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It is best to reheat ribs using either an oven or grill to accommodate both the meat and the sauce that are already on the leftover ribs. Heat times vary upon the size of the rib cut, but the process is the same.
Steps
Reheating Ribs with an Oven
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1Thaw your ribs that need to be reheated if applicable.
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2Preheat your oven to 250 degrees Fahrenheit (121 degrees Celsius). If the oven is any hotter than this, there is risk of the rib meat shrinking and getting tough.[1]Advertisement
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3Slather barbecue sauce over the rib meat on all sides.
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4Wrap the ribs to be reheated in 2 layers of foil. Be careful to not rip the foil otherwise the rib meat could dry out.[2]
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5Set the foil wrapped ribs onto a baking pan or cooking sheet and put in the middle rack of your oven.
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6Heat until the center of the rib meat is 155 degrees Fahrenheit (66 degrees Celsius). This takes approximately 1 hour, depending on the size of the cut.
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7Remove the foil from the ribs and set the oven to "Broil." Allow ribs to sit in the oven on broil with the oven door open on 1 side for 5-10 minutes then turn to opposite side until the BBQ sauce bubbles. The door should remain open so the thermostat in the oven does not turn off.
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8Remove reheated ribs from oven and allow to sit for 5 minutes or until ready to eat.
Reheating Ribs on a Grill
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1Thaw your ribs that need to be reheated if applicable.
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2Coat both sides of the ribs with barbecue sauce along the rib meat.
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3Heat your grill to approximately 250 degrees Fahrenheit (121 degrees Celsius) with the lid closed. If you are using a gas grill, this is a medium setting.[3]
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4Wrap the ribs with 2 layers of foil.
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5Set the ribs on the grill in a spot with indirect heat and reheat until the rib meat comes to approximately 155 degrees Fahrenheit (66 degrees Celsius).
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6Take ribs out of foil and place on the grill in a spot with direct heat for approximately 5 to10 minutes per side until the barbecue sauce is bubbling.
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7Remove the ribs and allow them to cool until they're ready to serve.
Community Q&A
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QuestionHow do you reheat from frozen?
Community AnswerThaw them in a microwave on defrost, or leave them out overnight, then follow the directions in the article. -
QuestionHow should I sauce individually cooked, non-frozen ribs?
Community AnswerLiberally. With a cut or sliced meat, the more surface area there is, the higher the risk of the meat drying out and becoming tough. -
QuestionHow to reheat burnt ends?
temiloluwaCommunity AnswerRemove vacuum sealed package from freezer and thaw. Preheat oven to 350°F. Remove burnt ends from package and wrap in aluminum foil. Heat in the oven for 20-25 minutes. Remove from foil and serve.
Warnings
- Do not leave ribs unattended during the last 5 to 10 minutes of reheating as the barbecue sauce burns extremely easily due to the sugar in the sauce.⧼thumbs_response⧽
Things You'll Need
- Barbecue sauce
- Foil
References
About This Article
To reheat ribs, start by covering them in barbecue sauce and wrapping them in 2 layers of foil. Then, place the ribs on a baking tray and heat for 1 hour in the oven at 250 degrees F. Finally, remove the ribs from the foil, turn the oven to "broil," and put the ribs in the oven with the door open for 10 minutes. Alternatively, if you want to reheat ribs in the microwave, cover them with a paper towel to prevent the fat from sparking and heat them for 1 minute. For tips on how long to thaw out frozen ribs before reheating them, read on!
