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Country Ribs Recipe

Published: June 15, 2025 Prep Time: About 15 minutes Cook Time: About 2 hours 30 minutes Total Time: About 2 hours 45 minutes Serves: 6 Difficulty: Easy Category: Main Course Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 4 pounds country-style pork ribs
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 large onion, sliced
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 cup barbecue sauce
  • 1/2 cup apple cider vinegar
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 325°F
  2. Season ribs with salt and black pepper
  3. Heat olive oil in a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat
  4. Brown ribs on all sides, working in batches if necessary
  5. Remove ribs and set aside
  6. Add onion and garlic to the pot, cook until softened
  7. In a bowl, whisk together barbecue sauce, vinegar, brown sugar, Worcestershire sauce, mustard, paprika, and cayenne
  8. Return ribs to the pot and pour sauce over them
  9. Cover and bake for 2 hours, turning ribs halfway through
  10. Remove lid and bake for 30 more minutes until sauce thickens
  11. Let rest for 10 minutes before serving
  12. Serve with additional barbecue sauce if desired

Special Notes

These country-style ribs are fall-off-the-bone tender and perfect for a hearty meal. The long, slow cooking process ensures the meat is incredibly tender and flavorful. Country-style ribs are actually cut from the shoulder area, so they're meatier than traditional ribs. This recipe works great in a slow cooker as well - just cook on low for 6-8 hours. Serve with coleslaw and cornbread for a complete Southern meal.