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    Oven-Baked Ribs Recipe (Oven or Crockpot)

    Last Updated: Apr 29, 2025 · Published: Sep 27, 2021 · by Seanna Borrows · This post may contain affiliate links. · As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. · 28 Comments

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    Oven Baked Ribs served on a white plate with Fried Corn and Roasted Potatoes.
    Oven Baked Ribs served on a white plate with Fried Corn and Roasted Potatoes.

    Oven-baked ribs are the perfect easy baby back ribs recipe for your next backyard bbq or family gathering. So tender and delicious. Make these fall off the bone ribs and you'll have everyone coming back for more!

    Oven Baked Ribs served on a white plate with Fried Corn and Roasted Potatoes.
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    • What Makes This Recipe Work
    • Here's What You Need
    • Types of Pork Ribs
    • How to Make Oven Baked Ribs
    • Crock Pot Ribs
    • Recipe FAQs
    • What to Serve with Ribs
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    This recipe for easy oven baked ribs can be made in oven or crock pot. All you need is a few simple ingredients and some patience while they cook low and slow to bbq perfection. Be sure to check out these tasty sides and dessert recipes to complete your meal: Roasted Potatoes, Fried Corn, Sweet & Tangy Coleslaw, and Perfect Peach Cobbler.

    What Makes This Recipe Work

    Secret to this Recipe...is that we cook the meat using the Low and Slow Method, which in this case is 275°F for around 3 hours. This enables the meat to retain its natural juices while slowly breaking down the fat, rendering the meat fall off the bone tender every time.

    Bonus: This recipe will work with any type of meat, like Baby Back Ribs, St. Louis Style Ribs, Pork Butt, Whole Chicken, Beef Short Ribs or Beef Roast. You name it!

    Here's What You Need

    Image showing individual ingredients to make BBQ Ribs.

    All you need to make these easy oven baked ribs are just a few simple ingredients: Baby Back Ribs, Garlic Salt, Ground Pepper, and your favorite BBQ sauce or BBQ Rub.

    Types of Pork Ribs

    Spare Ribs (aka Side Ribs) - Belly cut, with least amount of meat.

    St. Louis Style - Belly cut. No breast bone, cartilage or tips.

    Kansas City Style - Belly cut. Similar to St. Louis Style. But bones trimmed even further.

    Back Ribs (aka Loin Ribs, Baby Back Ribs, or Riblets) - Smaller and fattier.

    Ribs - We are using Baby Back Ribs (Back Ribs) for this recipe.

    Seasoning - We use a simple seasoning preparation of Garlic Salt and Ground Pepper.

    Substitution: If you prefer a more spicy seasoning, try our favorite Dry Rub Recipe, Husk BBQ Rub, from acclaimed Chef Sean Brock to season your ribs.

    BBQ Sauce - Your favorite store bought BBQ Sauce will work perfectly for these tasty ribs. We love the sweet and zesty flavor of Sweet Baby Ray's Award Winning Barbeque Sauce.


    See the recipe card for full information on ingredients and quantities.

    How to Make Oven Baked Ribs

    Oven-Baked Ribs are super easy to make following these easy steps. All you need is a few simple ingredients and some patience while you cook them low and slow to BBQ perfection.

    Photo of 4 Steps for making Oven Baked Ribs
    1. Prep Ribs. Take the Ribs out of the package and dry them off with a paper towel. Cut them in half to fit the baking pan that you are going to use. We like to use a disposable roasting pan. Saves some scrubbing when its time to do the dishes!
    2. Season and Cover. Season both sides of the Ribs with Garlic Salt and Pepper, or with your favorite dry rub.

      Tasty Tip: For fall off the bone tender ribs, cover your ribs tightly with aluminum foil before you put them in the oven to bake.
    3. Bake. Bake on the middle rack in the oven at 275°F for around 3 hours. Check them for tenderness and when they are perfect to your liking, take them out of the oven. And set them aside until you are ready to finish them.
    4. BBQ Sauce and Broil. Finish your ribs by draining off excess liquid that has been released in the bottom of the baking pan. Then, brush on your favorite BBQ Sauce and put back into the oven under the broiler until the BBQ Sauce has caramelized and is bubbly on the ribs. Oh yum!

    Crock Pot Ribs

    Slow Cooker Ribs Variation: Oven-Baked Ribs are just as tasty when they have been made in a Slow Cooker or Crock Pot. Just follow the same instructions as detailed above, but put them in the Slow Cooker on low for around 9-10 hours instead of baking them in the oven.

    Meal Prep Tip: Slow Cookers are a great way to have a delicious meal ready for you when you get home from a long day. You just throw a tasty recipe together in the morning and set it on low to slow cook all day. Such a great kitchen tool for those busy days!

    Dual Image showing Slow cooker ribs raw then cooked until tender in the crock pot.

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    Recipe FAQs

    What temp to cook ribs in oven?

    Fall off the bone tender oven-baked ribs need to be cooked low and slow at around 275 degrees F for about 3 hours.

    Should oven-baked ribs be covered?

    For pull apart tender ribs, cover the pan tightly with aluminum foil to keep the moisture in while they cook.

    How long to cook ribs in oven?

    Oven-Baked Ribs will be fall off the bone tender in around 3 hours.

    How long to cook ribs in crock pot?

    Slow cooker ribs take between 8-10 hours on low.

    Oven Baked Ribs served on a white plate with Fried Corn and Roasted Potatoes.

    What to Serve with Ribs

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      Crispy Oven Roasted Potatoes
    • Bowl of Peach Cobbler with vanilla ice cream on top.
      Easy Peach Cobbler Recipe
    • Fried Corn in a white bowl on cutting board with blue kitchen towel in upper right hand corner.
      Skillet Fried Corn

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    BBQ Ribs plated with sides of Fried Corn and Roasted Potatoes

    Oven Baby Backed Ribs

    Oven-baked ribs are the perfect easy baby back ribs recipe for your next backyard bbq or family gathering. So tender and delicious. Make these fall off the bone ribs in your oven or crock pot and you'll have everyone coming back for more!
    5 from 11 votes
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    Prep Time: 10 minutes minutes
    Cook Time: 3 hours hours
    Total Time: 3 hours hours 10 minutes minutes
    Servings: 8 Servings
    Calories: 141kcal
    Author: Seanna Borrows

    Equipment

    • disposable roasting pan
    • kitchen tongs

    Ingredients 

    • 1 slab baby back ribs
    • 1 tablespoon garlic salt
    • ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
    • 1 cup Sweet Baby Ray's BBQ Sauce
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    Instructions

    • Preheat Oven. Adjust oven rack placement to middle.  Preheat Oven to 275°F.
    • Prep Ribs. Take the Ribs out of the package and dry them off with a paper towel. Cut them in half to fit the baking pan that you are going to use. We like to use a disposable roasting pan. Saves some scrubbing when its time to do the dishes!
      1 slab baby back ribs
    • Season. Season both sides of the Ribs with Garlic Salt and Pepper, or with your favorite.
      1 tablespoon garlic salt, ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
    • Cover and Bake. Cover tightly with aluminum foil.  Bake on the middle oven rack at 275°F for around 3 hours. Check them for tenderness and when they are perfect to your liking, take them out of the oven. And set them aside until you are ready to finish them.
    • Drain. Drain off excess liquid that the ribs have released in the bottom of the baking pan.
    • Sauce and Broil. When you are ready to finish the ribs, brush your favorite BBQ Sauce on the ribs and put them back into the oven under the broiler until the BBQ Sauce has caramelized and is bubbly on the ribs.  Oh Yum!
      1 cup Sweet Baby Ray's BBQ Sauce

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    Notes

    Crock Pot Instructions - Oven-Baked Ribs are just as tasty when they have been made in a Slow Cooker or Crock Pot. Just follow the same instructions as detailed above, but put them in the Slow cooker on low for around 9-10 hours instead of baking them in the oven.
    Serve and enjoy!  Be sure to check out these tasty sides and dessert recipes to complete your meal: Roasted Potatoes, Fried Corn, and Peach Cobbler.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 141kcal | Carbohydrates: 15g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 24mg | Sodium: 1271mg | Potassium: 172mg | Fiber: 0.4g | Sugar: 12g | Vitamin A: 89IU | Vitamin C: 0.2mg | Calcium: 24mg | Iron: 1mg
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    1. Diane W. says

      February 21, 2022 at 7:42 pm

      5 stars
      These ribs are so moist and delicious! My entire family loves them! The directions are super easy to follow. I have made them several times now and they turn out perfect every time. Thank you for this recipe!

      Reply
      • Seanna says

        February 21, 2022 at 7:48 pm

        Thanks Diane! I'm always so thrilled to hear you guys are making it again! You're the best!

        Reply
    2. Alisa Infanti says

      September 29, 2021 at 9:59 am

      5 stars
      I love how easy these are to make and so tasty!

      Reply
      • Seanna says

        September 29, 2021 at 11:19 am

        Thanks Alisa!

        Reply
    3. Kristen says

      September 29, 2021 at 9:51 am

      5 stars
      These ribs turned out amazing! Thank you so much for the recipe!

      Reply
      • Seanna says

        September 29, 2021 at 11:20 am

        Thank you Kristen! So glad you like them!

        Reply
    4. Linda says

      September 29, 2021 at 9:21 am

      My husband always grills ribs, but it is so labor intensive! I was looking for an easier way to do this...especially if the weather is uncooperative. Can't wait to try this -- will have to try both oven and crockpot! Love the broil at the end because sometimes those crispy bits are the best part!

      Reply
      • Seanna says

        September 29, 2021 at 9:22 am

        Thank you so much Linda. They truly are a breeze to make. Hope you like them!

        Reply
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