September 05, 2025

How to cook baby back ribs

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How to cook baby back ribs

Baby back ribs come from the top part of the ribs, near the spine and are called "baby' because they are leaner and smaller amounts of meat on the bone. They are a little more work to get the meat off the bone than other cuts but it's worth it, these ribs are tender, packed full of flavour and so sweet and juicy.

Great on the grill in summer or in the oven during the colder months on a slow and low setting for tender, melt-in-your mouth goodness. 

We have plain ribs or a variety of pre-marinated ribs in multiple flavours, or you can go for Iberico for luxe ribs.

Here are our top tips for cooking the best baby back ribs.

Take ribs out of the fridge before cooking 

Pre heat the oven to 180 deg C.

Put the ribs in an oven tray, squeeze all the remaining juices and marinade from the packet over the ribs. You can add a little water or sauce for extra moisture.

Tightly cover the tray with foil before roasting in the oven for 1 hour.

Make sure the ribs aren't sticking to the tray throughout this period.

After 1 hour take the tray out, remove the foil and turn the ribs over.

Turn the oven up to 210deg C.

Put the tray back in the oven for another hour with a little more liquid.

Take the ribs out and glaze with the juices or with a wet BBQ sauce.

Turn the oven down to 180deg C.

Put the ribs in for another 5 minutes.

Let them rest and cut into sections so you can start pulling the meat off the bone.