EASY Baby Back Ribs In The Oven
About this recipe
If you're craving tender, flavorful baby back ribs but don't want to fire up the grill, this oven-baked method is your answer. In just over two hours, you can achieve perfectly cooked ribs that are juicy and packed with flavor, all from the comfort of your kitchen.
This recipe from Anderson's Smoke Show simplifies the process, ensuring that even novice cooks can impress their friends and family with mouthwatering ribs. With a homemade rub and a few straightforward steps, you'll have ribs that rival those cooked on a smoker.
Ingredient notes
- Use 1 rack of baby back ribs for this recipe, which serves 4.
- Olive oil is used as a binder for the rub; you can substitute with mustard if preferred.
Tips from Andersons Smoke Show’s video
- Remove the membrane from the back of the ribs for better flavor absorption and tenderness. Use a butter knife and a paper towel for grip to make this easier.
- Pat the ribs dry before applying the olive oil to help the rub stick better.
- Bake the ribs at 350°F for 2 hours, then increase the temperature to 450°F for an additional 10 minutes to achieve a nice finish and caramelization.
Good to know
- How long does it take to cook baby back ribs in the oven?
- The total cooking time is 2 hours and 15 minutes, which includes 2 hours at 350°F and an additional 10 minutes at 450°F.
- What should I do if my ribs are not tender after 2 hours?
- Check the ribs for tenderness using a toothpick. If they still feel resistant, continue cooking for an additional 20 minutes.
- What is the purpose of using olive oil on the ribs?
- Olive oil acts as a binder for the rub, helping it adhere to the meat and contributing to a nice finish.
No life story here — the video and the recipe are the whole point. All credit to Andersons Smoke Show: watch the original on YouTube.
The recipe
Ingredients
Steps
- 1
Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- 2
Prepare the ribs by removing any excess fat and the membrane from the back using a butter knife and a paper towel for grip.
- 3
Pat the ribs dry to remove excess moisture.
- 4
Apply a thin layer of olive oil to both sides of the ribs as a binder.
- 5
Generously coat the ribs with the homemade rub mixture on both sides, pressing it into the meat.
- 6
Place the ribs on a large baking sheet lined with foil, bone side down.
- 7
Bake the ribs in the preheated oven for 2 hours.
- 8
After 2 hours, increase the oven temperature to 450°F (232°C) and bake for an additional 10 minutes.
- 9
Remove the ribs from the oven and apply your favorite BBQ sauce.
- 10
Return the sauced ribs to the oven for 3-5 minutes to caramelize the sauce.
- 11
Remove the ribs from the oven and let them rest for a few minutes before serving.
Heads up — we had to guess a little:
- The quantity of olive oil is inferred as 'as needed' based on common usage as a binder.
Credit where it’s due: this recipe was transcribed from Andersons Smoke Show’s original video on YouTube. Follow them there — it’s their dish.
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