How to Cook Costco’s Ribs

Costco’s ribs are already prepared so all you have to do is cook them. You can cook Costco’s seasoned ribs in the oven, a Traeger, or on the grill, which will take about 2 to 3 hours in total. Once they are cooked, the rib meat should come off the bones easily.

Are Costco’s Ribs Good?

Costco’s ribs are meaty and well seasoned with a slightly sweet and smoky flavor. If you cook them slow and low you will get super delicious ribs that will fall off the bones easily. They are wonderful if you are looking for flavorful ribs that you don’t need to prepare before putting them in the oven or on the grill.

What Seasoning is On Costco’s Ribs?

Costco’s pre-seasoned ribs are seasoned with Flavor Connections Rib Rub & Seasoning. It is available in all Costco stores.

Flavor Connections Rib Rub & Seasoning is made of salt, sugar, black pepper, chili pepper, red bell pepper, garlic, onion, and safflower oil.

How Long to Cook Costco’s Seasoned Ribs

Cooking Costco’s seasoned ribs takes about 2 to 2.5 hours in the oven and about 2 hours on the grill, and 2.5 to 3 hours in the Traeger. However, the cooking time depends on the temperature. The ribs will be cooked once their internal temperature reaches 180 F to 190 F.

How to Cook Costco’s Ribs in the Oven

Here is how to cook Costco’s pre-seasoned ribs in the oven.

1. Preheat the oven to 350 F for 5 minutes.
2. Place the ribs in a covered roasting pan on a rack that allows the ribs to sit above a layer of water or wrap them in foil aluminum.
3. Cook the ribs for about 2 hours until they reach 190 F, or until the meat separates from the bones easily.
4. If desired, you can brush the ribs with barbecue sauce, return them to the oven, and bake them for 20 to 25 more minutes.
5. Serve and enjoy.

Costco’s ribs should be cooked in the oven at 350 F for about 2 to 2.5 hours or until the internal temperature reaches 190 F.

How to Cook Costco’s Ribs in the Traeger

1. Preheat the Traeger to 275 F (135 C).
2. Once the Traeger reaches 275 F (135 C), add the ribs to it with the meat side facing up along 1 cup of apple cider vinegar.
3. Smoke for 2 hours.
4. After 2 hours, brush the apple cider vinegar and some BBQ sauce on the ribs.
5. Smoke the ribs for another 25 minutes.
6. After 25 minutes, flip the ribs over, and brush the other side with BBQ sauce.
7. Smoke again for another 25 minutes.
8. Enjoy the ribs with your favorite side dish or sauce.

Costco’s ribs should be cooked in the Traeger at 275 F for about 2.5 to 3 hours or until the internal temperature reaches 190 F.

How to Cook Costco’s Ribs On the Grill

1. Preheat the grill to 375 F.
2. Place the rack of ribs on the grill with the bone side facing down on the grill and close the lid. Allow the ribs to cook for 30 minutes.
3. After 30 minutes, take the ribs off the grill and place them on aluminum foil.
4. Fold up the sides of the foil, pour apple juice over top and wrap tightly in foil. make sure this is as watertight as possible after pouring in the apple juice.
5. Place the wrapped ribs back on the grill, and grill them for 30 minutes at 375 F.
6. Reduce the heat to 250 F. Unwrap the ribs, remove them from the foil, and place them back on the grill.
7. Brush each side with BBQ sauce every 5 minutes for a total of 30 minutes or until the internal temperature of the ribs is 190 F.
8. Allow the ribs to rest for 10 minutes, before slicing and serving.

Cooking Costco’s ribs on the grill should take about 2 hours and until the internal temperature reaches 190 F.

What Other Ribs Does Costco Sell?

You can find many kinds of pork ribs in Costco stores.

Here are the different kinds of pork ribs you can find at Costco:

• Swift Premium Pork Loin Back ribs.
• Swift Premium Pork St.
• Kirkland Signature St Louis Pork Spare Ribs.
• Kirkland Signature Pork Shoulder Country Style Ribs Boneless.
• Kirkland Signature Seasoned Pork Baby Back Ribs.
• Kirkland Signature Seasoned Pork Baby Back Ribs.

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What Can You Serve With Cooked Costco Ribs?

You can serve Costco’s ribs with baked beans and mashed potatoes with gravy. Additionally, you can serve the ribs with cucumber salad or mac and cheese.

Here is a List of Dishes to Serve with Cooked Costco’s Pork Ribs:

• Baked Beans
• Mac & Cheese
• Fried Green Tomatoes
• Coleslaw
• Cornbread
• Fried Rice
• Stuffed Mushrooms
• Corn on the Cob
• Corn Fritters
• French Potato Salad
• Corn Salad
• Mashed Potatoes
• Fried Pickles
• Green Salad
• Cheese Grits
• Fruit Salad
• Sweet Potato Fries
• Broccoli Salad
• Creamy Macaroni Salad

How to Store & Reheat

Storing:

Grilled or cooked in the oven, cooked pork ribs can last in the fridge for 3 to 4 days. Refrigerate the cooked pork ribs in shallow airtight containers or wrap tightly with heavy-duty aluminum foil or plastic wrap.

Reheating:

To reheat your cooked pork ribs, wrap the ribs in aluminum foil and then place it in a 350 F oven for about 15 minutes. The internal temperature should reach 160 F. If they don’t, put them back in and check them every 5 minutes.