Country style ribs are first coated with a flavorful wet rub and then baked in the oven until tender and falling off the bone. Smother with barbecue sauce and devour!
Why this recipe works
These succulent country style ribs are cooked slowly to perfection with a savory wet rub and finished with a generous basting of barbecue sauce. This style of ribs is extra meaty and isn’t truly considered “ribs” if you want to get technical. The cut of pork used in country style ribs comes from the shoulder bone but they’re very similar to classic ribs offering the same flavor and texture with a more affordable price tag.
Ingredients you will need
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Ingredient Info and Substitution Suggestions
MEAT – Country style pork ribs aren’t actually ribs, but rather a cut of pork similar to rib chops or pork shoulder. They’re better value compared to regular ribs, offering a substantial amount more meat on the bone.
RUB – A combo of garlic salt, chili powder, paprika, onion powder, dry mustard, brown sugar, and olive oil make a super flavorful wet rub to get these ribs started off on the right foot.
SAUCE – You can use your favorite bottled barbecue sauce for this recipe or make your own Dr. Pepper barbecue sauce!
How to Make Country Style Ribs
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- Preheat oven to 350 F. Line a baking pan with aluminum foil and place a wire rack on top of the pan.
- In a medium bowl, combine all of the wet rub ingredients. Coat the ribs on all sides with the wet rub.
- Heat enough oil in a skillet to coat the bottom of the pan. Heat over medium-high heat until shimmering.
- Place ribs into the hot oil and sear on all sides.
- Move the ribs to the wire rack. Bake ribs in the oven for 2 hours.
- Remove from oven and brush with barbecue sauce. Return to oven for one more hour.
- Remove from oven and add more sauce if desired.
Frequently Asked Questions & Expert Tips
Store any cooled leftovers in an air-tight container kept in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. Reheat gently in a 275F oven for around 20-25 minutes or until warmed through. Reheating low and slow helps prevent the pork from drying out.
Yes, you can freeze cooked country style ribs. Place them in an air-tight container or freezer bag and freeze for 2-3 months. Thaw in the refrigerator overnight and reheat in a 275F oven until warmed through.
Serving Suggestions
Serve country style ribs with homemade baked beans, corn on the cobs, coleslaw, mac and cheese, cornbread, or your favorite barbecue sides!
These tender pork ribs are perfect for barbecues and cookouts where you want to use the grill for other dishes. Enjoy the ribs warm with plenty of barbecue sauce both on top and on the side for dipping.
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Country Style Ribs
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Print It Pin It Rate ItIngredients
- 4 pounds country style bone-in pork ribs
- oil for searing
Wet Rub
- 2 teaspoons garlic salt
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon dry mustard powder
- 1 Tablespoon brown sugar
- 2 Tablespoons olive oil
- barbecue sauce of your choice
Things You’ll Need
Before You Begin
- You can use your favorite bottled barbecue sauce for this recipe or make your own Dr. Pepper barbecue sauce.
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 F. Line a baking pan with aluminum foil and place a wire rack on top of the pan.
- In a medium bowl, combine all of the wet rub ingredients. Coat the ribs on all sides with the wet rub.
- Heat enough oil in a skillet to coat the bottom of the pan. Heat over medium-high heat until shimmering.
- Place ribs into the hot oil and sear on all sides.
- Move the ribs to the wire rack. Bake ribs in the oven for 2 hours.
- Remove from oven and brush with barbecue sauce. Return to oven for one more hour.
- Remove from oven and add more sauce if desired.
Expert Tips & FAQs
- Store any cooled leftovers in an air-tight container kept in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. Reheat gently in a 275F oven for around 20-25 minutes or until warmed through. Reheating low and slow helps prevent the pork from drying out.
Nutrition
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