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The Ultimate Fall-Off-The-Bone Oven Ribs – vegetarian recipe
Stav Kogan

The Ultimate Fall-Off-The-Bone Oven Ribs

This recipe delivers tender, juicy, fall-off-the-bone barbecue ribs right from your oven—no grill required! Perfect for a summer feast with friends and family.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 2 hours 30 minutes
Total Time 2 hours 45 minutes
Servings: 4 serving
Calories: 351
Ingredients Method Nutrition

Ingredients
  

  • 3 pounds (1.4 kg / 3.09 lb) pork baby back ribs
  • Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • 1 batch Sweet and Spicy Barbecue Sauce
  • For a fantastic dry-rub version, skip the sauce. Instead, drizzle the ribs with 2 tablespoons (30 ml / 1 fl oz) of olive oil and coat them generously with a full batch of Blackening Seasoning before baking as directed.
  • For extra crispy, caramelized edges, place the fully cooked ribs under the broiler for 2-3 minutes at the end. Keep a close eye on them to prevent the sauce from burning.

Method
 

  1. Directions
  2. Prepare for Baking: Preheat your oven to 300°F (150°C).
  3. Line a large, rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone mat for easy cleanup.
  4. Prep the Ribs: Pat the ribs dry with a paper towel. On the bone-side of the rack, slide a butter knife under the thin, silvery membrane to loosen it. Grip the membrane with a paper towel and pull it off completely—this is the key to tender ribs!
  5. Place the ribs on your prepared baking sheet and season generously on all sides with salt and pepper.
  6. Get Saucy: Using a pastry brush, slather the ribs with a generous, even layer of barbecue sauce, making sure to coat both the top and bottom.
  7. Bake Low and Slow: Place the ribs in the preheated oven and bake for about 2½ hours. You'll know they're done when the meat is incredibly tender and pulling away from the bone, with a beautifully caramelized crust on the outside.
  8. Don't skip removing the membrane! This tough layer on the back of the ribs prevents them from becoming truly tender and blocks flavor from penetrating the meat.
  9. Let the ribs rest for at least 10 minutes after removing them from the oven. This allows the juices to redistribute, ensuring every single bite is moist and flavorful.

Nutrition

Calories: 351kcalCarbohydrates: 2.5gProtein: 28.8gFat: 24.7g

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