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How to Make Easy Fork Tender Ribs

3 ingredient sweet & tangy pork ribs marinade and hints on how to make easy fork tender pork ribs. Start in the oven...finish on the grill!

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
3 hrs 10 mins
Total Time
3 hrs 30 mins
Servings: 5
Calories: 536 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 2 1/2 pounds pork back ribs
  • 1 cup chili sauce
  • 1/4 cup molasses
  • 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar

Instructions

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  1. Preheat the oven to 300 degrees.
  2. Prepare a 9x13 baking pan by lining it with 2 large pieces of foil, crossing them in the center so the pork ribs can be enclosed in the foil.
  3. Use a sharp knife to loosen the thin membrane on the back of the rib rack.
  4. Grab hold of the membrane using a paper towel and pull back to remove the membrane. Discard the membrane.
  5. Cut the rack of ribs into 3 sections.
  6. In a small bowl, combine chili sauce, molasses and vinegar. Mix well.
  7. Reserve 1/2 cup of sauce for basting during grilling.
  8. Place the rib pieces on the foil in the baking pan. 
  9. Pour the sauce over top the ribs.
  10. Fold the foil over the ribs to enclose them. 
  11. Bake for 3 hours.
  12. Remove ribs from the oven. Grill ribs on a preheated grill (400 degrees) for 4-6 minutes per side. Baste with additional marinade while the ribs are grilling.
  13. Remove from the grill and serve immediately.

Notes

  • The calories shown are based on the recipe being divided 5 ways and all of the marinade being used. Since different brands of ingredients have different nutritional information, the calories shown are just an estimate.

Nutrition Information

Calories 536kcal (27%) Carbohydrates 23g (8%) Protein 45g (90%) Fat 26g (40%) Saturated Fat 5g (25%) Cholesterol 167mg (56%) Sodium 880mg (37%) Potassium 1178mg (34%) Fiber 3g (12%) Sugar 18g (36%) Vitamin A 390IU (8%) Vitamin C 8.7mg (10%) Calcium 95mg (10%) Iron 3.2mg (18%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 5Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 536

% Daily Value*

Calories 536kcal 27%
Carbohydrates 23g 8%
Protein 45g 90%
Fat 26g 40%
Saturated Fat 5g 25%
Cholesterol 167mg 56%
Sodium 880mg 37%
Potassium 1178mg 25%
Fiber 3g 12%
Sugar 18g 36%
Vitamin A 390IU 8%
Vitamin C 8.7mg 10%
Calcium 95mg 10%
Iron 3.2mg 18%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.