Get ready for tender, juicy, perfectly cooked Country Style Pork Ribs in the oven! This easy recipe is fuss-free, full of flavor, and perfect for both busy weeknights and Sunday dinner!
Country style ribs are some of my favorite ribs to cook, especially when I'm using the oven. They're simple, hearty, and friends, they are so good! My family gobbles these pork country style ribs up every time; there are never and leftovers!
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Key Ingredients & Substitutions
- Pork Country Style Ribs - Aim for bone-in ribs if you can, for juicier ribs!
- Spice Rub - I use a mix of spice cabinet staples. You can substitute with your favorite pork spice rub.
- BBQ Sauce - I use my favorite homemade BBQ Sauce, but you can use your favorite kind.
How To Make Country Style Pork Ribs in the Oven
Making pork country style ribs in the oven couldn't be easier, and I'll walk you through each step below.
- In a small bowl mix together all of the spices to make the spice rub.
- Pat the ribs dry with paper and rub the spice mix all over each rib.
- Next, heat the oil in a large cast iron skillet over medium high heat. Add the ribs and sear them on all sides until browned.
- Add the melted butter to the bottom of your baking dish and transfer the ribs to the dish, cover and bake for 1 hour and 30 minutes.
- Remove the foil, brush with BBQ sauce and return to the oven to continue baking for 30 minutes.
- Brush finished ribs with more sauce, if desired, or serve it on the side. Enjoy!
👉 Quick Tips
- Searing the ribs before baking them creates a deep, savory flavor. Recommended but can be skipped.
- Time will vary depending on the thickness of your ribs. Start checking at 1 hour 30 minutes into the baking time.
This is my go-to method for making tender, flavorful country style pork ribs in the oven. I hope your family enjoys them as much as mine does!
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📖 Recipe
Country Style Pork Ribs
Equipment
- 9x13 baking dish
Ingredients
- 2 ½ pounds pork country style ribs bone in
- 1 ½ teaspoons salt
- ½ teaspoon pepper
- 1 teaspoon ground mustard
- 2 teaspoons paprika smoked paprika is great in this recipe
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- ¼ teaspoon chipotle powder or cayenne pepper
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons butter melted
- BBQ Sauce as needed
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F. In a small bowl, combine all of the spices and mix until fully combined.
- Pat the ribs dry with paper towels and rub the spice mix all over each rib, pressing into the meat to make sure it sticks really good.
- Next, heat the oil in a large cast iron skillet over medium high heat. Add the ribs and sear them on all sides until browned.
- Add the melted butter to the bottom of a 9x13 baking dish and transfer the ribs to the dish, cover with foil and bake for 1 hour and 30 minutes.
- Remove the foil and check to see if the ribs are tender enough to pull away from the bone. If they are, brush with BBQ sauce and return to the oven uncovered for 30 minutes. If not, cover and continue baking for another 30 minutes (or longer if needed), then continue with the recipe.
- Brush finished ribs with more sauce, if desired, or serve it on the side. Enjoy!
Notes
- 2 ½ pounds of pork country style ribs usually ends up being 6 ribs. I am able to feed my family of 5, two adults, 1 tween and 2 little kids with this amount.
- When serving adults I like to do 2-3 ribs per person.
- Searing the ribs before baking them creates a deep, savory flavor. Recommended but can be skipped.
- Time will vary depending on the thickness of your ribs. Start checking at 1 hour 30 minutes into the baking time.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes! These ribs are cut from the same cut of meat used to make pulled pork, the shoulder. So, they need time to break down and get tender. Low and slow in the oven is the best way to cook them.
Bake them at 350°F. This temperature is perfect for getting the ribs tender without drying them out.
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