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Barbecue Ribs

Tender, fall-off-the-bone ribs coated in a sweet and smoky barbecue sauce, served with crispy onion rings. A classic American comfort dish that's surprisingly simple to make at home.

Total time
150 min
Servings
4
Calories
650
Protein
35g
Barbecue Ribs
comfort foodheartyAmericanporktendercrispybarbecueweekend dinner

Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1

    Preheat oven to 300°F. Season ribs with salt and pepper, then place on a baking sheet.

  2. Step 2

    Cover tightly with foil and bake for 2 hours until tender.

  3. Step 3

    Brush ribs generously with barbecue sauce and return to oven, uncovered, for 20 minutes.

  4. Step 4

    Meanwhile, slice onion into rings and soak in buttermilk for 10 minutes.

  5. Step 5

    Dredge onion rings in flour, shaking off excess.

  6. Step 6

    Heat oil in a deep skillet to 350°F. Fry onion rings in batches until golden, about 2 minutes per batch.

  7. Step 7

    Drain onion rings on paper towels and sprinkle with salt.

  8. Step 8

    Serve ribs hot with extra barbecue sauce and crispy onion rings on the side.

Tools you’ll need

  • baking sheet
  • aluminum foil
  • brush
  • deep skillet
  • paper towels

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