Country Style Pork Ribs Recipe
These oven-baked country style pork ribs are fall-apart tender, coated in BBQ sauce, and finished under the broiler until caramelized.
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 578kcal
Equipment
Ingredients
- 4 pounds country-style pork ribs
- 1 tablespoon kosher salt
- 2 teaspoons coarse-ground black pepper
- ¼ cup light brown sugar
- 1 ½ teaspoons garlic powder
- ¾ teaspoon onion powder
- 1 ½ teaspoons smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- ½ teaspoon dried thyme
- 2 cups your favorite BBQ sauce
Instructions
- Pat the ribs dry with paper towels, then lay them on a foil-lined baking sheet.
- In a small bowl, stir together the salt, black pepper, brown sugar, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, cumin, and thyme. Coat the ribs on all sides with the dry rub, then arrange in a single layer. Let sit at room temperature for 30 minutes.
- Preheat your oven to 250°F and place one rack in the bottom third position and the other rack in the top third position (about 6 inches away from the broiler).
- Cover the pan tightly with foil, then place on the bottom rack and bake until an inserted digital thermometer reads 195°F and the ribs are fall-off-the-bone tender, about 2 hours to 2 hours 20 minutes.
- Carefully remove the ribs from the oven (there will be liquid in the pan) and set the oven to broil. Uncover the ribs and carefully drain and discard the cooking juices. Liberally brush the BBQ sauce onto the ribs, turning to coat each rib completely.
- Return the uncovered pan to the top rack and broil until the sauce thickens and the tops of the ribs begin to caramelize, about 5 minutes. Watch closely, so the sauce doesn’t burn.
- Remove from the oven, place the ribs on a serving platter, and enjoy immediately.
Notes
How to Store
- Fridge: Let the ribs cool completely, then store them in an airtight container with some of the sauce to keep them from drying out. They will keep for up to 4 days.
- Freezer: Wrap the ribs tightly in plastic wrap, then foil, or place them in a freezer-safe container. Freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw in the fridge overnight before reheating.
- Reheating: Warm them in a 300°F oven covered with foil until heated through so they stay tender. You can also use the microwave, just add some extra sauce and cover the ribs they don't dry out.
Nutrition
Calories: 578kcal | Carbohydrates: 50g | Protein: 39g | Fat: 24g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 145mg | Sodium: 2273mg | Potassium: 897mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 41g | Vitamin A: 487IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 93mg | Iron: 3mg