How do I make BBQ ribs in the oven?

Quick Overview: How to Cook Ribs in the Oven

Remove the membrane (remember, this ensures fall off the bone ribs).
Generously season both sides with salt and pepper.
Cover the ribs with aluminum foil.
Bake the ribs at a low temperature (275°F) for 2 ½ to 4 hours or until they are tender.

Do you cover ribs in the oven?

Once the oven has heated to 300 degrees F, place the pan of ribs (uncovered) in the oven. If cooking Baby Back Ribs, roast the ribs for 1½-2 hours. If cooking Spare Ribs, roast for 2½-3 hours. Halfway through cooking, cover the ribs with aluminum foil to keep them from getting dry.

How do you keep ribs from drying out in the oven?

Bake the Ribs At the midpoint of cooking, cover the ribs with a sheet of aluminum foil; they don’t need to be wrapped tightly, just covered and tucked around the edges. This will hold the moisture rising from the ribs under the foil and prevent them from drying out.

Should you cover ribs in foil when baking?

It is best to wrap your ribs in foil or butcher paper when baking them. Wrapping them protects ribs from drying out during cooking, making it easier to cook amazing ribs at home. We’ll look at wrapping ribs in foil in more detail and also cover other tips for getting mouthwatering ribs at home.

Do I need foil to cook ribs?

Although you may think the grill is the best way to cook ribs, it’s possible — and extremely easy — to make fall-off-the-bone ribs without foil in the oven. All you need is your rack of ribs, a baking sheet and a wire cooling rack that nestles right inside that baking sheet.

Do you put water in the pan when cooking ribs?

Fill a small baking pan two-thirds full with cold water and place on the lowest rung in the oven. This helps to keep the ribs moist during the lengthy cooking time.

Should ribs be cooked covered or uncovered?

Ribs do not need to be covered when cooking. They have enough natural fat on them that the fat self-bastes itself while cooking. You CAN cover them with foil, but that may impact the cooking time.

Are ribs better in the oven or grill?

While BBQ gives ribs a distinct flavor, baking has other benefits to it. Baking gives you more control over how fast and how much the ribs are cooked. Because ovens have controlled temperature you are less likely to overcook or under cook your ribs.

How long should ribs cook in the oven at 350?

How Long Do You Cook Ribs in the Oven

Oven Temp	Back Ribs	Country Style Ribs*
300°F	2 1/2 hours	40-60 minutes
350°F	2 hours	20-30 minutes
400°F	1 hour	15-20 minutes
450°F	45 minutes	12-15 minutes