What's the best method for making Oven Ribs?

What is the best way to make tender, juicy, smokey ribs, inside without a smoker? Today is all about oven ribs.

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Filmed on: Sony a6600 & Sony A6400 w/ Sigma 16mm F1.4
Voice recorded on Zoom H4n with Behringer Mic
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Is it possible to make great ribs in the oven?: (0:00)
Intro: (0:41)
Why are ribs smoked?: (1:13)
How does smoke flavor ribs?: (2:18)
How can you get smoky flavor without a smoker?: (3:14)
How to make smoke stick: (4:09)
Indoor Smoked Ribs: (5:00)
Liquid Smoke Ribs: (9:03)
Side by Side Taste Test: (10:00)
An interesting surprise: (11:15)

[anon]

FINALLY a ribs video for people who live in apartments...thank you brother

[SuperMustache]

I love that trick with the cans to show how smoke affects cold vs. hot. Cool visual experiments like those are what make this channel unique and a joy to watch for novice chefs like me!

[nobodyspecial]

Tried this recipe and I really like it. Two comments: 1. It is CRITICAL, and should be stressed that you need to get your ribs internal temperature between 195-205°F or they will NOT become tender in the least. Depending on how your oven heats, you may need to use a higher temperature than stated in Ethan's recipe (as I learned the hard way). 2. A slightly more expensive, but more convenient option than constructing an aluminum foil pyramid is to buy a "foil roasting pan." My local store has them for a $1 each, and they have plenty of room to fit your ribs, smoke packs, and a dish of water. But they have the advantage of being pre-made and very easy to open/close compared to building your own foil pyramid thing.

[PoopEater_]

We're so proud of you Ethan! Your come up is well deserved. You make quality videos that people want to see. You're a perfect combination of education + entertainment. So glad i found your channel and that its popping off!

[neilt]

I work in an actual bbq restaurant as a "pit master" and i gotta say your st louis ribs look perfect. Tender and not falling off the bone but still clean bites off the actual bone is the sweet spot, great job Ethan, your ribs look like the genuine smoker product

[Stuarttombros]

I learned to cook ribs by slapping a rub on, slow cooking in the oven in foil 2-3hrs at 250ish F, then glazing it with bbq sauce and baking uncovered for a bit to set the sauce. Works great. It would probably level them up more to sear them first or hit them with the broiler but I don’t cook ribs much and haven’t tried it.

[th_lonely_cook]

I really hope his channel grows this year I'm an avid home cook and had a scholarship for culinary back in highschool but even now thanks to this man I'm still learning

[garbagesauce]

Dude, i found you three days ago and you’re already making a much larger impact than most of the other cooking channels I follow. Keep it up, boss. You’re doing the work of the gods.

[fco.nutrition]

I feel a lot of your videos answer my questions and address my cooking/baking pain points, so thank you very much!

[DanliciousFood]

I am so impressed how you took the liberty to literally create an indoor smoker, but looks like it took a ton of work! I don't have a grill, so I have to resort to the oven or... the method you developed! 😂

Those ribs also looks super tender and absolutely delicious, my mouth is watering right now! If you ever need someone to taste test for you...just sayin... 😉

[rocketmushroom]

Have a smoker, live in a house, in the countryside. But still learned and appreciate the video as much, thank you! 👏

[HowToCuisine]

My husband asked me for ribs the other day and told him to go buy a smoker for it. But since we live in an apartment.. 😂
He is going to be very happy! Thank you for sharing 🙏

[emekao]

I love the details👍 that’s what sets you apart from other cooking channels you not only show us how to make things but you actually teach 👍👍

[etherdog]

Hey, Ethan, that white can test was very illustrative. Glad to see another collab with Tim--you guys complement each other.

[Coreyahno]

I made ribs last week with a homemade Asian style glaze and it was super good!

Chili paste
Soy Sauce
Honey
Fresh Garlic
Fresh Ginger
Rice Vinegar
Dash of Brown Sugar

[TheGroundedCoffee]

I just made this recipe, but on my barbecue instead of in my kitchen oven. The method is basically the same but with a few differences. When I made the rub and the barbecue sauce from the website I was convinced during all my in between tasting that it would come out too spicy for my guests but when it was all done I had to retract that prejudice because it came out perfect. The sauce was pretty spicy but the rub mellowed out after I gave it 4 hours of smoking. Thank you for sharing this recipe and giving me the confidence to smoke food for the first time in my life.

[guycoburn]

I LOVE the fact that you present options for those of us in Apartments!

My last few attempts at ribs have been pressure cooking them in my Instant Pot, then broiling each side in the oven. It does not compare to well done ribs on a smoker, but they are better than badly done ribs on a smoker, and much, much faster and easier.

[patientXero]

Moved to a new place with no grill and tried this method. It totally works. Making the tent airtight wasn't easy, and I wound up getting better smoke by just putting the chips directly on the foil that was lining the pan instead of in a packet, but it works. Thanks Ethan!

[oszb]

My man, indoor is all about the pressure cooker. 20-25 minutes in the pressure cooker and finish in broiler or on grill and it's golden. It is deceptive how good they are for how little effort it actually takes, easy crowd pleaser. Loved your baguette video by the way, made them last weekend to great effect.

[didandron]

Recently I tried Chef's Johns simple oven ribs and those were amazing.
I don't believe the extra effort worth it.