Country Style Ribs

Country style ribs are an all-time dinner favorite.

Bring the BBQ inside and oven-bake a rack of tender and juicy pork ribs infused with savory spices and slathered with BBQ sauce.

Country-style ribs are very tender and juicy when cooked low and slow.
They’re a budget-friendly cut of meat and have all of the goodness and flavor you love from traditional pork ribs.
The prep is fast, most of the time needed is hands off as the ribs bake in the oven.

ribs in a dish with seasonings in bowls to make BBQ Country Style Ribs

Ingredients For Country Style Ribs

Ribs: Country-style ribs come from the pork shoulder (and aren’t actually ribs). They generally don’t have bones, but a portion of the shoulder blade might be attached at the top.

Rib Rub: This rib rub blends brown sugar with herbs and species you likely have on hand for lots of flavor. Feel free to add more seasonings or swap up the spices to your liking.

BBQ Sauce: Use your favorite barbecue sauce or make your own homemade BBQ sauce and season it any way you like!

seasoned ribs on a sheet pan to make BBQ Country Style Ribs

How to Cook Country-Style Ribs

Make the Rub: Whisk seasonings together in a small bowl.
Season the Ribs: Place ribs in a prepared baking pan and rub both sides with the seasoning mixture.
Bake the Ribs: Cover with foil and cook until barely tender (recipe below). Uncover ribs and brush generously with BBQ sauce. Cook uncovered until fork tender.

Country style ribs are brushed with barbecue sauce. Once cooked they can be placed on a hot grill or under the broiler for a few minutes to further caramelize the outside and create sweet and crackly edges and add a smoky flavor.

baked ribs to make BBQ Country Style Ribs

What to Serve With Country Style Ribs

Leftover Ribs?

Keep leftover country-style ribs in a covered container in the refrigerator for up to a week.
Reheat them in the microwave or add chunks to a soup or stew, a burger, or wrap for a hearty workday lunch.
Or chop up pieces and add to a pork stir fry. Freeze ribs in zippered bags for up to one month.

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These country-style ribs are seasoned with a homemade rub, covered in delicious barbecue sauce, and cooked low-and-slow until perfectly tender.

Prep Time 15 minutes

Cook Time 3 hours

Total Time 3 hours 15 minutes

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Preheat the oven to 275°F. Line a large rimmed baking sheet with foil.
In a small bowl whisk together chili powder, brown sugar, smoked paprika, cumin, oregano, salt, red pepper flakes, and black pepper.
Place the ribs on the prepared pan and rub all sides with the rub mixture. Cover tightly with foil. Cook for 1 hour 45 minutes to 2 hours. Open the foil and check the ribs with a fork: they should be tender. If they are still tough, cover and cook for an additional 30 minutes or until they are tender
Remove the pan from the oven and drain some of the juices if your ribs have a lot of juice. Generously brush the ribs with barbecue sauce.
Place the pan back into the oven and cook uncovered for an additional 45 to 60 minutes or until the ribs are very tender.
If desired, turn your oven on to broil and broil the ribs for 3 to 4 minutes or until lightly charred.

Cooking country-style pork ribs very low and slow breaks down the connective tissues to make tender ribs. The cooking time can vary slightly as some ribs are cut thicker or are more meaty than other cuts.
If the ribs are tough, they likely need more time—cover them tightly with foil and place them back in the oven, checking every 30 minutes. These ribs can be cooked at 250°F for a longer amount of time if desired.
Onion powder, garlic powder, or other herbs and spices can be added to the rub mixture if desired.

Nutrition information provided is an estimate and will vary based on cooking methods and brands of ingredients used.

Course Dinner, Entree, Main Course, Pork

Cuisine American

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