How Long to Cook Ribs in the Oven At 400 F

Ribs with barbecue sauce are a wonderful summer staple and delicious alongside salads and baked potatoes. However, it can be a challenge to cook them so that they have a perfect melt-in-your-mouth texture. Here is some information about how long to cook ribs in the oven at 400 F.

What are the Different Types of Pork Ribs?

• Back Ribs: Back ribs are relatively small and fatter than front ribs and cook quite quickly. Racks of short ribs weigh between 1 and 2 Ibs, and may also refer to them as loin ribs or baby back ribs.
• Spare Ribs: Spare ribs are longer and leaner ribs from the belly located behind the shoulder. Because of their weight, the racks cook more slowly. When these ribs are trimmed of cartilage, breastbone, and the skirt to form a rectangular rack, they are often referred to as side ribs or St. Louis-style ribs.
• Country Style Ribs: Typically, these rib steaks come from the shoulder portion of the loin and cook more quickly than the other types. Some are boneless, while others feature shoulder blades, as shown here. These are also known as shoulder steaks and blade chops.

The Best Temperature to Cook Ribs in the Oven

Beef or pork ribs can be baked at many temperatures such as 275 F, 350 F, and 400 F. I find 400 F to be the best temperature to bake pork ribs, as it is fast, taking only about an hour and a half. Also, baking your ribs at 400 F will give them a more golden color than if you were to cook them at a lower temperature.

How Long to Cook Ribs in the Oven at 400 F With Foil

If you choose to bake your ribs in aluminum foil in an oven at 400 F, it will take between 1 ½ and 2 hours. The foil will keep the temperature inside and this will help the ribs to cook quickly while providing tender, falling apart ribs.

How Long To Cook Ribs Without Foil

The cooking time for ribs without foil can take up to 3 hours and sometimes even up to 5 hours depending on the temperature. As an example, back ribs can take 3 hours to bake at 300 F, and about 4 hours at 250 F, and so on. The higher the temperature, the faster ribs will cook.

The Cooking Time for Boneless Ribs Vs Bone-in Ribs

Generally speaking, bone-in ribs require 10% more cooking time than boneless ribs. In addition to pork or beef ribs, this rule also applies to other meat such as chicken, salmon, or lamb. For example, if the recommended time for boneless ribs is 1 hour, then, bone-in ribs will take about 1 hour and 10 minutes longer.

The internal temperature of the ribs must be between 185 F and 200 F.

Cooking Time for Beef Ribs Vs Pork Ribs

Beef ribs tend to be fattier and larger than pork ribs. In contrast, pork ribs have a milder flavor due to their fat content, which makes them more versatile. Because of this, beef ribs will take longer to cook than pork ribs.

Example: Beef country-style ribs take about 50 minutes to cook at 350 F while pork country-style ribs take 35 to 40 minutes. You can learn more about the difference between beef ribs and pork ribs here.

How Long Do Baked Ribs Last In The Fridge

Leftover baked ribs can last in the fridge for 3 to 4 days. Make sure to let the ribs cool until they reach room temperature and then place them into airtight glass containers to refrigerate them. You can reheat leftover ribs easily in the oven at 350 F for 10 minutes or until they reach 165 F.

How to Freeze Ribs After Backing

As long as the ribs are stored properly, you can freeze them for up to 3 months. Let the ribs rest at room temperature after baking. Once the ribs have been cut into portions, lay each piece on a large piece of plastic film wrap. Make sure the ribs are tightly wrapped, and squeeze out all of the air. To add extra protection, place wrapped portions inside a heavy-duty freezer bag. It is a good idea to label the freezer bags with the freezing date.

What to Serve With Baked Ribs

The baked ribs are a delicious snack or dinner. They can be served with fries, dipping sauces, and roasted vegetables such as carrots, asparagus, or tomatoes. The baked ribs can also be served as a more formal dinner with mashed potatoes and BBQ sauce accompanied by lemon slices.

Baked beef or pork ribs can be served with pasta, cooked rice, green beans, or fresh salad.

Here are some ideas for the best side dishes to serve with baked ribs:

• Corn Salad
• French Potato Salad
• Greek Salad
• Air Fried Frozen Crinkle Cut Fries
• Sweet Potatoes Fries
• waffle fries
• Garlic Mashed Potatoes
• Mashed Potatoes

How Long to Cook Ribs in the Oven at 400 F

Yield: 4

Prep Time: 5 minutes

Cook Time: 1 hour 40 minutes

Total Time: 1 hour 45 minutes

Ribs with barbecue sauce are a wonderful summer staple and delicious alongside salads and baked potatoes. However, it can be a challenge to cook them so that they have a perfect melt-in-your-mouth texture. Here is some information about how long to cook ribs in the oven at 400 F.

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Ingredients

• 2 slabs of pork ribs (about 1 to 1 ½ Ib each)
• Kosher salt, to taste
• Ground black pepper, to taste
• Vegetable oil
• ½ cup barbecue sauce

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 400 F.
2. Season the ribs with kosher salt and black pepper.
3. Place the slabs on a large piece of heavy-duty foil, seal them tightly, and place them on a baking sheet.
4. Bake for 1 ½ hours, or until fork-tender.
5. Heat a grill to medium-high.
6. Brush a little vegetable oil over the grill grates.
7. After removing the ribs from the foil, brush them with the barbecue sauce, coating them thoroughly.
8. Grill until nicely browned, approximately 3 to 4 minutes.
9. Serve with more barbecue sauce and fries.

Nutrition Information:

Yield: 4 Serving Size: 1
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 1116Total Fat: 91gSaturated Fat: 26gTrans Fat: 1gUnsaturated Fat: 42gCholesterol: 298mgSodium: 699mgCarbohydrates: 15gFiber: 0gSugar: 12gProtein: 60g