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Last Updated: Jul 10, 2022 by Angela Latimer · Leave a Comment

Rib Recipes

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If you are looking for the best rib recipes this summer, I have plenty of incredible options to choose from! I've got easy oven baked ribs, air fryer ribs, smoked ribs, and even crockpot ribs! Any of these pork or beef rib recipes will be a hit, so choose a favorite and give it a try at your next family dinner!

Best Pork And Beef Rib Recipes

There's something so enticing about some deliciously sweet and tangy sauce-covered ribs. Thankfully, there are many ways to make finger-licking-good pork or beef ribs without having to go to a fancy restaurant or steakhouse

With these recipes, you can make flavorful ribs from the comfort of your own home. Every recipe is relatively fuss-free and full of incredible flavor!

The best rib recipes to make any time of year with 4 featured recipes in a collage image.
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  • Best Pork And Beef Rib Recipes
  • 1. Smoked Short Ribs
  • 2. Instant Pot Country Style Pork Ribs
  • 3. Air Fryer Boneless Country Style Beef Ribs
  • 4. Baked BBQ Short Ribs
  • 5. Boneless Country Style Pork Ribs
  • 6. Baked BBQ Baby Back Ribs
  • 7. Baked Beef Back Ribs
  • 8. Smoked Country Style Ribs
  • 9. Air Fryer Pork Ribs
  • 10. Smoked St Louis Ribs
  • 11. Smoked Beef Back Ribs
  • 12. Sweet Chili Dry Rub Smoked Beef Ribs
  • 13. Smoked Baby Back Ribs
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  • Best Rib Recipes: BBQ Baked Pork Spareribs
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1. Smoked Short Ribs

Smoked short ribs are saucy and very easy to make! They don’t require much prep time and they can be prepped the night before to make life much easier!

Simply toss your marinated ribs into the smoker and within a few hours, you have trendy and juicy ribs!

Smoked Short Ribs Recipe
These smoked short ribs are juicy and full of flavor despite requiring very little prep time or effort as they cook. You just season your beef ribs with a bit of steak seasoning, pop them in your smoker, and give them a spritz of apple cider vinegar here and there. Making fall-off-the-bone tender smoked short ribs has never been this easy!
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Smoked short ribs served on tan plate with potato and corn on the cob.

2. Instant Pot Country Style Pork Ribs

Instant Pot Country Style Pork Ribs are extremely satisfying and will have your dinner guests indulging! These country-style pork ribs are made in an instant pot which allows them to caramelize to your liking!

Instant Pot Country Style Pork Ribs
These Instant Pot country style pork ribs are the perfect main course for when you're craving BBQ and are short on time. Slathered in your favorite sauce and a touch of brown sugar, these pork ribs turn out perfectly tender and make an easy BBQ dinner on the fly!
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Square image of intant pot bloneless country style pork ribs on a tan plate.

3. Air Fryer Boneless Country Style Beef Ribs

Air Fryer Boneless Country Style Beef Ribs are sweet and tangy. You will love the added brown sugar which allows the flavor of the sauce to really stand out!

These ribs are such a breeze to make, they are done from start to finish in less than an hour!

Air Fryer Boneless Beef Country Style Ribs
These tasty air fryer boneless country style beef ribs are the easiest way to get your hearty BBQ fix in no time at all! The ribs are seasoned and slathered in sweet BBQ sauce, then cooked right in your air fryer!
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Best air fryer boneless country style beef ribs sauced and stacked on cutting board.

4. Baked BBQ Short Ribs

Baked BBQ Short Ribs may be called ‘short’ ribs but they definitely aren’t ‘short’ on flavor! These tender ribs are baked in the oven, so no need to fire up the grill or smoker.

Baked BBQ Beef Short Ribs
These baked BBQ short ribs have a smokey, sweet taste with a delectable, tender texture that will leave you wanting more. They are the best entrée for a picnic or a fun BBQ dinner with friends and family.
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Square image of baked bbq short ribs plated with mac and cheese.

5. Boneless Country Style Pork Ribs

Boneless Country Style Pork Ribs are the most succulent ribs that you will ever make! They are cooked slowly which allows the flavors to really sink into the meat.

Serve these delicious ribs with corn on the cob or roasted potatoes and you will feel like you are at a restaurant!

Baked Boneless Country Style Pork Ribs
These baked boneless country-style pork ribs are baked slowly for over 2 hours and then slathered in BBQ sauce. They're perfect for dinner, weekend lunches, cookouts, or get-togethers. My easy, tender, oven-baked ribs will be one of your most requested meals!
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Wide closeup on the slow cooker country style pork ribs served on tan plate with extra bbq sauce on the side.

6. Baked BBQ Baby Back Ribs

Baked BBQ Baby Back Ribs are so good that you will be licking the sauce off of your fingers! No need to wait until summer for this recipe because you can easily make these in your oven any month of the year!

Baked BBQ Baby Back Ribs
Saucy, fall-off-the-bone tender baked BBQ baby back ribs are coated with an amazing rub, then slathered with sticky BBQ sauce! It doesn’t have to be summertime to enjoy these incredible barbecue ribs!
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Square image of bbq baby back ribs on a cutting board.

7. Baked Beef Back Ribs

Baked Beef Back Ribs are tender and juicy! The sauce has just the right amount of sweetness and the ribs are moist and full of flavor!

Baked Beef Back Ribs
These juicy baked beef back ribs are slathered with a flavorful rib seasoning and sticky BBQ sauce before cooking up to perfection. They are quite simply the easiest way to satisfy your summertime barbecue cravings at any time of the year.
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BBQ baked beef back ribs stacked on white plate with wooden grain background.

8. Smoked Country Style Ribs

Smoked Country Style Ribs are smoky and bold. They are made slowly so the meat is extra tender and practically falls apart.

The sauce is thick and flavorful and will have you licking your plate clean!

Smoked Country Style Ribs
Rich and flavorful Smoked Country Style Ribs are a hearty main coated with a tasty dry pork rub and slathered in BBQ sauce for fork-tender pork ribs! These perfectly tender country-style ribs smoke to perfection in about 4 hours, making them a dinner worth waiting for!!
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Smoked country style ribs served on sheet pan.

9. Air Fryer Pork Ribs

Air Fryer Pork Ribs are a great recipe for beginners in the kitchen. If you aren’t familiar with grilling or baking but are a wiz with an air fryer, then this is the recipe for you!

Air Fryer Baby Back Pork Ribs
Air fryer pork baby back ribs are incredibly easy to make and so good that your family will always ask for them. They're ready to enjoy in 40 minutes and wonderfully quick for ribs. Grab a bottle of your favorite BBQ sauce to customize the flavor.
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Sliced air fryer pork ribs on dark wooden cutting board.

10. Smoked St Louis Ribs

Smoked St. Louis Ribs are absolutely amazing! This cut of meat is a true gem, it’s juicy and has great texture when smoked on low.

Smother these ribs in barbecue sauce or eat them plain, either way, you won’t be disappointed!

Smoked St Louis Ribs
Flavorful smoked St. Louis ribs are incredibly easy to make in your smoker using the 3-2-1 smoking method to seal in the wonderful juices. The ribs are tender, tasty, and packed with great flavors when combined with my easy pork dry rub.
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Smoked St Louis Ribs stacked 2 ribs high.

11. Smoked Beef Back Ribs

Smoked Beef Back Ribs are a budget-friendly dish that is great for large dinner parties or holiday events. These smoked beef back ribs are great with a dry rub of your favorite herbs and spices allowing their flavor to shine.

Smoked Beef Back Ribs
These smoked beef back ribs are smoked low-and-slow until they reach the best ever juicy, tender, melt-in-your-mouth texture! The outside caramelizes beautifully, and the meat pulls right off the bone! Follow this easy 3 step method for effortlessly amazing smoked beef ribs!
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wide overhead image of the sliced smoked beef back ribs on the cutting board.

12. Sweet Chili Dry Rub Smoked Beef Ribs

Sweet Chili Dry Rub Smoked Beef Ribs are amazing! The sweet chili dry rub enhances their flavor and allows them to become unique and tasty.

Smoked Beef Ribs With Sweet Chili Dry Rub
These smoked beef ribs with a sweet chili dry rub have such an amazing and unique flavor that you can't find anywhere else! They are fall-off-the-bone tender and will have all of your guests asking for the recipe! Serve them at home or at a backyard cookout for an unforgettable meal!
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Square image of smoked beef ribs.

13. Smoked Baby Back Ribs

Smoked Baby Back Ribs are a great dish to serve to your family and friends. Make a large batch and invite everyone over for a night of good food and great company!

Smoked Baby Back Ribs
Smoked baby back ribs are the perfect recipe for the 4th of July or any summer gatherings where you're trying to feed a crowd! A few spritzes of apple cider vinegar keeps the meat moist and fall-off-the-bone tender while the BBQ sauce caramelizes to sweet, smoky perfection in your smoker. Once you try these incredible smoked baby back ribs, it may be the only way you make them from here on out!
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Smoked baby back ribs with a few ribs cut off the rack after resting.

Who knew there were so many ways to make ribs? Let us know which is your favorite rib recipe and how delicious it tasted when it was done!

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Best Rib Recipes: BBQ Baked Pork Spareribs

If you are looking for the best rib recipes this summer, I have plenty of incredible options to choose from! I've got easy oven baked ribs, air fryer ribs, smoked ribs, and even crockpot ribs! Any of these pork or beef rib recipes will be a hit, so choose a favorite and give it a try at your next family dinner!
Author | Angela Latimer
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 486kcal
Prep 10 minutes minutes
Cooking 2 hours hours 40 minutes minutes
Total Time 2 hours hours 50 minutes minutes
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Ingredients
 

  • 1 rack pork spareribs
  • ¼ cup pork rub (see recipe or use your favorite brand)
  • 1 cup barbecue sauce
  • 2 teaspoon liquid smoke
  • 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar (optional)

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Instructions
 

  • Preheat your oven to 250°F (120°C) and arrange sheets of aluminum foil on a rimmed baking sheet to make a 'pouch'. Rinse the spareribs in cool water then pat them dry with paper towels.
  • (Optional) For perfectly tender ribs, you'll want to remove the silverskin (membrane) on the underside (bone) side of the spareribs. Using a butter knife, slide under the thin membrane and lift, gently pulling the sheet of membrane up and off the fat layer on the underside of the ribs.
  • Prepare enough aluminum foil to make a pouch around your pork spareribs. Use several sheets if needed, then place the ribs with the meat side facing up and season. Flip and season the bone side of your ribs as well. With the meat facing down, securely seal the aluminum foil pouch. *If you'd like to add the optional apple cider vinegar, use it to brush over the ribs before seasoning in this step.
  • Place the sealed pouch with the ribs onto a baking sheet and cook for 2 hours, or until tender and completely cooked through. Remove from the oven and increase the oven temperature to 400°F (205°C).
  • Allow the ribs to cool slightly so that you can handle the 'pouch' of aluminum foil. Carefully vent the pouch to release the steam, then open and discard any fat juices. Flip your ribs so that the meat is facing upward again.
  • Combine the liquid smoke with the BBQ sauce then brush onto your spare ribs, covering all sides. Leave the foil open and the ribs with the meat facing upward, then return to the oven once it has reached 400°F (205°C).
  • Cook for an additional 30-45 minutes, reapplying more sauce if desired. Remove from the oven when done, cut into individual ribs, and serve.

Nutrition

Calories: 486kcal (24%) | Carbohydrates: 39g (13%) | Protein: 29g (58%) | Fat: 25g (38%) | Saturated Fat: 9g (56%) | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 10g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 98mg (33%) | Sodium: 867mg (38%) | Potassium: 617mg (18%) | Fiber: 2g (8%) | Sugar: 24g (27%) | Vitamin A: 581IU (12%) | Vitamin C: 2mg (2%) | Calcium: 215mg (22%) | Iron: 7mg (39%)
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Course BBQ, Dinner Recipes, Main Dish, Pork Dishes
Cuisine American

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