Fancy something that’s as soothing as it is simple?
Get ready to fall in love with Country Style Ribs. These tender ribs are baked in the oven with savory seasonings until buttery tender and basted with a rich and flavorful barbecue sauce!
Whether you’re serving it up for a relaxed family dinner or displaying it at your next BBQ, it’s sure to turn heads!
What are Country Style Ribs?
- This dish combines the comforts of home cooking with the hearty flavors of grilling.
- Country-style pork ribs come from the shoulder area of the pig and are therefore super tender And budget friendly.
- The recipe makes for generous portions and ensures that enough is left over (or saved for later)!
ingredients and variations
Country Style Ribs – Country style pork ribs are loaded with flavor. They contain a mixture of light and dark meat, which gives them a lot of flavor. You can find them boneless or boneless, both will work in this recipe.
rib rib – This rub recipe is the perfect combination of sweet, salty, and savory! You can also substitute maple syrup or honey for the brown sugar if you prefer. Add your own favorite herbs and spices like onion powder and garlic powder.
barbecue sauce – Use your favorite BBQ sauce. My favorite pre-made sauce is Sweet Baby Ray’s, but to take it to the next level, mix in half with the Heinz chili sauce. If you have enough time, prepare homemade BBQ sauce for even better taste!
How to cook country style ribs
- Pat ribs dry and rub with rib grater.
- Cover the ribs and bake in a foil-lined pan according to the recipe below, or until they start to get tender.
- Remove the ribs from the oven and brush generously with BBQ sauce.
- Cook uncovered for another hour, until meat is fork-tender.
What to serve with country-style ribs
Tips for tender ribs in country style
- Add chopped onions to the pan over the ribs for extra flavor.
- If you check the ribs aren’t tender yet, cook them a little longer. need ribs more time when they are hard.
- Cook country-style pork ribs on a very low and slow speed to break down the connective tissue and yield tender ribs.
How to store leftovers
Store leftover country-style ribs in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week. Warm them up in the microwave or add pieces to a soup, stir-fry or make BBQ sandwiches for the work day! Freeze ribs in ziplock bags for up to a month.
Delicious rib recipes
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Country style BBQ ribs
These farmhouse-style BBQ ribs are topped with a homemade rub and a delicious barbecue sauce for the perfect appetizer.
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Preheat the oven to 250°F. Line a large rimmed baking sheet with foil.
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In a small bowl, stir together the chili powder, brown sugar, smoked paprika, cumin, oregano, salt, red pepper flakes, and black pepper.
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Place the ribs on the prepared skillet and rub all sides with the rub mixture. Cover tightly with foil. Cook for 1 ½ to 2 hours. Open the foil and check the ribs with a fork. They should be slightly tender. If still chewy, cover and cook for another 30 minutes.
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Remove the pan from the oven and drain some of the juice if your ribs are juicy. Brush the ribs generously with barbecue sauce.
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Place the pan back into the oven and cook uncovered for an additional 45 to 60 minutes, or until the ribs are very tender.
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If desired, turn on the oven to broil and sear the ribs for 3 to 4 minutes or until lightly charred.
Calories: 383.4 | Carbohydrates: 24.59G | Protein: 29.27G | Fat: 08/18G | Saturated Fatty Acids: 3.57G | Cholesterol: 109.09mg | Sodium: 956.05mg | Potassium: 633.44mg | Fiber: 1.23G | Sugar: 19.44G | Vitamin A: 748.81IU | Vitamin C: 0.32mg | Calcium: 59.75mg | Iron: 2.18mg
Nutritional information is an estimate and may vary depending on cooking method and brand of ingredients used.
course Dinner, main course
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