Simple BBQ Ribs

Make the perfect ribs without the grill using this tasty BBQ ribs recipe. All you need is five simple ingredients and your oven for these tender, flavorful ribs that your whole family will love.

After one bite, you'll never want to use another BBQ rib recipe ever again.

How to Make BBQ Ribs

You'll find the full, simple recipe below — but here's what you can expect when making these BBQ ribs:

Boil the Ribs

Bring ribs, spices, and water to a boil and cook until ribs are tender.

Coat the Ribs With Barbecue Sauce

Place the boiled ribs in a baking dish and cover with your favorite barbecue sauce (either store-bought or ).

Bake

Bake the ribs, covered, until the internal temperature reaches 160 degrees F.

When To Put Barbecue Sauce on Ribs

We like the method this recipe uses, which is to put the barbecue sauce on the ribs after they're boiled — but before they go in the oven. This will allow the ribs to get all the barbecue flavor while the sauce bakes into the ribs.

If you want, you can serve these BBQ ribs with an extra side of barbecue sauce for dipping.

What Goes With BBQ Ribs?

Ribs are quite versatile, so you can serve them with just about any side. But, if you need some inspiration, try one of these tasty recipes:

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How to Store BBQ Ribs

Store BBQ ribs in an airtight container or zip-top bag for up to four days in the refrigerator. Reheat in the oven or microwave — you may want to add extra barbecue sauce to the ribs to keep them from drying out.

Can You Freeze BBQ Ribs?

Yes, you can freeze BBQ ribs. Wrap ribs in a layer of storage wrap, then a layer of foil, and store them in a zip-top freezer bag. Freeze for up to three months. Thaw in the fridge overnight. Reheat in the oven. You may want to add extra sauce to the ribs to keep them moist.

Allrecipes Community Tips and Praise

"I've never ever made ribs before in my life. They turned out amazing!!! Family loved them! Followed the recipe exactly. I will be making these again," says .

"Great method to make country ribs in the oven. Followed the recipe except added 1 tbs of onion powder & boiled ribs for 45 minutes. I also added more bbq sauce towards the end of cooking. My family gobbled this up and said it was the best ribs ever! Meat fell off the bone, which is a plus," according to .

"Great recipe! Followed it exactly and my family loves it. I'm making them again today, it's my third time making them. Very easy to follow... You have to try them," raves .

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