Ingredients
Country-style pork ribs (bone-in or boneless)
Salt and black pepper
Optional seasonings: garlic powder, onion powder, brown sugar, ground mustard, smoked paprika, cayenne pepper
Your favorite BBQ sauce
Olive oil (optional)
Aluminum foil
A roasting pan or rimmed baking sheet
Brush for applying BBQ sauce
Instructions
1. Preheat the oven to 300°F (150°C).
2. Pat ribs dry and, if desired, rub with olive oil. Season generously with salt, pepper, and optional spices.
3. Arrange ribs in a single layer on a foil-lined pan, fattier side up.
4. Cover tightly with foil and bake for 2 to 2.5 hours, adding 30 minutes for very large ribs.
5. Remove from oven, carefully lift foil to avoid steam, and drain excess liquid.
6. Brush BBQ sauce generously over the ribs.
7. Lower oven to 275°F (135°C) and bake uncovered for 1 hour, checking tenderness after 20 minutes for smaller ribs.
8. Optional: Broil for 3-5 minutes to caramelize sauce.
9. Let ribs rest 5-10 minutes before serving.
Last Step:
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⏲️ Fully thaw ribs before cooking to ensure even heat distribution.
🧂 Enhance flavor by adding garlic and onion powder or a spice rub.
🍖 For a crisper exterior, pat ribs dry before seasoning.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Resting Time: 5-10 minutes
- Cook Time: 3 to 3.5 hours
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6 ounces cooked meat
- Calories: 265-372 kcal
- Sugar: Varies based on BBQ sauce
- Sodium: Varies based on seasoning
- Fat: Moderate
- Saturated Fat: Varies
- Unsaturated Fat: Varies
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: From BBQ sauce and sugar in seasoning
- Fiber: Varies
- Protein: Moderate to high
- Cholesterol: Varies