Fall Off the Bone Ribs
Experience the ultimate comfort food with these incredibly tender Fall Off the Bone Ribs, a deliciously satisfying recipe perfect for home cooks craving smoky, barbecue-inspired flavors. These oven-baked pork ribs are coated with a rich, homemade dry rub featuring brown sugar, paprika, garlic, and a hint of cayenne for a perfect balance of sweetness and spice. Slow-cooked to perfection in aluminum foil with a touch of apple cider vinegar, these ribs practically melt in your mouth before getting a final glaze of caramelized barbecue sauce. Whether you finish them under the broiler or on the grill for that irresistible char, these ribs are guaranteed to be the centerpiece of your next barbecue, game day, or family dinner. Easy to prepare and bursting with flavor, this recipe will have everyone reaching for seconds!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 racks Pork ribs (baby back or spare ribs)
- 3 tablespoons Brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons Paprika
- 1 tablespoon Garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon Onion powder
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 1 teaspoon Black pepper
- 0.5 teaspoon Cayenne pepper (optional)
- 1 teaspoon Liquid smoke (optional)
- 2 tablespoons Apple cider vinegar
- 1.5 cups Barbecue sauce
- 1 roll Aluminum foil
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 275°F (135°C).
Remove the membrane from the back of the ribs by sliding a knife under it and pulling it away with a paper towel for grip.
In a small bowl, mix brown sugar, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper if using.
Rub the spice mixture generously over both sides of the ribs.
Place each rack of ribs on a large piece of aluminum foil. If using liquid smoke, brush it lightly onto both sides of the ribs.
Drizzle apple cider vinegar over the ribs, about 1 tablespoon per rack.
Wrap each rack of ribs tightly in the aluminum foil, creating a sealed packet.
Place the foil-wrapped ribs on a baking sheet and bake in the preheated oven for 3 hours.
After 3 hours, carefully remove the ribs from the foil (they will be very tender).
Increase the oven temperature to 350°F (175°C).
Brush both sides of the ribs generously with barbecue sauce.
Return the ribs to the oven (uncovered) for 15-20 minutes to let the sauce caramelize, or grill them on high heat for 5-7 minutes.
Let the ribs rest for 5 minutes before cutting into individual pieces. Serve with extra barbecue sauce on the side if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
6753 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 472.8 g | 606% | |
| Saturated Fat | 174.6 g | 873% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.4 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 1880 mg | 627% | |
| Sodium | 8243 mg | 358% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 215.0 g | 78% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 11.2 g | 40% | |
| Total Sugars | 163.4 g | ||
| Protein | 416.0 g | 832% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 684 mg | 53% | |
| Iron | 29.0 mg | 161% | |
| Potassium | 5913 mg | 126% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
