Oven Baked Country Style Pork Ribs

Two country style bbq ribs on a white plate with mashed potatoes and green beans.

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Oven Baked Country Style Pork Ribs

These Barbecue Country Style Pork Ribs are tender, juicy, and full of rich, slow-cooked flavor with a simple rib rub and your favorite BBQ sauce. Baked low and slow until perfectly fork tender, then finished uncovered for a caramelized, sticky glaze, they deliver that classic barbecue taste right from your oven. It’s an easy, hands-off recipe that’s perfect for weeknights, weekends, or feeding a hungry crowd.

Author: Nikki Lee

Servings: 8 servings

Prep Time 5

Cook Time 3

Total Time 3 5

Equipment

Ingredients

▢ 6 pounds country style pork ribs this should be a pork shoulder “rib”
▢ ⅓ cup homemade rib rub or to taste (coat generously on both sides)
▢ 1 ½ - 2 cups BBQ sauce or to taste

Instructions

Line a large rimmed sheet pan (I use a 12 x 17 pan) or roasting pan with aluminum foil. If you are making a smaller amount of ribs use a smaller pan or 9X13 pan.
Pat the ribs dry with paper towels and place on the line baking sheet. Season all sides generously with rib rub. Then lightly press the rub into the ribs.
Let sit at room temperature for 30 minutes while the oven preheats.
Preheat the oven to 275℉.
Cover the pan tightly with foil (you want to be sure the steam stays trapped inside so the ribs do not dry out).
Bake for about 2 hours or the internal temperature should read about 190-200℉. The time will depend on the size and thickness.
Carefully remove the pan from the oven. These ribs will render a lot of liquid, so be careful not to spill. Place on a flat surface and remove the foil. Check to be sure they are fork tender. If not, re-cover with foil and cook for an additional 20 to 30 minutes.
Drain the pan liquids into a bowl to discard.
Brush the ribs on all sides generously with BBQ sauce. Return to the oven uncovered and bake for 15-20 minutes, until the sauce is caramelized. The internal temperature should read about 200-205℉.
To get extra caramelization, turn the oven to broil for 3-5 minutes additional minutes, keeping an eye on them so they don’t burn.
Remove the ribs from the oven and let rest for 5-10 minutes.
Enjoy. We love them with green beans, baked potatoes, or mashed potatoes.

Notes

GLUTEN-FREE BBQ COUNTRY RIBS:

Use a gluten-free rib rub and BBQ sauce (many store-bought sauces contain gluten, so be sure to check labels). All other ingredients are naturally gluten-free, making this an easy recipe to adapt without changing the method or flavor. We love KC Maserpiece Original, and it is gluten-free.

Pro Tips:

Choose shoulder ribs for the most flavor and tenderness. You want some fat; this keeps the ribs juicy. Look for country ribs that are even in size so they cook evenly.
Plan for about 3 pounds per 4 servings.
Smaller ribs cook faster, larger ones take longer.
Always cook covered first to keep moisture in so they don't get tough.
If halving the recipe, use a smaller pan so the ribs stay nestled in the juices.

Slow Cooker Instructions

Season ribs with rib rub. Add ½–¾ cup of BBQ sauce to the bottom of the slow cooker, then add the ribs (stacking if needed), and top with another ½–¾ cup of sauce. Cover and cook on LOW for 8–10 hours or HIGH for 5–6 hours, until fork-tender.

For a caramelized finish, transfer ribs to a foil-lined baking sheet, brush with additional BBQ sauce, and broil for 3–6 minutes until bubbly. Let rest before serving.

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