Fall Apart Baked Ribs

3 lbs baby back ribs (2 slabs)

2 yellow onions, sliced

4 cloves garlic, sliced

Spice Rub (optional- or any rub you have on hand)

1 T paprika

1 T brown sugar

¾ tsp garlic powder

¾ tsp onion powder

½ tsp black pepper

½ tsp lemon pepper seasoning

½ tsp salt (or to taste)

½ cup barbecue sauce

Preheat the oven to 275°. In a small bowl, combine the spice rub and set aside. Line a large rimmed baking sheet with a large piece of foil.

If present, remove the white membrane from the back side of the ribs. Pat the ribs dry and check for little bone shards or pieces. Cut into 4 to 6 rib pieces.

Gently massage the rub mix into both sides of the ribs.

Place the ribs on the large piece of foil, meaty side down. Cover the ribs with onion and garlic. 

Gather foil (length-wise) above the ribs & fold over & seal like a package. Roll the ends of foil. Repeat with the other slab. Place both slabs on a cookie sheet. 

Bake the ribs for 2 hours. Carefully open the corner of the sealed foil and pull a small piece of meat off to ensure the ribs are tender. If they are'nt tender, seal the foul back up & bake for another 20-30 minutes and then check again.

Remove the ribs from the oven and discard the juices, onions, and garlic. Brush ribs with olive oil and generously with BBQ sauce.

Grill over medium high heat for 5-10 minutes or until charred.

*You can also bake the ribs at 250⁰ for 4 hours & then brush with BBQ sauce & broil for 1-2 minutes on each side.