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Modified: Jun 25, 2025 · Published: Nov 19, 2011 by Shelby Law Ruttan · This post may contain affiliate links · 7 Comments Add us as a trusted site on Google ↓ Jump to RecipePin image for stove top ribs.

Stove Top Baby Back Ribs are simmered until tender and then caramelized under the broiler or on the grill with your favorite BBQ Sauce. This easy method delivers juicy, fall-off-the-bone ribs without needing hours on the smoker.

Stove top Ribs on a white plate.

These ribs are a family favorite for summer cookouts and are perfect with a side of Creamy BLT Pasta Salad. When the weather doesn't allow for grilling, finished them in the oven works just as well. And, for dessert, my Apple Crisp recipe is the perfect sweet ending.

Why you'll love it

Budget-friendly: Skip the restaurant markup and make tender, flavorful ribs right at home.

Tender every time: Simmering the ribs first ensures they turn out fall off the bone tender.

Flexible finish: Choose the oven or grill depending on the weather or your preference.

Baby back ribs in a stock pot with salt and pepper seasoning.

Key Ingredients

Baby Back Ribs: These pork ribs are smaller and more tender than spare ribs, making them ideal for quick cook methods.

Salt and Pepper: Basic seasoning that enhances the pork flavor before adding BBQ sauce.

BBQ Sauce: Adds sweet, smoky, and tangy flavor. Use your favorite bottled or homemade sauce.

Ingredient Substitutions

  • Use spare ribs instead of baby back ribs for a meatier bite (increase simmering time by 15-20 minutes).
  • Replace BBQ sauce with this Raspberry Chipotle Sauce.
  • Try a dry rub seasoning blend instead of sauce if you prefer a less messy rib.
Baby back ribs in the stock pot ready to put on the stove top.

Variations

Spicy Ribs: Add hot sauce or cayenne pepper to the BBQ sauce.

Smoky Finish: Finish ribs on a charcoal grill for added smoky flavor.

Honey Garlic: Brush on a mixture of honey and minced garlic instead of BBQ sauce.

Top Tips

  • Always start with cold water to help draw out impurities for clearer flavors.
  • Cover the pot while bringing to a boil, then simmer uncovered to avoid overcooking.
  • Be gentle when flipping-tender ribs fall apart easily.
  • Watch colsely when broiling or grilling to avoid burning the sauce.
Stove-Top Baby Back Ribs after they have been grilled with barbecue sauce on a serving platter.

Storage Tips

  • Store cooled leftover ribs in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
  • Reheat in the oven covered with foil at 300°F until warmed through.

Serving Suggestions

Serve these ribs with Tomato Avocado Stack, Keto Potato Salad, or Keto Broccoli Salad from my site for a complete meal. Add a tall glass of tea or Rhubarb Lemonade and enjoy.

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Ribs on the grill.

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Stove-top to Grill Baby Back Ribs

Shelby Law Ruttan These Stove Top Baby Back Ribs are simmered until tender, then finished on the grill or under the broiler with BBQ sauce for a finger licking main dish that's always a hit. 4.78 from 9 votes Cook ModePrevent your screen from going dark Print FREE recipe card with your email address Pin Recipe Save Go to Collections Prep Time 10 minutes Cook Time 1 hour 10 minutes Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes Course Main DishCuisine American Servings 4Calories 443 kcal

Equipment

  • Large pot
  • Tongs
  • Silicone basting brush
  • Large baking sheet

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Ingredients 1x2x3x

  • 1 rack baby back ribs , cut into 3 sections
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 cup Sweet Baby Ray's BBQ Sauce

Instructions

  • Place the ribs in a large pot covered with water and seasoned with salt and pepper.  Bring ribs to a boil, turn heat down and simmer ribs until tender, about 1 hour.
  • While ribs are simmering, prepare baking sheet by covering with aluminum foil and spray with cooking spray. When ribs are cooked, remove from pot, place on baking sheet and slather with as much BBQ sauce as you want on the bottom side.  
  • Place on hot grill and grill for 5 minutes on each side.
  • Slather more sauce on the top side of the ribs before removing from the grill if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 443kcalCarbohydrates: 29gProtein: 28gFat: 24gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 99mgSodium: 859mgPotassium: 519mgFiber: 1gSugar: 24gVitamin A: 192IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 68mgIron: 2mg Keyword Baby Back Ribs, Stove Top Baby Back Ribs Tried this recipe?Mention @grumpyshoneybunch or tag #grumpyshoneybunch! You must use the category name, not a URL, in the category field.

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About Shelby Law Ruttan

Shelby is the author/owner of Grumpy's Honeybunch. Established in 2007, she shares and preserves family recipes as well as recipes for cooking light and keto. She has authored the One-Pot Paleo Cookbook and The Pescatarian Keto Cookbook. She is an experienced, self-taught home cook who loves to share recipes with others. She also authors the websites Honeybunch Hunts and The Best Vegetarian Recipes. You can see her work on websites such as Veal Made Easy, Parade, Community Table, SoFab Food, Yummly, and FoodGawker.

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  1. Thank you!

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  2. Great recipe ! I made it! It`s delicious!!! And it looks great , too!

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  3. Boy this sure sounds good, thanks for sharing.

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  4. I love Sweet Baby Ray's. The honey chipotle is our favorite. Your ribs look delicious and it's great having a rib recipe you can make in the winter when there's too much snow piled up to get to your grill!

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  5. Girl you are on a roll here lookin good!

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Hey, I'm Shelby

Welcome! I'm Shelby Law Ruttan, I'm a mom, grandmother, cookbook author, and content creator for HoneyB's Kitchen who started blogging family recipes in 2007....

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