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!

Nutriscore Rating: 57/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:300 mins

Total Time:315 mins

Servings: 4

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

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 275°F (135°C).

Step 2

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.

Step 3

In a small bowl, mix brown sugar, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper if using.

Step 4

Rub the spice mixture generously over both sides of the ribs.

Step 5

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.

Step 6

Drizzle apple cider vinegar over the ribs, about 1 tablespoon per rack.

Step 7

Wrap each rack of ribs tightly in the aluminum foil, creating a sealed packet.

Step 8

Place the foil-wrapped ribs on a baking sheet and bake in the preheated oven for 3 hours.

Step 9

After 3 hours, carefully remove the ribs from the foil (they will be very tender).

Step 10

Increase the oven temperature to 350°F (175°C).

Step 11

Brush both sides of the ribs generously with barbecue sauce.

Step 12

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.

Step 13

Let the ribs rest for 5 minutes before cutting into individual pieces. Serve with extra barbecue sauce on the side if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	2709 grams (2709.0g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	6753

Total Fat 472.80g	606%
Saturated Fat 174.60g	873%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.40g
Cholesterol 1880mg	627%
Sodium 8243mg	358%
Total Carbohydrate 215.00g	78%
Dietary Fiber 11.20g	40%
Total Sugars 163.40g
Protein 416.00g	832%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 684mg	53%
Iron 29mg	161%
Potassium 5913mg	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.

Source of Calories

Fat: 62.8%

Protein: 24.5%

Carbs: 12.7%