BBQ ribs in the oven

[dayhiker]

I usually smoke ribs on a smoker. It's about a 5 hour process. People are protective of their rib recipes but I've had them before where the guy did most of the work in the oven and then finished for the last 45 minutes over charcoal. I've searched on the internet and most of the recipes look like recipes for people who don't know any better. I found one that passed teh first glance test but they were still crap. Anyone out there know how to pull this off?

Here's how I do ribs:

Pull off the layer on the back and apply a dry rub. I leave it on overnight. I smoke for 2 hours. I wrap in foil with some apple juice and smoke another 45min-1 hr. I smoke another 1:00 to 1:15 and apply a 50/50 mix of wickers bbq sauce and apple juice. They wind up on the fire right at 4:00 and are pretty dang tender. It'd be awesome to cut that time in half with an oven.


Thanks for anyone who can lead me down the straight and narrow.

 

[bayoutider]

It is very rare nowdays that I cook my ribs outside on a smoker the full time. I cook mine in a slow oven then finish the on the grill for the last 30-45 minutes with some smoke. I like em, my family likes em and don't care if nobody else likes em.

I put a dry rub on them and wrap in foil overnight then put them in the oven at @225 for a couple of hours after putting about a half shotglass of apple juice in the foil with each rack of ribs. If it's nice outside I take them to the smoker and open the foil to let them smoke for a while. If it's raining or cold outside I open the foil, sauce my ribs and leave them in the oven for another hour. At least I don't boil my ribs first.

I also use apple juice in a spray bottle with my ribs

 

[TideBeliever]

Foil line a roasting pan or large foil pan with enough foil to form a tent over the ribs when on a roasting rack.
Remove the silver film from the back of the ribs.
Brush both sides of the ribs with a light coat of yellow mustard.
Shake a heavy dose of dry BBQ spice on one side of the slab and a heavy dose of Cajun spice on the other side.
Place 1/2 cup apple juice or water and 1/4 cup pickling spice in the bottom of the roasting pan.
Place ribs on rack in roasting pan.
Fold foil over ribs in tent fashion.
Place in 225 degree oven for 4 hours.
Open foil and cook for 2-4 more hours.

 

[dayhiker]

Both similar methods. So you do keep the foil on to keep the moisture in and to steam them. bayou, do you vent the foil like the tent method?

I think one of the first posts on this board was me asking about ribs. Nice memory because the conversation immediately turned into boil or no boil!

It basically sounds like I do like I always do with the rub and all and then bake in foil for a few hours. I wish I could remember how long I did mine last time because they were very tough. The ones I had at the church picnic that were so good almost falling apart. The guy who did them owns a sausage company here in town. You'd expect him to know how it's done.

Thanks for the tips, I'll have to give it another try or two. I got the smoker right before our first painful loss to Oklahoma in this decade. I set out on the quest for the perfect rib. I haven't found it yet, but I've had lots of fun looking.

 

[bayoutider]

I don't crimp the foil exxcept on the ends so I guess they are vented slightly.

 

[Jack Bourbon]

Foil line a roasting pan or large foil pan with enough foil to form a tent over the ribs when on a roasting rack.
Remove the silver film from the back of the ribs.
Brush both sides of the ribs with a light coat of yellow mustard.
Shake a heavy dose of dry BBQ spice on one side of the slab and a heavy dose of Cajun spice on the other side.
Place 1/2 cup apple juice or water and 1/4 cup pickling spice in the bottom of the roasting pan.
Place ribs on rack in roasting pan.
Fold foil over ribs in tent fashion.
Place in 225 degree oven for 4 hours.
Open foil and cook for 2-4 more hours.

Do you mean remove the tent?

I live in an apt so doing everything in the oven or on the stovetop is nearly requisite for my cooking adventures.

 

[bayoutider]

Do you mean remove the tent?

I live in an apt so doing everything in the oven or on the stovetop is nearly requisite for my cooking adventures.

Jack you need one of those nifty countertop electric grills or one for your patio if you have one.

 

[ddsmit]

I usually smoke ribs on a smoker. It's about a 5 hour process. People are protective of their rib recipes but I've had them before where the guy did most of the work in the oven and then finished for the last 45 minutes over charcoal. I've searched on the internet and most of the recipes look like recipes for people who don't know any better. I found one that passed teh first glance test but they were still crap. Anyone out there know how to pull this off?

Here's how I do ribs:

Pull off the layer on the back and apply a dry rub. I leave it on overnight. I smoke for 2 hours. I wrap in foil with some apple juice and smoke another 45min-1 hr. I smoke another 1:00 to 1:15 and apply a 50/50 mix of wickers bbq sauce and apple juice. They wind up on the fire right at 4:00 and are pretty dang tender. It'd be awesome to cut that time in half with an oven.


Thanks for anyone who can lead me down the straight and narrow.

Try this recipe and the rub. If you order it they will have it at your door in a few days.
http://www.dizzypigbbq.com/recipesRibs.html

 

[dayhiker]

Thanks for the link. I'll give them a try. I noticed you're from P'cola. The Aegean Breeze used to have some fantastic ribs. The last time or two I was in there they weren't quite up to previous standards. Back when you could still get a seat in the place and when it was BYOB the ribs were lights out.

 

[TideBeliever]

Originally Posted by Jack Bourbon
Do you mean remove the tent?

I live in an apt so doing everything in the oven or on the stovetop is nearly requisite for my cooking adventures.

Foil is not removed, but folded down to totally expose the ribs.

 

[CrimsonAvenger]

This is quick and easy(the way I like it).Take a broiling pan and fill the bottom with apple juice.Put favorite rub on ribs(I like to use KC Masterpiece bbq seasoning).Cover with foil and poke a few holes in the foil.Cook at 375 for an hour to hour and half.Place on grill and do whatever you like to do to finish them up.Baby backs work best.If I want ribs with alot of smoke and tender loving care I'll go out and get'em!