Fall-Off-The-Bone Ribs
This is a never-fail recipe and it’s so easy. Rub and cook ribs right away or rub and refrigerate for a few hours. Using a disposable foil pan or a foil-lined pan means no cleanup. These amazing ribs are equally delicious finished in the oven or on the grill. Don’t expect leftovers! - Jenny Jones
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 2 hours, 30 minutes
Total Time: 3 hours
Makes: one rack of 13 ribs
Ingredients:
- one rack of pork baby back ribs
- juice of one lemon
- 1/4 cup dry rub (your own or my recipe)
- 1/2 cup barbeque sauce (your own or my recipe)
Instructions:
- Preheat oven to 300° F.
- Remove excess fat from ribs. Peel the silver skin off the back of the ribs - lift with a sharp knife and grab with a paper towel to remove.
- Cut ribs apart into individual pieces.
- Rub ribs all over with lemon juice.
- Coat ribs with dry rub. Place meat side down in large baking pan, & cover tightly with foil, shiny side out.
- Bake in the oven for 2 1/2 hours.
- Remove from oven & pour off liquid.
- Brush bbq sauce over all sides of ribs.
- Grill: To finish ribs on the grill, remove from the pan and place ribs on the grill (I use a basket over direct but low heat) basting and turning a few times for about 10 minutes.
- Oven: To finish ribs in the oven, set oven to broil and return ribs to the same oven rack, uncovered, basting and broiling about 5 minutes per side, watching so they don’t burn. They will be so tender, it’s best to turn them using gloved hands. (If foil starts to burn, transfer ribs to a clean sheet of foil for broiling)
Prefer Beef Ribs? See how to make Fall-Off-The-Bone BEEF ribs. Click here.
Family favorite! My husband absolutely loves it! Tried some other recipe but meat was dry and chewy…. & this is amazing! Meat is Tender & juicy! After I tried this once it became our favorite and I stopped looking for other recipes of BBQ ribs!
Used this recipe to make ribs for the first time. The rub and sauce were easy to make. Only change I made to the recipe was instead of grilling or broiling to finish up, I put the ribs (covered with the BBQ sauce) in a covered cast iron braiser pan and cooked them at 190F for about 45 minutes. These ribs were absolutely addictive!!
How what is the best way u reheat these ribs
My wife Jackie has made these ribs twice since getting the recipe. As her taste tester, I want to tell you that this recipe is out of this world! It is scrumptious, delicious and fall off the bone melt in your mouth FANTASTIC!
If you haven’t tried this recipe yet, then it is your loss! Once your family eats this, they’ll be asking for it over and over, It is that great!
Thank you Jenny, wish you were on TV still.
Thank you for this amazing receipe, I found this a couple years ago a d have been making ever since….if I change the recipe my family will know it’s different…you are.a great cook, me to lol , more please.
I have made this recipe over and over with broiling in the oven (summer, winter and fall) and each time, it has come out perfect..my family’s favorite way to eat ribs by far! I can cook ribs after all !!!!
I know that SWEET BABY RAY’S BBQ SAUCE is popular but the first ingredient is HIGH FRUCTOSE CORN SYRUP, which many experts believe is harmful to your health. I just though I would bring that to everyone’s attention.
Made these today and it turned out very well.I used your dry rub but I used Sweet Baby Ray’s bbq sauce. I might change it next time even though everyone enjoyed the ribs. I finished this in the oven with the broiler on high and ribs on middle rack. Yes, Jenny CAN cook!
What’s your homemade barbecue sauce recipe? Looks delicious and I need that in my mouth
There’s a link for it right in this recipe.
Whats the most time and the least time the rub can be left on before cooking?
Tried this for the first time and they came out superb. One never knows if it’s going to be as good as the one on Pinterest and we were pleasantly surprised when they did what everyone said, fell off the bone. Thank you so much. What a fantastic surprise.
We love your ribs and I’d like to make 4 or 5 racks for a neighborhood party, do I need to adjust time or temp? Thanks
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Jenny help a brother out
I have never made 4 or 5 racks so I’m not sure. I believe some people commented on making more so you can look through the comments. I can only guess that you would not need to increase the time or temp as long as the racks have good circulation while cooking.
*If anyone has made multiple racks, please jump in and help out. Thanks!
No you will not have to adjust anything. As Jenny has stated just make sure the meat is getting good circulation.
These are really the best ribs ever. Have been making them for almost a couple years now. Never fails!!! Thank you Jenny!!
wow i cooked ribs about 5 times in my life and they never came out great , i used your way and wow best ribs ever mad they did fall off the bone .. i used apple cider vinger instead of the lemon and it worked perfect thank you very much for makeing these easy and very clean to make didnt make a mess of my whole kitchen
These were absolutely amazing. I know I am killing it when I hear it was better than my mothers. My mom is an amazing cook so just to hear something was close to hers is a compliment, so to hear it was better has me walking around like I am God today.
Thank you Jenny for this recipe! This is the ONLY way I make ribs nowadays! They are ALWAYS tender and juicy!!
These are the best ribs our family has ever had. Thank you!
What is the purpose of the lemon juice? Haven’t tried recipe yet… just curious…
The citric acid helps break down long protein strands=more tender meat. You can do an experiment by tossing a piece of meat in a container of citrus juice. After a few days, the meat will turn into mush.
Jenny sweet Jenny. My ribs were a mess .Yours are the Best. Thank-you thank-you thank-you. Fall off the bone perfect amount of char. I’ve struggled for years trying to make those perfect ribs. Jenny..you’re the greatest. Love, Hank
I’ve used this recipe with the homemade rub for a year or more. Husband said he would never cook them on the grill again after eating mine. Now I’m looking for a recipe to make bbq sauce from the poured off liquid.
Just put mine in the oven. So excited to see how they turnout! This was pretty easy and if all goes well this may be my go-to summer cook out recipe.
Making these tomorrow for the 4th. Your husband sounds like Chef John, LOL!
Very nice Jenny, thank you. Found this online & made it same day for a family reunion. It was a hit. Falls off the bone as described & simple enough to do all in the oven. Used your recipe for the dry rub also, everything available in my cupboard. A keeper!
I loved your TV show and now I love watching “Jenny can Cook”. See ya.
This was FABFABULOUSO. !!! I love ribs that just melt in your mouth !!! However … My hubby prefers the stick to your ribs type … I told him he could go out to the grill and do his thing !!! (I did the broiler thing!)
Basket on grill?? Can I just place aluminum foil on the grates. I have a fire magic gas grill..
One word….AMAZING! Thank you so much for the recipe.
These come out perfect every time! The only rib recipe I use!
Thank you, thank you and thank you! Made this on Sunday for my family and they loved it! (sorry, I don’t eat rib & my 1st attempt at making ribs). Everyone LOVED it and begged me to make this recipe again SOON! So easy to make and only change I made was adding a tiny bit of liquid smoke to the bbq sauce. I can’t wait to check out some of your other recipes!
I make these all the time. Dry rub and bbq sauce. Best ribs I have ever had. Definitely worth the time and effort.
Made this for about 150 people for my son’s wedding, now I am the bar-b-que king in my neighborhood.
I came across Jenny’s video on YouTube a few years ago. This is the only way I make ribs now. Even in the summer. They are absolutely delicious. I use a brown sugar, garlic, rosemary, onion powder, smoked salt and apple wood rub mix on them- then finish off with a hickory bbq sauce.
Ive been watching Jenny Can Cook on Youtube, ribs are a favorite in TN, TX and more. I like Jenny’s recipe because tgeyre not complicated and use regular grocery store ingredients
This recipe looks great! I’m just wondering if I can leave the ribs together and cook in the oven and finish on the grill without separating them?
im trying 2 half racks whole together in oven then finishing them off on some hikory smoke chips in a new smoker. I will keep ya posted on the end result
Yes you can. It is actually better to keep them together until you’ve finished them on the grill or oven. They lock in the little moisture/flavor and not dry out.
I find they are too tender to cut after they are done and too much meat falls off the bones. That’s why I cut them before cooking.
They were really simple to separate, took literally two minutes. I would take longer if left whole, but I’m no rib expert…
Just put them in the oven. Can’t wait for the end result. Thanks for the easy recipe and happy Sunday 😊
Hey Jenny
I make my pork baby back ribs the same way, but never thought to do beef ribs the same. Thanks you. Keep up all these delicious creative ideas 😊😋
Karin
Is there a trick to getting the silver skin off I always have a heck of a time then I give up.I enjoy ribs but never make them right.Thanks
per the instructions, use a knife to raise the corner of the membrane, then grasp with a piece of paper towel. I do a lot of ribs and this always works for me. Hope this helps.
Dan
Don’t cut the membrane anywhere. It’s much easier if you can get it off in one piece. Starting at the NARROW END of the ribs, use a knife to lift it away, enough to grip it with a paper towel, then fold it back and pull at a very low angle, like Jenny did in her video. Don’t pull too fast. You’ll get the hang of it after just a couple racks.
So many times l tried to remove the silver skin on the so called back side with no luck. Take a sharp knife and slice any way but everywhere. I did this with many baby back ribs for a large family picnic. Never knew l didnt remove the silver skin. Enjoy. Best recipe for ribs l had.
These were the best ribs I have ever made…thanks Jenny!
We are having friends over today, they are bringing 3 racks of bbribs with them! I am choosing this recipe for making them since I read your reviews and they do sound great! Wish me luck, nah don’t need it
I will keep you informed!
So was your ribs good?
This is my go to recipe for ribs since I found it last year. Best ribs, everyone loves them every time I make them!
The best ever ribs I’ve ever tried. Awesome recipe
These ribs are a hit in our home. My husband found this recipe on youtube and we have added it to our archive of foods we LOVE. My kids absolutely LOVE these tender, flavorful ribs. Thank you Jenny!
Best rib recipe! Thanks for sharing!
Oh! Am I ever glad I came across this rib recipe on Pinterest. They were the best I ever made and …. with the extremely yummy broth that we remove from the pan at the end, I used to marinate a sirloin steak to make fajitas. Best tasting steak fajitas that ever came out of my kitchen. Thank you.
Hello my question is how to cook beef ribs in the oven a fast way that will be juicy and tender
I used your recipe and wow!!!! Best ribs I’ve ever had! First time cooking ribs before and this was very easy to follow. My husband was obsessed with these!
a woman of many gifts…Damn these ribs are good💜💜💜💜
Can you make these the day before. Refrigerate and put them on the grill or oven the next day?
Thank you!
Was wondering the same thing. We have a big camping trip coming up and would love to make these a day before and pop them on the grill when we get there.
I have a convection oven do the cook times change
I have never used convection for these ribs because they slow cook at low heat and convection makes the oven hotter. If convection is your only option, you would need to reduce the temperature by 25 degrees and possibly the cooking time. It’s best if you can follow the recipe as written and if not, I would look at other recipes for convection ribs.
Followed your recipe but used Weber kickin chicken rub. Fabulous! Best ribs ever! Tender falling off the bone delicious ribs! Thank you Jenny!
Such an easy but delicious recipe! After living in Texas for over 7 years and leaving the state of amazing BBQ, this was a great reminder of how much my family LOVES bbq. I used the rub recipe and baked but used Bone Sucking thick sauce for the broil in oven. SO GOOD and we’ll be doing this again for Family BBQs this summer.
What about boneless country style ribs?
I just wanted to say I love your cooking recipes and so does the wife the ribs wer the best ever
thank you
Love this recipe !!❤
The BEST and EASIEST rib recipe I have ever used. I was skeptical because so many recipes claim to fall off the bone. These ribs actually did.
My father use to make the best ribs, but when he passed away, his trade secret was gone. This will be my go-to recipe..I am done Googling for another.
Thank you for sharing this, Jenny! And my family thanks you, too. 🙂
Jenny is true to her word. These really are Fall off the Bone Ribs. They are like eating butter, that’s how tender they are. I made them tonight and we didn’t have any left. Followed the recipe exactly. Perfect recipe all the way around. 5+ STARS. Thank you Jenny and it’s good to “see” you. I was pleasantly surprised to find your site. I thought you looked familiar then realized “it’s Jenny Jones”. I always watched your show. Can’t wait to try your other recipes. I just don’t know which one to try next. Lol. Wishing you a Happy and Health New Year.
Just made the ribs tonight. And they are amazing!!!! Next recipe I’m going to try of yours is the chrusciki. My grandmother used to make these when I was little. She passed away in 1988, so I was so happy to find a recipe for them.
Hi Jenny, a Londoner here, made your recipe 4 ribs tonight, I previosly used 2 make them in the crockpot , no more… followed your recipe 2 the T, xcept I used my own dry rub,…have 2 tell you, you weren’t kidding, fall off the bone and absolutely the best!
Thank you Jenny
Hi Jenny, going to try this recipe tomorrow. I’m wondering if you could suggest a cooking time for “extra meaty” baby back rubs (only kind Vons had). Perhaps add about 30mins? Thanks!
added 30mins to cooking time, turned out great! Fell of the bone!
I have used this recipe three or four times on the grill. I did not bother cutting the ribs into individual pieces. They still fell off the bone. Great recipe and really simple.
When cooking on grill what temp and how long? Thank you!
Hi Jenny,
The ribs are currently in the oven covered tight! I’m usually the worst at cooking ribs as I always over cook the meat. Do you check before 2.5 hours at 300?? I just don’t want to be disappointed with rubber ribs LOL! I know I’m late to this thread so I hope you can answer soon. I set the timer for 2 hours and have 1 hour 40 min left. Let me know 🙂
Can you use beef ribs instead? Will it cook the same?
Without question, the best ribs I’ve ever had. Made them tonight. Used the rub recipe too. Followed directions exactly except I did find needed to mix up a second batch of rub. Still can’t believe how good they were!
Oh my goodness these were EXCELLENT!!! Made the rub but used store bought bbq sauce. Finished them in the oven. They tasted like ribs from a spendy restaurant!!!! SO GOOD!!!
Many thanks for this wonderful rib/ sauce recipe. The only problem is that now my wife wants me to cook them every week-end!
Best ribs ever!!!! You nailed this recipe, thank you!!
Can you please tell me where I can find the recipe for the sticky sauce for the robs please, thank you!
ok sorry I found it if I were to ad some honey do you think that would ruin the sauce?
Honey will just make the sauce sweeter. Just don’t add too much.
Love your videos!! Thank you so much for sharing your recipes! I can always count on your recipes! Peace.
Oh no! I forgot the lemon 🙁
They will still fall off the bone. I forget it sometimes too – it’s just an extra touch in case not everyone’s meat is not good quality.
If you double the recipe, how long should it cook?
Thanks
The same cooking time.
So I have been trying to master the art of Rib cooking.. This this one video did it for me. Took 2 racks of ribs and pulled the membrane off, cut the fat off and followed the spice recipe exactly. (Just had to double the amounts) Cooked exactly how you said, 300 while covered for 2 1/2 hours. CAME OUT PERFECT AND FILLED THE HOUSE WITH A FANTASTIC SMELL. When the ribs had 30 mins left to cook I had started the charcoal grill up. When the 2 1/2 hours were up, I took the ribs out and onto a plate. Poured the juices out and stacked them back into the tin pan. Poured a whole bottle of Stubbs sticky sweet onto them and covered half the pan. Went outside and spread the charcoal to one side of the pit and put a boat of soaked hickory and Apple wood over it, ribs on the side without any charcoal. Let them sit there another 1 1/2 hours and presto, fall off bone, pure meat PERFECT bbq ribs. I live in southern FL and we have a beautiful pool, Im so excited to pull this recipe out next time we have a pool party and bbq. EASILY THE TASTIEST BBQ RIBS ON THIS PLANET. Ty for sharing this.
AWESOME!! Made in oven.. My new go to dry rub and BBQ sauce recipes!!
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Yes!! Thank you!
have you ever used the St Louis ribs using thee same method
I’ve never used this recipe. But in my smoker St Louis style spare ribs take 2 additional hours.
First time ever making ribs!! Saw your video on YouTube and decided to listen to you. My goodness those ribs were delicious!! My boyfriend loved them so much, that I’m making them again.Thank you Jenny!
Hi Jenny, greetings from London Ontario. I cannot say enough about your ribs and sauce. No other recipe comes close, these are delicious! I’m making them for my daughters birthday, and I was wondering your thoughts on using fresh limes instead of lemon juice?
Thanks again for all your wonderful recipes, the addition of the playground in Springbank is so enjoyed by all the children here. 🙂
Any news on using the limes? I only have limes and don’t want to wake my babies to go get a lemon.
I haven`t tried limes, but last time I forgot the lemon juice completely and they turned out fine
I used lime juice the first time i tried came out delicious
Hi Barbara. Lime may be a little strong but I also have forgotten to do the lemon juice rub and the ribs turned out great. It’s just an extra step in case some people don’t use the best quality meat. And thanks for acknowledging the playground. It’s where my sister and I used to play growing up but there was only a teeter-totter and a swing there. It was a wonderful thing being there the day it opened, and my sister was there too.
Hi Jenny! When I discovered your “fall of the bone ribs” recipe on You Tube and on your website, this is the only way I make my baby back ribs since 2015. They are a hit at football parties, potlucks, or just at home. Everyone loves your recipe!!! Thank you 😊
Just wanna say omg they were so good and best so easy thank you thank you!
Just thought you should know: your “all-off-the-bone-ribs” recipe (w/ slight modification to the rub) has been my “go-to” ribs recipe for a few months now.
Thank you very muck for publishing this!
Tried this recipe couple of times. Love it! Thank you
When I came across Utube, I saw a recipe that I liked and a familiar face I recognized…sounds and looks like Jenny Jones….Wow! Good to see you…I tried the recipe and it is great!!!!.try it…