Dutch Oven Boneless Pork Ribs
Dutch oven boneless pork ribs are a foolproof comfort food, cooked to fall-apart perfection with a rich and savory flavor. The recipe is easy to make and will become a family favorite.
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes on the stovetop, 2 hours in the oven
Total Time: 2 hours and 20 minutes
Servings: 5-6 servings
Preparation Level: Beginner +
Important Information About the Recipe
- Searing the meat will help seal in the juice, giving you a tender meal.
- The recipe is made with mostly pantry ingredients.
DISCLAIMER: This post is sponsored by the Utah Pork Producers Association. As always, the opinions are honest and are all my own.
Ingredients
Rub
- Light brown sugar
- Smoked paprika
- Garlic salt
- Cumin
- Onion powder
- Salt
- Black pepper
- Chili powder
- Dry mustard
Pork
The recipe card at the bottom of the post contains a full printable list with all the measurements and instructions.
Helping Farmers in the United States
One of the things I love about sharing pork recipes is that they bring to light how pork helps U.S. farmers and their families. When you buy pork at your local grocery store, it comes from farmers in Utah and the U.S. You are supporting someone local, and I love that!
Pork is a Lean Cut of Meat
Pork is a lean meat and is packed with protein. In fact, it’s as lean as chicken, and there is more than 20 grams of protein in three ounces of pork.
How To Make Dutch Oven Boneless Pork Ribs
Start by spreading the rub on your boneless pork ribs. Get it on each side and rub it in.
Grab your Dutch oven, place it on the stove on medium heat, and add a tablespoon of olive oil. Sear the meat on each side for about one to two minutes. This will help seal in the juices while cooking. Then, remove the pork and set it aside.
Next, pour the chicken broth into the Dutch oven. Add the onions and carrots to the Dutch oven. Place the pork back into the Dutch oven on top of the onions and carrots. Pour the BBQ sauce on top. Finally, place the lid on top and put the pan into the oven.
Bake the ribs for one hour at 350 degrees, then lower the temperature to 300 degrees and cook for one more hour.
When is the Pork Done Cooking?
After cooking for two hours, the pork will be done. It will be deliciously fork-tender.
Variations
One of the great things about this recipe is that you can switch out some of the ingredients or add some new ones. Here are a few ideas:
- Diced pineapple
- Your favorite BBQ sauce
- Your favorite rub
- Add some apple cider or pumpkin spice flavors in the fall.
Make Ahead Tips
You can add the rub and BBQ sauce the day before cooking and allow it to marinate for at least 24 hours. Be sure to keep the pork in a sealed container in the refrigerator. You can then sear the meat and cook the dish when you’re ready.
More Delicious Pork Meals
What to Serve With The Pork Ribs
- Easy coleslaw recipe
- Broccoli salad with sunflower seeds
- Southern macaroni salad
- Crock Pot mac and cheese
Dutch Oven Boneless Pork Ribs
Ingredients
Rub
- 1/2 cup light brown sugar
- 1 Tablespoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic salt
- 1/4 teaspoon cumin
- 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 Tablespoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon dry mustard
Pork
- 3 pounds country-style boneless pork ribs
- 1 cup BBQ sauce your favorite
- 1 white onion sliced
- 1 cup baby carrots
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Instructions
- Start by mixing the rub ingredients in a bowl and rubbing all over the pork ribs.
- Next, heat olive oil in a Dutch oven on medium heat on the stovetop. Add the pork ribs and sear each one for about one minute on each side. Remove the pork ribs and set aside.
- Pour the chicken broth into the Dutch oven and scrape the bottom with a wooden spoon.
- Add the onions, carrots, and pork. Pour the BBQ sauce on top and spread it all over.
- Place the lid on top.
- Cook at 350 degrees for one hour.
- Lower the oven temperature to 300 degrees and cook for one more hour.
