The BBQ Blog

How do you eat BBQ ribs? Do you consider them a versatile recipe ingredient? If not, you should start! We have some great suggestions on how to enjoy Tony Roma’s boneless BBQ ribs this summer.

• What could be simpler than a meat and vegetable skewer? How about substituting boneless BBQ ribs for the same old beef. This Boneless BBQ Ribs Skewer is a great way to get your meat and veggies quickly and easily, with rib meat that’s so succulent and tender it practically melts in your mouth.
• Barbecue pizza is a real treat. It’s easy to use BBQ ribs in this recipe, which is so simple and tasty that it’s likely to stay in your regular menu rotation.
• Would you consider BBQ ribs for your Mexican Fiesta? You might, once you’ve tried these Sweet and Spicy Short Rib Tacos. The recipe, as written, takes 7 hours, but if you modify it to use pre-cooked ribs, you can cut that down to practically no time at all.
• Ribs for breakfast? Don’t knock it until you’ve tried it! This Baby Back Ribs Eggs Benedict recipe uses leftovers to make something scrumptious and new. If you use boneless BBQ ribs, it makes this recipe even easier!
• Want to serve your ribs over pasta? We’ve talked about rib tacos and rib pizza, so why not? This recipe for Italian Country Style Ribs will have your mouth watering, no matter what your pasta preference.

Of course, you can always just eat Tony Roma’s boneless pre-cooked BBQ ribs just as they are! Easy to prepare, they can be on your table in about 20 minutes, any night of the week. To find Tony Roma’s at a grocery store near you, visit the store locator on our website. To connect with the online community, like us on Facebook, follow us on Twitter and check out our mouthwatering Pinterest boards.

It’s almost time for Cinco de Mayo: will your menu for the fiesta on May 5^th include BBQ ribs? They may sound like an unlikely choice for this particular holiday, but trust us, BBQ ribs are welcome any time and any place. With this list of Latin inspired options, your Cinco de Mayo may be forever changed!

• What constitutes a Latin BBQ sauce? You can give your BBQ ribs a fiesta flair by using flavors like ancho Chile, citrus, or habanero. Try these homemade sauces to give your ribs an easy Mexican makeover! Use fresh ingredients for the best barbecue sauces, and consider the recipes a jumping off point, to which you add your own signature style.
• Your side dishes can pop with Latin flavor! Give an old favorite of the backyard barbecue a twist with this delicious recipe for Roasted Corn Potato Salad. Looking for something sophisticated? Try this Serrano Wrapped Asparagus. Black Bean and Corn Salad is always a big hit, as is this Spicy Red Pepper Pasta Salad. Want something purely, authentically Latin? You can’t go wrong with Tostones!
• BBQ ribs can be Cinco de Mayo worthy too. Make spicy Latin BBQ Ribs, using a rub that features coriander, cumin, chili powder, cinnamon, and brown sugar for an exotic and crowd pleasing flavor. These delicious ribs take about 90 minutes to prepare on the grill or up to two hours in the oven.

Have time to make one of these fun sides, but not the BBQ ribs? Tony Roma’s has you covered! Our succulent precooked barbecue is easy to prepare, and it can be on your table in about 20 minutes. To find Tony Roma’s at a grocery store near you, visit the store locator on our website. To connect with the online community, like us on Facebook, follow us on Twitter, and check out our mouthwatering Pinterest boards.

What’s your favorite flavor for BBQ ribs? Do you have a cherished recipe that you pull out when you barbecue, or are you always on the lookout for new tastes and combinations? There are many different ways to spice up your BBQ ribs, from the traditional to fruit infused, to the Asian inspired and beyond. The following is a list of some that we think sound pretty amazing:

• Honey Soy Appetizer Ribs are made from 2 racks of spare ribs cut in half. For the sauce, mix a cup of honey, 1/3-cup soy sauce, 3 tablespoons of sherry, 2 teaspoons of garlic powder and ½ teaspoon of dried crushed red pepper. Pour this mixture over parboiled ribs right before grilling.
• Apricot-Pineapple Sweet Ribs are seasoned with a spice rub, marinated in a sweet glaze and basted with honey-sweetened bottled barbecue sauce. The dry rub contains dark brown sugar, garlic salt, chili powder, salt, black pepper, celery salt, white pepper, red pepper and cinnamon and can be mixed together and stored in an airtight container for up to a month. This is combined with a liquid seasoning that contains pineapple juice, apricot nectar, balsamic vinegar and minced garlic. The mixture is applied to the ribs before grilling. The sweet glaze is applied after grilling, made simply by combining tomato-based barbecue sauce and honey.
• Peanut-Ginger Marinade is made of peanut butter, chili paste, soy sauce, oil, vinegar, garlic, ginger and ground red pepper. The meat is marinated in this mixture and left to soak in the flavors in the refrigerator overnight.
• Sweet Balsamic Marinade is simple and quick to make. Just mix balsamic vinegar, oil, brown sugar, sweet onion and cracked black pepper. Then, pour it over the meat and marinate it in the refrigerator for 1-4 hours.
• Wine Marinade is another simple recipe, perfect for marinating in the refrigerator. To prepare it, mix soy sauce, red wine, sugar, minced garlic, ground ginger and molasses.
• Smoke Tequila Lime Marinade can be poured into a resealable plastic bag for marinating meat in the refrigerator. It contains garlic powder, onion powder, salt, cayenne pepper, liquid smoke, lime juice, tequila, vegetable oil and cilantro. After adding meat to the bag, make sure to squeeze out the excess air.

If you want BBQ ribs that are perfectly seasoned, but you don’t want to have to do the heavy lifting, Tony Roma’s precooked ribs are the perfect solution. Succulent and flavorful, with just the right sauce and seasoning, Tony Roma’s ribs are easy and convenient, going from the refrigerator to your table in about twenty minutes. To find Tony Roma’s BBQ ribs near you, visit the store locator on our website. To connect with the online community, like us on Facebook, follow us on Twitter and check out the best BBQ recipes on our Pinterest.

BBQ ribs are so succulent and delicious; they almost seem like the perfect food- except, of course, if you’re considering them for a Valentine’s date. Picture this: you’re cozily tucked away at a corner table in your favorite restaurant, enjoying their delectable BBQ ribs, gazing into the eyes of your beloved, when splat! Rib sauce, all over your white shirt. Total disaster. Is there any way to avert this crisis, while still enjoying your favorite BBQ ribs? We think we can help.

• For starters, don’t wear your white shirt. Honestly, this is a no-brainer. No white shirt, no unsightly stain! For best results, wear a patterned shirt, or at least one the same shade as your favorite barbecue sauce.
• Have your wet nap at the ready. Most restaurants that serve barbecue also provide handy moist towelettes to assist with the cleanup. Are you making the most of this opportunity for quick rescue from disastrous BBQ splotching? Have that bad boy open and available, close at hand the minute barbecue sauce goes somewhere it shouldn’t.
• Of course, you can always ask for your sauce on the side. This allows for dips into the sauce in perfect proportion to your mouth, preventing unseemly spills. On the other hand, are you willing to sacrifice the pre-sauced ribs? Some people are not, so it’s ok if that’s not an option for you.
• Maybe your rib hold needs perfecting. Do you have a good grip on the bones at either end of the rib? Getting a handle on your ribs means less chance of dropping them onto your clothes, so it might be a good idea to practice rib holding ahead of time.
• Could it be that you’re rushing the rib experience? Slow down! Like any good thing, ribs deserve to be savored, so take small bites, and enjoy the experience. If you’re not speed eating, you may be able to keep your sauce spillage under control.

Of course, there’s one great way to enjoy the taste of BBQ ribs without embarrassing yourself in public: stay home! With Tony Roma’s precooked ribs, it’s easy to enjoy the great taste of ribs in the privacy of your own home, because they’re quickly prepared in the oven or on the grill and ready in about twenty minutes. What’s more romantic than an evening in with the delicious taste of Tony Roma’s ribs? For more information on where to find them, visit the store locator on our website.To connect with the online community and share romantic Valentine’s ideas, rib recipes and more, like us on Facebook and follow us on Twitter.