3 Easy Ways to Make Baby Back Ribs

[Herbert Eddy]

Baby back ribs are a popular food to eat at barbecues and picnics.
While they are not that difficult to prepare, they do take a lot of
patience to make. The average cooking time is over 2 hours! Many
experienced competition chefs will also recommend that you allow them
to marinate for at least 6-8 hours if not over night in the
refrigerator!
There are many different ways to cook baby back ribs, which makes it
possible for just about anyone to make them depending on their
preferred cooking style and methods. Three of the most popular ways to
make them is grilling, oven baking, and slow cooking in a crock pot.
Below is a quick overview of each way to make this classic dish.
Grilling Ribs: If you are grilling your meat, you will want to make
sure your grill is prepared so that you can cook with indirect heat. A
common mistake that many people make is to place the pork directly
over the flames. While yes this will cook them, it will not make them
very tender or "fall off the bone" like many people enjoy. By placing
a shallow pan of water between the heat source, the metal grate, and
the ribs, you can keep cooking them for hours without compromising on
tenderness. Dripping barbecue sauce and marinade can also cause flame
flare ups which can make them burn and dry out. After about two hours
of roasting on low medium heat (around 225 degrees) you will be able
to enjoy a delicious and juicy meal. Be sure to check the pan
frequently to make sure it still has water in it.
Oven Baked: Baking is another popular way to prepare this summer
favorite, especially in the winter months when it may be too cold to
stand outside for two hours and watch them cook! The easiest thing to
do is simply allow your pork to marinate in sauce or with a simple dry
rib rub if you prefer them without sauce and then bake for about 2
hours at 225 degrees. Wrapping them in foil with or without sauce will
help them stay nice and tender while they bake.
Slow Cooker: A Slow Cooker, or Crock Pot as it is also commonly
referred to, is another popular method of making ribs. The main
difference is that the meat and bones will need to be cut into small
sections, especially since most slow cookers are not large enough to
accommodate the entire rack of ribs. You can then slow cook covered at
a low heat (around 200 degrees) for several hours with your favorite
sauce or marinade.
There are many other different ways to prepare and enjoy ribs, such as
smoking or frying, but these three are the most popular and some of
the easiest ways for a new cook to learn how to make them.

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