How to Cook Pork Ribs to the Right Temperature
From country-style to baby back, there’s no denying that ribs are one of the most delicious ways to enjoy pork. The secret to restaurant-quality ribs is simply cooking your pork ribs to the right internal temperature. This ensures your ribs are moist, tender and full of flavor. After reading this post, you’ll know when your ribs are done for a perfect meal every time!
Prep Time10 minutes mins
Cook Time3 hours hrs
Total Time3 hours hrs 10 minutes mins
Course: Dinner
Keyword: Pork Ribs Internal Temp
Servings: 4 people
Author: Izzy
- 3 pounds pork ribs, back ribs, side ribs or country-style ribs
- Spice rub
- BBQ sauce
Optional: Remove the ribs from the refrigerator 30 minutes before cooking.
Preheat oven to 350°F, placing the oven rack in the middle position. Line a sheet pan with aluminum foil or parchment paper.
Peel off the silverskin membrane from the underside of the ribs, using a paring knife if needed to help detach it from the ribs.
Place the ribs meat side down in the prepared pan and place in the oven. Bake for one hour.
Remove the pan from the oven. Flip the ribs so the meat side is facing up. Then brush sauce all over the meat.
Cover the ribs tightly with aluminum foil and place them back in the oven. Bake for 30 minutes more before starting to check doneness. Insert an instant-read thermometer into the thickest part of the ribs, and remove from the oven once it reads 180-195°F (see note).
Let the ribs rest in the pan covered with foil for 5-10 minutes before serving.
- While the USDA states that ribs are safe to eat at 145°F, they may be less tender than you would like so it’s best to keep cooking longer when possible.