Best Baked Riblets In The Oven

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Baked riblets in the oven give you tender riblets with your favorite bbq sauce glazed across the top. I’ll show you exactly how to do it!

Pork riblets are a simple cut that is removed from the rack of the ribs and sold for a cheaper price.

Yet, they still have meat that can be cooked to fall off the bone tender. They aren’t naturally as flavorful as the rack itself but we have ways of fixing that.

Baked riblets in the oven will be great for a quick dinner that’s easy to make.

How To Make Baked Riblets In The Oven

Ingredients needed

• Pork riblets (you could also use spare tips as well)
• Seasoning mix (I used Killer Hog seasoning)
• Salt & black pepper
• Barbecue sauce

Helpful tips before starting

• I’ve created sauces like for my chicken wings. But, for this keeping it simple is best. So, any store bought barbecue sauce will get the job done.
• Know the seasoning rub you are using. Killer Hogs seasoning needs a little help so light salt and pepper go a long way with the flavor. If you choose to use a rub you’ve never used before and are not sure how salty it is I would skip the salt and add in later if you need it.

Making the baked riblets in the oven

1. Preheat the oven to 325F.
2. Remove the riblets from the pack and seasoning them with the rub of choice. If using Killer Hog add a light coating of salt and black pepper with it.
3. Line a baking dish for easy clean up. Place the riblets in the baking dish and do not overlap them. Cover the baking dish and do not add water or any liquid in the bottom.
4. Bake for one hour covered. Then, after the hour is up remove the cover.
5. Next, bake the riblets another hour before adding the barbecue sauce. Sauce both sides of the ribs and bake for 15 minutes to make the sauce sticky.
6. Lastly, remove from the oven and allow them to cool a bit before serving.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

What temperature do you cook pork riblets to?

This will vary but a good rule is 190-200F for pork. That goes for pulled pork and any ribs you cook. That’s the temperature where the meats becomes tender but not mushy.

What’s the difference between pork ribs and riblets?

The pork ribs and the riblets all come from the rib cage of the pig*. If you were to ever go to a butcher you could see how they separate the spare ribs and the baby back ribs. The riblets come from the spare rib portion when you cut them down to St.Louis style which removes the rib tips and riblets.

What to serve with baked riblets in the oven?

• Greek Quinoa Salad
• Cucumber Salad
• Crockpot Funeral Potatoes

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