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Tender Budget Ribs Oven to Grill Method Easy 3-Step Recipe for Perfect Flavor

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A simple, budget-friendly recipe for tender, flavorful pork ribs using a low and slow oven cook finished on the grill for a smoky char. Perfect for any occasion and easy to customize.

Ingredients

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  • 2–3 pounds baby back or St. Louis style pork ribs
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder (optional)
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • ½ cup (120 ml) barbecue sauce
  • 1 cup (240 ml) apple cider vinegar or water
  • Aluminum foil

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 275°F (135°C). Remove the silver skin membrane from the bone side of the ribs if attached.
  2. Mix the dry rub ingredients (brown sugar, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, chili powder, salt, black pepper) in a small bowl. Pat ribs dry and coat both sides generously with the rub.
  3. Place ribs bone side down in a baking tray. Pour apple cider vinegar or water into the tray (not over ribs). Cover tightly with aluminum foil to trap steam.
  4. Bake ribs for 2 to 2.5 hours until tender but not falling off the bone.
  5. Preheat grill to medium-high heat. Remove ribs from oven and peel back foil. Transfer ribs to grill grates.
  6. Brush ribs with barbecue sauce and grill 5-7 minutes per side, brushing more sauce as you go. Flip often to avoid burning.
  7. Remove ribs from grill once they have a nice char and sticky glaze. Let rest for 5 minutes before slicing between bones and serving.

Notes

Remove the membrane for better tenderness and flavor absorption. Seal foil tightly to trap steam. Use indirect heat on the grill to avoid burning. Apply barbecue sauce during the last 10-15 minutes of grilling and flip often. Rest ribs after grilling to redistribute juices. If ribs are not tender after baking, wrap and cook an additional 15-20 minutes. For no grill, broil ribs 5-7 minutes per side to caramelize sauce.

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