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Only three ingredients are needed to make these easy bbq ribs. They are guaranteed perfect every time!
Why You’ll Love This Recipe!
I first had these delicious and easy bbq ribs at a Memorial Day barbecue. Rod and his son Greg had fixed ribs for dinner and they were amazing, fall off the bone tender and delicious pork ribs. We were licking our lips and our fingers! The amazing part is these BBQ ribs couldn’t be easier to make. You don’t need very many ingredient either, only three! There is no spice rub or dry rub needed.
Ingredients Needed
- Pork Loin Back Ribs or baby back ribs.
- BBQ Sauce. My favorite brand is Sweet Baby Rays Brown Sugar BBQ Sauce (or any flavor variety)
- Apple Cider Vinegar. You could also use white vinegar.
How to Make Easy BBQ Ribs
- Cut ribs apart by using a sharp knife. Cut in between the bones, through the meaty section of the rib. If the membrane is still attached remove it with the sharp knife.
- Place them in a large stock pot full of water and 1/4 cup of vinegar. Then let the water come to a boil and boil them on a low boil for one hour.
- After an hour, remove the cooked ribs from the water and cover them with barbecue sauce. Brush the BBQ sauce on all sides of the ribs. Cover them good!! You can’t have too much BBQ sauce!
- Place the ribs on a hot grill and grill them for 10-15 minutes until glazed, gooey and yummy! Turn several times and coat with more sauce, allowing the sauce to set up and caramelize.
Tips from Leigh Anne
- If you want to keep your grill clean, lay a piece of aluminum foil on the grill and then add the ribs to the grill. Easy cleanup!
- The friend who shared the recipe told me that her kids have even eaten these easy bbq ribs without putting them on the grill. They are so tender when they come out of the water you can just add sauce and eat! I love the flavor the grill adds.
Can I Make BBQ Ribs in the Oven
What if you don’t have a grill? Can you cook these easy BBQ Ribs in the oven? The answer is, yes. After boiling them and adding the sauce just place them on a baking sheet, meaty side up and pop them under the broiler. Broil them for several minutes to allow the sauce to set up and caramelize.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How do I store leftover ribs?
Store BBQ ribs in an airtight container or zip-top bag for up to four days in the refrigerator. To reheat, place them in the oven or microwave. Be sure to have some extra barbecue sauce to help them from drying out.
Can you freeze easy BBQ ribs?
Yes, you can freeze BBQ ribs. Wrap ribs in a layer of foil, and place them in a zippered freezer bag. Freeze for up to three months. Thaw in the fridge overnight and reheat in the oven or microwave. Add extra sauce to the ribs to keep them from drying out.
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BBQ Ribs
Ingredients
- 1 rack Pork Loin Back Ribs
- BBQ Sauce Pick Your Favorite
- 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
Instructions
- Cut ribs apart between the bones.
- Place in a large pot of water with vinegar, make sure ribs are covered with water.
- Bring to a boil and lower heat to a low boil for one hour.
- Remove ribs from water.
- Cover with BBQ sauce.
- Place on grill until sauce firms up and the ribs are heated through and you have some nice grill lines. Can also be placed under the broiler in the oven.
Tips & Notes:
- If you want to keep your grill clean, lay a piece of aluminum foil on the grill and then add the ribs to the grill. Easy cleanup!
- The friend who shared the recipe told me that her kids have even eaten these easy bbq ribs without putting them on the grill. They are so tender when they come out of the water you can just add sauce and eat! I love the flavor the grill adds.
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Leigh Anne says
@Erin:
I wish I had paid attention to how many pounds I bought. I got them at Costco – they come two different ways. There is a large pack that is vacuum packed for about 30 dollars and then there is a pack that is on the meat tray with plastic wrap over it for about $20.00 I bought the $20.00 pack – there are two large racks of ribs in it – each rack is a foot long or so. We just cut then into two rib pieces – you could do one rib pieces. It was enough for my family – think there was one rib left over – so we fed 3 adult men and 3 young adult women. I only ate one of the double ribs. Clark ate 5. Hope this helps! Let me know if you have any other questions.
Erin says
This looks great; my brothers and I will all be home (in Portland!) celebrating Fathers Day with my dad this year (a first in 10+ years…). We’ll have to try the ribs. I’m always stressed when I look at ribs, trying to decide which cut to get – babyback, country-style, etc. Any tips? Also, I’ll be feeding 11 (9 adults, 2 kids) – any suggestions on how many pounds to buy? It’s always tricky for me to figure out when I’m trying to account for the bones! Thanks for the great menu ideas!
Leigh Anne says
@Cherise:
Sorry for the freakout – I got ahead of myself. Yes it is two weeks away. I went up and changed that in the post – sorry!!
Harry says
Hi Leigh
Could you boil them ahead of time?
Leigh Anne says
Yes, I did them ahead and then refrigerated them until I was ready to put them on the grill.
Cherise says
Wow, those ribs look really, really, good, we will have to try that recipe for Father’s Day – your post kind of freaked me out though, you said you celebrated one week early – but really it was two… I was about to have a heart attack thinking I was going to be late sending out our Father’s Day Love! Thank Goodness I still have plenty of time!
Tauna says
This week is my oldest son’s birthday and he loves BBQ ribs. This will be the perfect dinner to make for him on his birthday tomorrow. Mason will love them. They look amazing.