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A tasty plate of ribs.

Easy Make-Ahead Oven-Baked Grilled Ribs

LindySez
Baking ribs in the oven before grilling them is a great method for achieving fall-off-the-bone tenderness. The low and slow baking process allows the flavors of the seasoning and rub to penetrate deeply into the meat, resulting in more flavorful tender ribs. Once the ribs have been baked, all you need to do is finish them quickly on the grill and coat them with your favorite sauce.
4.43 from 7 votes
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 2 hours 30 minutes
Total Time 2 hours 45 minutes
Course Pork
Cuisine American
Servings 6 servings

Ingredients
  

  • 2 racks of baby back ribs
  • Spice Rub of your choice or Sweet and Spicy BBQ Rub for Ribs or Chicken
  • BBQ Sauce of your choice or Easy No-Cook BBQ Sauce

Instructions
 

  • Tear two sheets of heavy-duty aluminum foil large enough to tightly wrap a rack of ribs in. Turn the rack over and with your finger, find the “membrane” that covers the back of the ribs; starting at the short side of the ribs loosen the membrane with your finger; once loosened, take a paper towel and get a firm grip on it; then pull across the back towards the large end. The membrane should zip off. If the whole thing does not come off the first time, find where it tore and do it again.
  • Place the rack on the center of the foil and season liberally on both sides with the seasoning mix.
    Take both edges up along the ribs and fold down; roll up the sides. You want a leakproof package. Repeat with the other rack. 
  • Place the wrapped ribs on a cookie sheet (rimmed baking pan) and place in a 325º F oven for 1 ½ to 2 hours.
  • Remove the pan from the oven and allow to cool slightly, you can refrigerate overnight if desired.
  • When ready to finish, remove the ribs from the foil; cut into 2 – 3 rib pieces, then grill over medium-high heat until heated through, basting with your favorite sauce once the ribs are hot. These are tender, melt in your mouth ribs.

Notes

You could bake these ribs the day before then BBQ them when ready to eat.
 
Keyword baby back ribs, BBQ, tender ribs
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