Baked and Grilled BBQ Ribs

Baked and Grilled BBQ Ribs

Creating perfectly tender and flavorful baby back ribs at home is easier than you might think. These baked and grilled BBQ ribs showcase how simple it can be to achieve extraordinary results without the need for specialized equipment or techniques.

Baby back ribs are known for being meatier and more tender than other rib cuts, making them a fantastic choice for cooking in the oven. They have just the right amount of fat to keep them juicy while cooking, and this method has them practically melt off the bone.

What makes these ribs particularly appealing is how easy they are to prepare ahead of time. By baking the ribs low and slow in the oven, you take care of the heavy lifting early on, ensuring that the ribs are cooked to perfection and full of flavor. This method allows you to get all the tenderness you want without the need for constant attention. Once they’re baked, you can let them cool, wrap them up, and store them in the fridge until you’re ready to serve. This is especially convenient if you’re planning to entertain guests, as it frees up your time to focus on other dishes or simply enjoy your company.

When the time comes to serve, all you need to do is fire up the grill. The pre-cooked ribs only need a few minutes on the grill to develop a beautiful char and enhance the smoky flavors. This quick grilling step not only adds a layer of deliciousness but also gives you that classic BBQ look and taste.

Main Ingredients:

Baby back ribs: are prized for their tenderness and meatiness. When selecting ribs, look for racks with even marbling and a good layer of meat on top. Avoid those with excessive fat or exposed bones.

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Baked and Grilled BBQ Ribs

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Course: Dinner + Mains

Servings: 6

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6

servings

Prep time

15

minutes

Cooking time

2

hours 

40

minutes

Total time

2

hours 

55

minutes

These baked and grilled BBQ ribs showcase how simple it can be to achieve extraordinary results without the need for specialized equipment or techniques.

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Ingredients

• 2 racks loin back ribs (baby back ribs)

• salt and pepper (to taste)

• 28 bay leaves

• olive oil to rub

• Old Bay BBQ Sauce

Method

• Preheat your oven to 275°F.
• Peel the membrane off of the inside of the rack and discard.
• Season the ribs generously with salt and pepper on both sides.
• Lay 7 bay leaves on the inside of each rack and 7 on the outside, ensuring even coverage.
• Wrap the ribs tightly in plastic wrap or aluminum foil.
• Place the ribs bone side down on a baking sheet and bake for 1 hour.
• After 1 hour, flip the ribs so they are bone side up and continue to bake for an additional 1 1/2 hours.
• Once done, remove the ribs from the oven and let them rest. These can be prepped ahead of time and refrigerated until ready to grill.
• Once the ribs are cooled, cut them into two bone sections. When ready to serve, rub the meat side of the ribs with a little olive oil. Grill the ribs for about 2 minutes, meat side down.
• Turn them over and brush the meat side generously with Old Bay BBQ Sauce and cook them bone side down until the sauce glazes up a bit, about 3 minutes.

Field Notes

• Use a paper towel to grab hold of the membrane to get a better grip while peeling.
• Wait until the ribs are chilled to portion them.