Hint: It’s definitely not the microwave.

(Meanwhile, you could preheat the oven!)

Step 2: Preheat the oven

Yes, the oven.

ribs slathered with barbecue sauce

Credit:Fred Hardy II, Food Stylist: Emily Nabors Hall, Props Stylist: Christina Brockman

Using a microwave is a quick trip to a tough, rubbery rib.

Use the center rack so that the ribs are evenly heated by the circulating heat.

But you absolutely, 100%, no-excuses-allowed, should cover the ribs before you reheat them.

You want them to warm up, not dry out.

Heat them until the internal temperature registers at least 130F.