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Three pieces of grilled baby back ribs on a blue plate with a jar of bbq sauce.

Make-Ahead Camping Ribs

A woman's face.Angie Zoobkoff
Get a head start on your camping meals with these falling-off-the-bone back ribs that can be cooked at home and finished at camp.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 4 hours 10 minutes
Total Time 6 hours
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 6 servings
Calories 671 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 2 racks baby back ribs (about 3 pounds total)
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper
  • ½ cup store-bought or homemade bbq sauce

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 275°F.
  • Arrange the ribs, meaty-side up in a baking dish or roasting pan and sprinkle all over with salt and pepper.
  • Cook until the ribs are very tender, about 4 hours.
  • Let the ribs cool completely, then slice into 3 to 4 rib pieces. Store the ribs in a resealable plastic bag or large covered container in the fridge or cooler until you're ready to finish them.
  • Preheat the grill for medium-low heat, or prepare a campfire with hot coals.
  • Slather the ribs with bbq sauce and arrange the pieces on the grill or campfire grate. Cook, turning occasionally, and basting with more sauce, if desired, until the ribs are heated through, about 10 minutes.
  • Serve immediately with plenty of napkins.

Notes

  • Give them space--Avoid overlapping the ribs while they are baking so that they cook evenly.
  • Using leftovers--Save any leftover ribs and mix the meat into your loaded hash browns for a hearty breakfast.
  • Dietary--This recipe is suitable for gluten-free and dairy-free diets.

Nutrition

Serving: 0.3 rackCalories: 671kcalCarbohydrates: 8gProtein: 36gFat: 54gCholesterol: 180mgSugar: 5g
Keyword bbq ribs, make-ahead meals, oven ribs
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