Country-style pork ribs are a flavorful and versatile cut of pork that are known for their meatiness and tenderness. Despite their name, they are not actually ribs in the traditional sense, but rather cuts of meat taken from the shoulder or blade end of the pork loin. They may contain a bone or be boneless, depending on how they are cut by the butcher. The bone-in variety adds extra flavor to the meat during cooking.
Country-style pork ribs have a good balance of lean meat and fat, making them ideal for slow cooking methods that results in tender and juicy ribs. Whether you prefer a sweet and tangy barbecue sauce or a savory spice rub, these ribs offer a hearty and delicious option that is sure to please pork lovers.
I chose to combine both a savory spice rub and sweet and tangy bbq sauce. Country-style pork ribs are slowly cooked at a low heat with the spice rub – allowing plenty of time for the flavors to incorporate into the meat. After a couple hours of cooking, the country-stye ribs are lathered in a sweet and tangy bbq sauce and cooked uncovered to develop a caramelized exterior.
Slow Roasted Country-Style BBQ Pork Ribs
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minutesThese slow-cooked country-style pork ribs are incredibly tender and flavorful, with the combination of a savory rub and sweet and tangy BBQ sauce infusing into the meat
Ingredients
3 pounds country-style pork ribs
1 tablespoon paprika
1/4 cup brown sugar
1 tablespoon garlic powder
1 tablespoon onion powder
1 tablespoon salt
1 tablespoon ground black pepper
1/4 cup vegetable oil
1 cup bbq sauce
Directions
- In a small bowl, combine the paprika, brown sugar, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, salt, black pepper, and vegetable oil. This will be the rub for the ribs.
- Rub the seasoning mixture all over the country-style pork ribs, ensuring they are evenly coated.
- Preheat the oven to 275°F.
- Place the seasoned pork ribs in a single layer in a large roasting pan. Cover tightly with aluminum foil.
- Cook, covered, for 2 hours undisturbed.
- Remove from the oven and discard the aluminum foil wrap. Transfer the ribs to a plate and baste the ribs with bbq sauce. Pour the liquid out from the roasting pan and return the ribs to it. Turn the oven temperature up to 350°. Return the bbq basted ribs to the oven and cook, uncovered, for 1 hour.
- Once cooked, remove the ribs from the oven and let them rest for a few minutes before serving. Loading gallery media…
