Recipe: baked ribs (step by step)

Good weather arrives and with it the desire to eat outdoors, have barbecues and spend good times with friends and family. However, we do not always have that outdoor space in which to cook, so the alternatives made in the oven can be a good option.

Without a doubt, the undisputed star of this type of event are the ribs, both pork and beef, so in this article we will explain how to make perfectly tender and delicious baked ribs.

How to make ribs in the oven?

The meat that surrounds the ribs, whether it is pork ribs, beef ribs or veal, is characterized by being a fairly tough meat that requires a long time to soften and become had.

Taking this into account, the oven is an ideal medium for this type of slow cooker that needs constant and homogeneous heat. Also, a little trick is to lift the ribs above the tray, putting a rack between the meat and the oven tray, in this way the heat circulates and reaches all parts of the rib.

As for the possible flavors or seasonings used to dress the rib, in this case we will give the instructions to make some ribs with barbecue flavor; however this sauce can be changed for mustard, spices or any condiment of the chef's taste.

Finally, to get a more complete meal, We can accompany the ribs of baked potatoes or roasted vegetables which will add a lot of flavor to our dish and it will be a little more balanced.

Baked barbecue ribs recipe

We recommend reading the full recipe before starting, in this way we will be prepared for any unforeseen event and avoid unnecessary waiting times.

Next, we will explain a recipe for baked ribs for 6-8 people. The ribs preparation time is around 20 minutes, while cooking will take from an hour and a half to three hours depending on the type of meat, since the objective is for the meat to be so soft and tender that it melts as soon as it is let's eat.

Ingredients for the ribs

One of the advantages of the baked ribs recipe is that very few and very accessible ingredients are needed to make it. The ingredients are:

• 1-2 kg of pork or beef ribs
• ¼ cup Dijon mustard
• 1 cup of oil
• 1 cup more barbecue sauce or another cup to serve alongside the ribs

Kitchen equipment

In order to be able to carry out the recipe successfully, we recommend having all the gadgets, objects and ingredients on hand before starting. In this way we will avoid mistakes and haste. To make delicious baked ribs we also need:

• Foil
• Baking sheet
• Wire rack for oven
• Pastry brush
• Knife

Preparation instructions

Now yes, these are all the steps you must follow so that the baked ribs are tender and tasty.

1. Prepare the oven tray

Cover the baking sheet with aluminum foil, edges included. Place the wire rack on top and place the ribs on the tray. In this way we allow the heat to reach all areas of the rib and bake evenly.

2. Season the ribs

Brush both sides of the rib with the Dijon mustard, making sure they are completely and evenly covered.

This step can be done the day before to achieve a maceration and a deeper flavor. To do this, we will wrap the seasoned ribs in plastic and store them in the fridge.

3. Pre-grill the ribs

Preheat the oven to 200º centigrade.

Place the oven rack slightly below the heat source making sure that the meaty side of the rib is facing up. Grill the ribs until the mustard is bubbly and the ribs are evenly browned. This can take about 5 minutes.

4. Bake the ribs

Set the oven to a temperature of 150º Celsius and place the tray of ribs at medium height. Bake for two and a half to three hours in the case of pork ribs or an hour and a half to two in the case of beef ribs.

Halfway through cooking, cover the ribs with aluminum foil so that the meat is not dry.

5. Add the barbecue sauce

About 30 minutes before the end of the cooking period, we brush the ribs with the barbecue sauce and cover them again with aluminum foil.

We will know that the ribs are at their point when the knife easily slides over the meatier parts of the rib.

6. Let rest

Once the cooking time is over, we remove the ribs from the oven and let them rest covered with the aluminum foil for approximately 10 minutes.

We can then serve the whole piece or cut individual ribs. Finally, we can add or dip the rib in a little extra barbecue sauce for a more intense flavor.

Conservation tips

In the event that there is some food left over, Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container and kept in the fridge for up to four days. When it is time to take them out again, it will only be necessary to heat them in the oven at 150º for about half an hour.