Name: Fall off the Bone Ribs
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 120 min
Total time: 130 min
Ingredients: 2 racks baby back ribs; 2 teaspoons kosher salt; 1 teaspoon coarse black pepper; 1 cup Orange BBQ Sauce

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Fall off of the Bone Ribs are simple to make with our 2 step process for the most tender and juicy ribs that are smoky and delicious.

Grilled Baby Back Ribs have become our go-to for weekend cookouts with the whole family. We’ve tried several methods including 3 2 1 Ribs but these Fall off the Bone Ribs are impossible to beat!

3 ribs on a plate with bowl of potato salad and deviled eggs.

Ingredients Needed

Baby Back Ribs ~ or spare ribs.
Kosher Salt
Coarse Black Pepper
BBQ Sauce ~ We are using our homemade Orange BBQ Sauce for this recipe. Our Sweet and Tangy BBQ Sauce is another great option.

Step By Step Directions

2 racks ribs on a sheet pan with salt & pepper.

STEP 1 Remove ribs from packaging and pat dry with paper towels. Place on a rimmed baking sheet. Remove the membrane from the bone side of the ribs by running a knife in between the membrane and the ribs. Give it a tug and it should come right off.

STEP 2 Place ribs over indirect grill fire with pecan or hickory for smoke flavor.

STEP 3 Continue to cook for 1 hour with the grill closed.

2 racks baby back ribs with orange bbq sauce on foil line pan.

STEP 4 Remove ribs from the grill and brush with bbq sauce.

STEP 5 Wrap ribs in a sealed foil packet.

STEP 6 Return ribs to the grill, we used our pellet grill for this portion of the cook. You can also finish the ribs in the oven if preferred. Cook for another hour or until ribs reach 205° using a digital meat thermometer.

STEP 7 Remove from grill and carefully open the foil packet. Allow ribs to rest about 10- 15 minutes before slicing. Ribs will be so tender that they will literally be falling off of the bone.

How to Store and Reheat

Store leftover ribs in a zip top bag or covered dish in the refrigerator up to 4 days.

Reheat ribs on a baking sheet covered with foil. Bake for 8- 10 minutes or until heated through. Ribs can be reheated on the stovetop in a covered pan over medium heat, turning after a few minutes to heat from both sides.

Best Sauces for BBQ Ribs

We are using our Orange BBQ Sauce for this recipe for something different. It’s made with orange marmalade, orange juice, brown sugar, garlic and spices. A perfect compliment to pork.

Sweet and Tangy BBQ Sauce is our favorite for just about everything on the grill including pork chops, chicken and pulled pork sandwiches.

If you like a spicy kick, our Dr Pepper Jalapeño BBQ Sauce is always a hit for ribs, pork chops and chicken.

Platter of ribs, potato salad, deviled eggs.

What to Serve with BBQ Ribs

Southern Potato Salad is the classic side dish for ribs and a must have for any cookout or potluck.

Grilled Corn on the Cob is made in a foil packet with an easy garlic butter that bastes the corn as it cooks for an easy and delicious side dish.

Smoked Mac and Cheese is an all time favorite for any meal on the grill. The creamy pasta pairs perfectly with bbq ribs.

Plate with ribs, potato salad and deviled eggs.

Fall off the Bone Ribs are incredibly tender and juicy and sure to be the hit of any cookout or get together. Smoky and delicious with your favorite bbq sauce.

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3 ribs on a plate with deviled eggs, potato salad.

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