Easy, Fall-Off-The-Bone Oven Baked Ribs Recipe

Step 1

Heat oven to 275 degrees Fahrenheit (135C).

Step 2

If the ribs still have the thin membrane covering the back of the rack, remove it. See how in the notes section below.

Step 3

Season both sides of the ribs with a generous amount of salt and pepper then place, meat-side up, into a large roasting pan or rimmed baking sheet. (It may be necessary to cut the ribs in half in order for them to fit into the pan).

Step 4

Cover the pan or baking sheet tightly with aluminum foil, and then bake until the meat falls easily from the bones, 3 to 4 hours.

Step 5

While the ribs bake, make the barbecue sauce. Heat the olive oil in a saucepan over medium heat.

Step 6

Add the onions and cook until soft and translucent, 5 to 8 minutes. Stir in the cumin and cook for an additional 30 seconds.

Step 7

Add the ketchup, hot chili sauce, brown sugar, and apple cider vinegar. Stir to combine, season with salt then cook for 2 minutes. Set aside in preparation for the ribs to finish roasting.

Step 8

Remove the ribs from the oven, discard the aluminum foil and generously brush both sides with barbecue sauce.

Step 9

Optional: Move an oven rack near to the top of the oven. Turn broiler to high and broil the ribs for 3-4 minutes, just until the barbecue sauce begins to caramelize. (Keep a close eye on the ribs while they broil so they the sauce does not burn.)