Oven-Baked Pork Ribs in Foil with Tomato Sauce
Juicy and tender pork ribs slowly cooked in foil with a fragrant garlic and tomato coating. This no-fuss recipe delivers fall-off-the-bone meat with a beautifully caramelized finish. A crowd-pleasing dish that's perfect for any family dinner!
🛒 Ingredients
5 servings
- 1 kg (2.2 lb) pork ribs
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 teaspoon fine salt
- 1 cup (200 ml) tomato sauce or crushed tomatoes
- Black pepper to taste
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Directions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 350°F (180°C).
- 2
Rinse the pork ribs under cold water and pat dry with paper towels.
- 3
Rub the minced garlic and salt generously over every surface of the ribs.
- 4
Spread the tomato sauce evenly over all sides of the meat.
- 5
Wrap the ribs tightly in aluminum foil and place on a baking sheet.
- 6
Bake for 50 minutes — the steam inside the foil makes the meat incredibly tender.
- 7
Unwrap the foil, baste with the collected cooking juices, and return to the oven.
- 8
Bake uncovered for 20 to 40 more minutes until golden and caramelized.
💡 Chef's Tip
For deeper flavor, marinate the ribs overnight with garlic, salt, and tomato sauce in the fridge. Serve alongside roasted potatoes or steamed white rice.
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