Cooking Ribs in the Oven

[ezekiel79]

I learned an easy method to cook ribs in the oven so even on rainy days you can cook ribs. You can use whatever type ribs you want, but I prefer baby back ribs. You can marinate them however you want. I have used Tony Chachere's and Kraft honey mustard dressing or just Tony's by itself. The possibilities are unlimited. Any barbecue sauce or seasoning will work. Just marinate them overnight.

The key is the aluminum foil. Make sure you wrap the foil all the way around and seal it tight my rolling the ends tightly so no moisture will escape. Then turn on the stove around 250-300°F and let is cook for 3-4 hours. Don't open the foil until you think it is finished because once you open them they will start to dry out.

I cooked about 6 racks of ribs for an NFC playoff game party at my house several years ago. The only thing limiting the amount is how big your stove is.

 

[CajunTim]

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[Brian22]

I had a "rib off" with my buddy during one of the Saints games. We each did 2 racks. I did one in the oven, one on the grill, he did both of his on the grill. As much as I love the manliness of grilling, the oven ribs won the competition by a long shot. Here's the recipe, 300+ reviews can't be wrong:

http://www.recipezaar.com/Should-Be-Illegal-Oven-BBQ-Ribs-8701

 

[gunut]

I use that same method, but I do it on the BBQ pit. When done I take them out the foil and place them on the grill to darken for just a few minutes.

 

[Nick]

I was shopping at WalMart Saturday, I was just browsing the meats, normally I don't buy meat there, but they had a rack of ribs for under $7.00, I figured "WTH? I'll try this out..." So I go and grab some BBQ sauce... Sweet Baby Ray's. I get home and immediately pull up this post and saw the recommendation that it marinade over night and it takes 3-4 hrs to cook..... didn't have that kinda time. I gave them a good rub down with the ole seasoning and painted on the BBQ sauce thick, wrapped it up and threw it in the oven, 3 1/2 hrs later I pulled it out and much to my surprise it actually looked somewhat edible. I painted on another layer of bbq sauce and commenced to eating - these things were so tender it was pathetic. SO anyway, I got some decent ribs for two and it costs under $10, no complaints here

 

[ezekiel79]

Cooking the ribs in the oven is so low maintenance unlike cooking on the grill. It gives you more time to visit with company or make all the sides like potato salad, cole slaw, etc. Also, every time you crack open the oven, everyone gets a sniff of the main course.

 

[oleheat]

For anyone who's interested, there's some guys that post on youtube that also offer some pretty good recipes. Their videos are pretty entertaining, anyway... (you may have heard of them, but here's a link).....

http://www.bbqpitboys.com/

 

[El Rubio]

I usually wrap tightly in foil and bake low and slow ( below 300) for about 3 hrs. and ALWAYS finish up on the grill and even smoke for a short time occasionally. I like to smoke briskets and butts but baby back ribs tend to taste a little bacon or ham-like when smoked in my opinion. I use a simple dry rub and always remove the silver-skin from the back.

 

[toddrod]

For anyone who's interested, there's some guys that post on youtube that also offer some pretty good recipes. Their videos are pretty entertaining, anyway... (you may have heard of them, but here's a link).....

http://www.bbqpitboys.com/

I have tried a couple of their recipes and they do come out good. They have one of them doing ribs this way as well.

 

[boogerchef]

just as a tip, cover first with saran wrap, then foil. it makes the ribs even more tender and it doesnt melt in the oven.

 

[dantheman]

I've heard that you can put them in a crock pot and they will come out great .

 

[Request Dust Off]

Sweet Baby Ray's

That is one of my favorite all around BBQ sauces.

I have different sauces I like for different items but you can't go wrong Sweet Baby Ray's.

 

[penguin]

I learned how to do them in the oven after watching Alton brown a few years back. That and his oven brisket. Mmmmmmmmmm....good!