Country Style Ribs

Content… What Are They? Recipe Ingredients How to Make It Recipe Variations Tips and Tricks Make-Ahead Instructions Serving and Storage Instructions FAQs What to Serve More Drool-Worthy Pork Recipes to Try Conclusion Watch How to Make It

What Are Country-Style Pork Ribs?

It may come as a surprise, but these guys aren’t ribs at all. They’re pork chops from the shoulder end of the loin, and you use the same cut when making carnitas or pulled pork. That’s even more reason to love these country-style ribs: they’re more economical and far meatier than real pork ribs. They also have that beautiful marbling of fat that keeps them moist during slow cooking, rendering them fall-apart tender and juicy!

Recipe Ingredients

1. Pork Shoulder (Bone-In) – You want a good and meaty pork cut for the best quality. Some prefer boneless pork, and that works fine.
2. Creole Seasoning – Spice up your life with this mix. Homemade Creole seasoning is super easy, or you can replace it with your fave store-bought mix or smoked paprika and dried oregano.
3. Marinade – Garlic and Dijon mustard pack a flavor and aroma punch guaranteed to please. You can use garlic from a jar or powdered garlic, but fresh always tastes better.
4. Herbs – Onions, thyme, and rosemary add depth of flavor and fill the kitchen with a mouthwatering aroma.

How to Make This Country Style Ribs Recipe

• Season – Generously rub salt, pepper, and Creole over the pork chops and onions. (Photo 1)
• Marinate – Smear the Dijon mustard on both sides of the pork chops, then add minced garlic and half of the thyme and rosemary. Set aside. (Photo 2)
• Prepare the Pan – Place the onions and the other half of the thyme and rosemary in a roasting pan. Place the pork in a single layer. Add more seasonings if desired. (Photo 3)
• Bake – Cover the roasting pan with foil to prevent your country-style ribs from drying out, then bake in a 350℉/177℃ oven for an hour. After an hour, remove the foil and cook for another 30 minutes to reduce the liquid and brown the pork. (Photo 4)

Recipe Variations

1. For BBQ country-style ribs, pour homemade BBQ sauce over them for the last 30 minutes after removing the foil. You can also use store-bought barbecue sauce.
2. Try my instant pot country-style ribs for a fork-tender version in a jiff.
3. You can also use this recipe for baked chicken. Just reduce the time in the oven to 30-40 minutes.

Tips and Tricks

1. When looking for packaged country style ribs, go for the ones with similar sizes for even cooking.
2. You don’t need to grease the roasting pan because the ribs will release enough fat as they cook.
3. To make for an easy and quick clean-up, line the roasting pan with foil before adding the ingredients.
4. Add a teaspoon or two of apple cider vinegar for extra flavor and tenderness.
5. Letting your meat rest for 10 minutes after taking it off the heat allows the juices to reabsorb for juicier meat.

Make-Ahead Instructions

Making homemade Creole seasoning and keeping it in your pantry will save some time. You could also marinate it with seasonings and Dijon mustard overnight.

If you want to make the entire recipe ahead, you can bake the ribs three days before serving.

Serving and Storage Instructions

The ribs are best served hot after resting for 10-15 minutes. Tenting country-style ribs is an excellent method to keep them warm while resting. Place the hot ribs on a wood cutting board and lightly cover them with enough aluminum foil to tuck under the edge of the ribs, leaving a peak, like a tent, above the meat.

Leftover pork ribs store well in the fridge for 3-4 days. Just wrap them in foil or plastic and store them in a shallow, airtight container.

You can also freeze them for three months. Thaw them in the refrigerator overnight, then cover and bake them for about 20 minutes in a preheated 250℉/120℃ oven. Baste the ribs with barbeque sauce to prevent drying out.

FAQs

What to Serve With Oven-Baked Country-Style Ribs

This extra delicious meal goes great with green beans and bacon and roast garlic mashed potatoes. You can also serve them with pasta or potato salad.

More Drool-Worthy Pork Recipes to Try

• Pulled Pork Sandwich
• Air-Fryer Pork Chops
• Smoked Pork Loin
• Easy Smothered Pork Chops
• Dirty Rice
• Pork Neck Bones

Conclusion

I hope you enjoy these succulent and budget-friendly country-style pork ribs that will have everyone singing your praises! What are your go-to sides for pork? Please let me know in the comments.

Watch How to Make It

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This blog post was originally published in November 2018 and has been updated with additional tips, new photos, and a video.