How to Cook Perfect Baby Back Ribs in the Oven

Learning how to cook baby back ribs in the oven isn't difficult. Although, if you've ever tried ribs cooked that way before, you probably wouldn't agree. When oven cooked ribs aren't prepared the right way, you can end up with something that's dry, tough, and not very good. But, if you know the right techniques, you can end up with ribs that are moist, tender, and delicious. Here you will learn how to cook baby back ribs in the oven the right way.

Instructions

1. The first step is marinating your baby back ribs. This will help to tenderize your meat, keep them moist through the cooking process, and also add a lot of flavor. And, while you can make a marinade yourself, you can also buy one of the many marinades available commercially.

2. After marinating the ribs, your next step is to give them a nice dry rub. This will add even more flavor. But what seasonings should you use? Truth is, there's really no right answer. It all depends on your personal taste. But some possibilities are salt, pepper, seasoning salt, garlic, onion powder, rosemary, and oregano. Or, to make things easier on yourself, buy a ready made dry rub from the store.

3. Set your oven to about 250 degrees. And, while you're waiting for it to preheat, cover the bottom of a baking pan with aluminum foil.

4. After placing the baby back ribs in the baking pan, add about ¼ inch of water. Again, this step will keep your ribs nice and moist throughout the cooking process. Once the water has been added, cover the baking dish, and your ribs, with more aluminum foil.

5. Place the ribs in the oven, and let them cook for about 2 to 4 hours. Cooking them at such a low temperature will help to keep them moist and tender. Then take them out and enjoy! Now that you know how to cook baby back ribs in the oven, you'll never have to eat a tough, dried out rib again.