Simple BBQ Ribs
Simple BBQ Ribs deliver tender, fall-apart country-style pork simmered to softness, then baked under a sticky, smoky barbecue glaze. The meat stays juicy and well-seasoned from the boil, while the oven finish adds caramelized edges. Great for casual weekends or game day when you want satisfying, saucy ribs with minimal fuss.
- Prep5 mins
- Cook1 hr 45 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Simple BBQ Ribs, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactPoor
- 28 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 56 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 6
- Heart Health
- 14
- Metabolic
- 16
- Digestive
- 20
- Inflammatory
- 48
- Performance
- 25
- General Wellness
- 1
Gather all ingredients.
- 2
Place the ribs in a large pot and cover them with water. Stir in the kosher salt, garlic powder, and pepper, then bring the water to a boil over medium heat. Continue boiling until the ribs are tender, 40 to 45 minutes.
- 3
While the ribs are boiling, preheat the oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).
- 4
Remove the ribs from the pot and set them in a 9x13-inch baking dish. Pour the barbeque sauce over the ribs. Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil.
- 5
Bake in the preheated oven until the internal temperature of the pork reaches 160 degrees F (70 degrees C), 1 to 1 1/2 hours.
- 6
Serve hot and enjoy!
- Calories 644.05 kcal High 32%
- Protein 52.64 g Good Source 105%
- Carbohydrate 23.62 g 9%
- Total Fat 36.6 g High 47%
- Saturated Fat 12.94 g High 65%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 180.84 mg High 60%
- Sodium 809.33 mg High 35%
- Dietary Fiber 1.28 g Low Source 5%
- Total Sugars 17.61 g --
- Added Sugars 17.39 g High 35%
- Calcium 25.81 mg Low Source 2%
- Iron 3.28 mg Moderate 18%
- Potassium 183.4 mg Low Source 4%
- Vitamin A 66.78 mcg Low Source 7%
- Vitamin C 2.84 mg Low Source 3%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Garlic 🧄
About This Recipe
Simple BBQ Ribs is made with 5 ingredients and serves 4. It takes about 1 hr 50 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Barbecue Sauce, Black Pepper, Country Pork Ribs, and Garlic Powder. Each serving provides about 644.05 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Simple BBQ Ribs made of?
- The main ingredients are Barbecue Sauce, Black Pepper, Country Pork Ribs, Garlic Powder, Salt. The full list of 5 is above.
- How long does it take to make Simple BBQ Ribs?
- About 1 hr 50 mins in total: 5 mins to prepare and 1 hr 45 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 644.05 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Simple BBQ Ribs easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 5 ingredients and 6 steps.
- Is Simple BBQ Ribs healthy?
- Simple BBQ Ribs has an easyChef Pro health score of 29/100. Per serving, it provides 644.05 calories and 52.64 g of protein, or 105% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 809.33 mg (35% of the Daily Value), saturated fat at 12.94 g (65% of the Daily Value) and added sugars at 17.39 g (35% of the Daily Value). It contains Garlic, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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