Easy St. Louis Ribs in the Oven | Fall-Off-the-Bone Every Time

brown sugar

🥗Healthier: coconut sugar

💰Cheaper: white sugar

Coconut sugar is lower on the glycemic index.

barbecue sauce

🥗Healthier: homemade barbecue sauce

💰Cheaper: ketchup with spices

Homemade sauce can be lower in sugar and preservatives.

apple cider vinegar

🥗Healthier: white vinegar

💰Cheaper: lemon juice

Lemon juice provides acidity with a different flavor.

liquid smoke

💰Cheaper: smoked paprika

Smoked paprika can add a smoky flavor without liquid smoke.

Get a drink (ranch water) before starting.

Clean the St. Louis ribs by trimming off excess fat.

Remove the silver skin from the back of the ribs using a knife and paper towel for grip.

Move the cleaned ribs to a cookie sheet to avoid mess while seasoning.

Squirt French's yellow mustard on the ribs to help the seasoning stick.

Apply Carolina Rub generously on both sides of the ribs, rubbing it in well.

Wrap the seasoned ribs in aluminum foil, tucking the ends up.

Place the wrapped ribs on a clean baking sheet.

Put the wrapped ribs in a preheated 300°F oven for 3.5 to 4 hours.

After 3 hours, remove the ribs and brush on Sweet Baby Rays barbecue sauce.

Return the ribs to the oven for another hour, brushing on more barbecue sauce every 15 minutes.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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