Country-Style Ribs
Just add an easy spice rub and a brush of barbecue sauce.
By Hannah Klinger; Recipe by Torie Cox
No need to light a fire, wait eight hours, or even step outside for these country-style ribs! This recipe is the next best thing to having a barbecue pit in your backyard and way, way easier. Instead of grilling or smoking, these ribs slow roast in the oven until very tender. A coat of barbecue sauce (store-bought or homemade) becomes glossy and sticky—the kind of four napkin experience everyone loves. Be sure to flip the ribs gently before brushing on the sauce—they'll be so tender they might fall apart! Add these ribs to your rotation of fall recipes for whenever you crave truly great barbecue.
What are country-style ribs?
Country-style ribs are a bit misleading because they aren't really ribs at all! This cut actually comes from the shoulder (or butt) of the pig and has a lot more meat on the bone than traditional ribs. They also sometimes go by shoulder chops or blade steaks.
How long does it take to cook country-style ribs?
This really depends on the temperature: The lower the temp, the longer the cook time. That low temp—about 250° to 300°—is needed to tenderize the meat while keeping it juicy and flavorful. Seven pounds of country-style ribs will take about two and a half hours to cook at 275°.
How do you keep ribs from drying out?
Foil is your friend here. Line the sheet pans with foil before adding the ribs (to keep cleanup easy), then cover the ribs tightly with foil. This helps to hold in the juices as the ribs cook, while the steam in this pouch cooks them moist and gentle.
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- Yields:
- 6 serving(s)
- Prep Time:
- 15 mins
- Total Time:
- 3 hrs
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp.
seasoned salt
- 1 tbsp.
ground black pepper
- 1 tsp.
cayenne pepper
- 7 lb.
country-style pork ribs
- 1 c.
barbecue sauce, plus more for serving
- Nutrition Information
- Per Serving (Serves 6)
- Calories1084 Fat63 gSaturated fat13 gTrans fat0 gCholesterol392 mgSodium1342 mgCarbohydrates19 gFiber1 gSugar15 gProtein103 gVitamin D4 mcgCalcium138 mgIron5 mgPotassium1812 mg
- Note: The information shown is Edamam’s estimate based on available ingredients and preparation. It should not be considered a substitute for a professional nutritionist’s advice.Powered by
Directions
- Step 1Preheat the oven to 275°. Stir together the salt, black pepper, and cayenne in a small bowl. Season ribs all over with the spice mixture. Line two large rimmed baking sheets with aluminum foil. Arrange the ribs in a single layer on baking sheets. Cover the ribs tightly with foil and bake 2 to 2 1/2 hours or until tender. Carefully uncover the ribs, and drain any liquid from the baking sheet.
- Step 2Brush both sides of ribs evenly with 1 cup of barbecue sauce. Return to the oven and bake until ribs are fall-apart tender, about 15 to 30 minutes. Serve ribs with additional barbecue sauce.
The spice rub can be made ahead and stored for months—use it to season pork tenderloin, chicken, or pork chops.
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