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Grilled fall off the bone ribs

Fall-off-the-Bone Oven Baked BBQ Ribs

These Fall-Off-the-Bone Oven Baked BBQ Ribs are slow baked until incredibly tender, then finished on the grill for that perfect sticky, smoky barbecue flavor. An easy, dependable family recipe that's perfect for summer dinners, cookouts, and cozy weekends at home.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 5 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 2 racks baby back ribs (or St. Louis-style ribs)
  • 4-5 T Favorite BBQ seasoning or homemade rub
  • 1-2 cups favorite BBQ sauce
Homemade BBQ Rub (optional)
  • 2 T brown sugar
  • 1 T Paprika
  • 2 tsp kosher salt
  • 2 tsp black pepper
  • 2 tsp garlic powder
  • 2 tsp onion powder
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1 tsp chili powder
  • 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper (optional)

Method
 

  1. Prepare the ribs
    Remove the membrane from the back of the ribs if needed. Pat the ribs dry with paper towels.
    Generously season both sides with your favorite BBQ seasoning or the homemade rub.
  2. Bake low and slow
    Place the ribs on a foil-lined baking sheet or roasting pan.
    Cover tightly with aluminum foil.
    Bake for 41/2-5 hours, or until the meat is fork tender and has pulled back from the ends of the bones.
  3. Finish on the Grill
    Heat your grill to medium heat.
    Brush both sides generously with barbecue sauce.
    Grill for 3-5 minutes per side, just until the sauce caramelizes and the ribs pick up that delicious grilled flavor.
    Allow the ribs to rest for about 5 minutes before slicing.