Oven Roasted Country Style Ribs: A Flavorful Delight
These oven-roasted country-style ribs are coated in a flavorful spice rub and slow-cooked until fall-off-the-bone tender. They are a delicious and easy main course for any meal.
Equipment
- oven
- 9x13-inch baking dish
- aluminum foil
- gallon-sized zip-top bag (optional)
- baking sheet (optional)
- broiler (optional)
Ingredients
- 2.5–3 lbs country style pork ribs (shoulder/butt cut)
- 3 tbsp brown sugar
- 2 tsp kosher salt
- 1 tsp ground mustard
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp black pepper
- ½ tsp cayenne pepper
- ¼ cup BBQ sauce optional
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 325°F (163°C) and line a 13"x9" baking dish with aluminum foil.
- Combine brown sugar, salt, mustard, paprika, onion powder, garlic powder, black pepper, and cayenne pepper in a bowl.
- Thoroughly coat the country-style pork ribs with the spice rub, using a zip-top bag for easier mixing if desired.
- Place the seasoned ribs in the prepared baking dish, ensuring the fattier side faces up and they are spaced apart.
- Cover the baking dish tightly with aluminum foil.
- Bake on the middle rack for 2.5 hours, or until the meat is tender.
- For an optional glaze, transfer the ribs to a foil-lined baking sheet, brush with BBQ sauce, and broil for about 5 minutes until caramelized.
- Serve the ribs immediately, spooning over any reserved pan juices.
Notes
Ensure you are using shoulder/butt cut country-style ribs, as loin cuts can be leaner and may result in dry meat. This recipe was updated in July 2023 to favor broiling for caramelization over a longer oven bake with sauce.