How to Cook Pork Ribs in the Oven

Last Updated: October 21, 2021

Pork ribs are perfect for summertime barbeques, but you don't have to whip out the grill every time you want to serve this mouth-watering dish. Read this article for two recipes for oven-roasted pork ribs that are sure to be crowd pleasers!

Ingredients

Oven-Roasted Pork Ribs

2 racks pork ribs
1 tablespoon ground oregano
1 tablespoon paprika
2 teaspoons celery salt
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
2 tablespoons black pepper

Servings: 4-6 | Total Time: 3 hours and 10 minutes

Southern-Style Pork Ribs

4 pounds pork spareribs
2 cups sliced onions
2 cups ketchup
2 cups water
4 teaspoons salt
1/4 cup Worcestershire sauce
1/2 cup white vinegar
1/2 cup dark brown sugar
4 teaspoons dry mustard

Servings: 6-8 | Total Time: 3 hours and 20 minutes

Method 1

Method 1 of 2:

Basic Oven-Roasted Pork Ribs

1
Preheat the oven to 250°F (121°C).
2
Combine all of the dry ingredients in a bowl to make the rub.

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3
Rub the mixture evenly onto both sides of the ribs. Place the racks rib-side down on a baking sheet or baking dish and roast in the oven for 3 hours.
4
Turn the racks over about 15 minutes before the ribs are done. When thoroughly cooked, the meat should easily separate from the bone.
5
Remove the ribs from the oven and allow to cool slightly before serving. If you are old enough, enjoy these ribs with a dark beer.

Method 2

Method 2 of 2:

Southern-Style Pork Ribs

1
Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
2
Separate the ribs by making parallel cuts in between the bones.
3
Combine the onions, ketchup, water, salt, vinegar, sugar, Worcestershire sauce, and mustard in a large bowl. Mix well to create the sauce.
4
Heat oil on a skillet over medium-high heat. Place the ribs in the pan and cook both sides until lightly browned.
5
Lay the ribs down in a single layer on a large baking sheet. Spoon half of the sauce over the ribs and cook in the oven for 3 hours.
6
Remove the ribs from the oven every half an hour and baste with the remaining sauce until it is finished.
7
Allow the ribs to cool slightly before serving. The meat should easily pull apart from the bone when finished.
8
Finished.