How to Cook Pork Ribs to the Right Temperature

Step 1

Optional: Remove the ribs from the refrigerator 30 minutes before cooking.

Step 2

Preheat oven to 350°F, placing the oven rack in the middle position. Line a sheet pan with aluminum foil or parchment paper.

Step 3

Peel off the silverskin membrane from the underside of the ribs, using a paring knife if needed to help detach it from the ribs.

Step 4

Place the ribs meat side down in the prepared pan and place in the oven. Bake for one hour.

Step 5

Remove the pan from the oven. Flip the ribs so the meat side is facing up. Then brush sauce all over the meat.

Step 6

Cover the ribs tightly with aluminum foil and place them back in the oven. Bake for 30 minutes more before starting to check doneness. Insert an instant-read thermometer into the thickest part of the ribs, and remove from the oven once it reads 180-195°F (see note).

Step 7

Let the ribs rest in the pan covered with foil for 5-10 minutes before serving.