COOKING RIBS IN OVEN

Sticky Oven Barbecue Ribs

RIBS IN THE OVEN

Oven, slow cooker or on the barbecue; pork ribs are so versatile they can be cooked either way. If you love soft, fall-off-the-bone ribs, then go for our slow cooker method. But, if you love juicy, tender and crispy ribs with caramelised edges, then this oven ribs method is for you!

HOW TO REMOVE THE MEMBRANE/SKIN OFF BABY BACK RIBS

This is a controversial and personal step when cooking ribs. I grew up eating ribs with the skin left on and only started removing them about 10 years ago — advice from a chef. Personally, I love the chewiness of the membrane when left on, BUT, I also love the ease of eating ribs with it removed.

Go with what YOU love!

• Turn ribs over with bone/rack-side facing up. Carefully slide a blunt knife under the membrane at one end of the rack.


• Lift to loosen the membrane off of the bone.


• Using a sheet of paper towel to hold onto the membrane, peel it off the back of the ribs.


• It should come off in one piece.

HOW TO COOK RIBS IN THE OVEN

The easiest barbecue ribs besides slow cooking!

• Prepare ribs as above, then pat them dry with a sheet of paper towel.


• Rub with our dry rub mixture (recipe below). I like to drizzle some olive oil over them for the best juicy, tender and crispy results.


• Arrange them on a lined baking tray. You can use foil or parchment paper.


• Bake for a couple of hours, then slather with our BBQ sauce mixture. Use a brush or spoon to spread it evenly over the tops.


• Broil (or grill) for an additional 2-5 minutes to get crispy, charred edges.

RIBS MARINADE

Our marinade is only made up FOUR ingredients!

• BBQ sauce — use a good quality bbq sauce for this recipe. You can use a smoky flavoured sauce or regular sauce. I prefer plain, regular bbq sauce.


• Garlic — you won’t be sorry adding a good kick of garlic to these ribs!


• Olive oil — a little oil in the sauce gives even crispier, caramelised results when mixed through the barbecue sauce.


• Worcestershire sauce — adds incredible flavour!

For those of you who love a little heat or spice in your life, you can add in Chili or Cayenne powder!