Easy Oven Baked Country Style Pork Ribs Recipe

Are you looking for a delicious and easy oven-baked pork rib recipe? Look no further! These southern-style pork ribs are cooked to perfection in the oven and are sure to satisfy your taste buds. Plus, this recipe is simple and straightforward, making it perfect for any beginner cook. So why not give it a try today? You won’t regret it!

Boneless Country Style Ribs

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 3 hours
Total Time: 3 hours and 20 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Preparation Level: Beginner +

Boneless country-style pork ribs are a super easy recipe to make with simple ingredients. They have tons of flavor, and you most likely already have a lot of the rub ingredients in your pantry.

DISCLAIMER: This post is sponsored by the Iowa Pork Producers Association. As always, the opinions are honest and are all my own. 

What Is the Cut of Meat?

Pork ribs come from the loin and the back of the pig. They are the leanest and most tender part of the pig.

Why We Love Pork

My sister and I grew up going to West Tennessee each summer to my grandparent’s farm. We played with our cousins who lived down the street, went to Vacation Bible School, and played outside until we were worn out. The farm was covered with home-grown vegetables, cows out in the field, and goats, chickens, and pigs around the barn.

As a city girl, it was so much fun to be there, and I wouldn’t trade it for anything. My grandfather would always make homemade bacon and sausage. He built a small shed near the barn and smoked the sausage.

It Helps Local Farmers, Their Families, And Communities

I’m all about supporting businesses in the United States, and eating pork from Iowa is a fantastic way to do that.

About a third of the pork in the United States comes from Iowa. When you’re buying it from the grocery store, you’re helping those farms and families in the U.S. Farms employ others, as well as keep the family and community going.

Many young adults from elementary through high school join clubs that promote learning through farming and raising pigs, go on to study agricultural education and animal science, and even help solve problems with agriculture worldwide.

So, it spans generations of helping others when you can buy and eat pork from Iowa farms and those around the country. (Plus, you’ll love pork recipes like the one below.)

What Ingredients Are Needed For The Country Style Ribs Recipe?

Full printable recipe with measurements and instructions listed at the bottom of the post in the recipe card.

• Smoked paprika
• Salt
• Black pepper
• Garlic powder
• Chili powder
• Onion powder
• Dried oregano
• Dried rosemary
• Ground ginger
• Ground dry mustard
• Light brown sugar
• Boneless pork ribs
• Sliced onion
• Your favorite barbecue sauce

Step-By-Step Detailed Instructions

Set your oven temperature to 300 degrees.

Start by lining a 9-inch by 13-inch baking dish with aluminum foil and spraying it with nonstick cooking spray or olive oil. Place the ribs in the pan in a single layer and pat them dry with a paper towel.

For this recipe, I bought boneless country-style ribs. They are a wonderfully delicious cut of pork.

Add the smoked paprika, salt, black pepper, and garlic powder to the bowl. Next, add the chili powder, onion powder, dried oregano, and rosemary to the bowl.

Finally, mix the ginger, ground mustard, and brown sugar in the bowl. If you like a spicy rub, you can add some cayenne pepper to the recipe.

Rub the dry rub all over the ribs. Try to get each side, top, and bottom.

Pour the water into the pan and place the sliced onions on top. Cover with foil and bake for two hours in your preheated oven. The slow cooking process will help make the pork tender.

Ribs usually call for slow cooking for several hours. After cooking at a low temperature for several hours, they will be nice and tender.

After two hours, remove the top aluminum foil and check to see if the pork is fork-tender. If it is not fork-tender, replace the top foil and bake for another 30 minutes. If it is tender, move to the next step below.

First, use a baster to remove some of the water in the pan (be careful; it’s hot). Brush the barbecue sauce on top of the ribs and bake for 30 more minutes uncovered.

You can use your favorite barbecue sauce for the recipe. I used a little bit of sweet barbecue sauce, but you can also use spicy.

Once the ribs bake, they are ready to eat and have THE BEST flavor. The traditional ribs have such great flavor. The whole family loves the recipe because they are so tender.

How To Know When Boneless Ribs Are Done Cooking

One great way to know when the pork is finished cooking is with your fork. If you can easily pull the meat apart with your fork, the ribs are done cooking.

Grab this chart for correct temperatures for all types of pork recipes: Pork.org/temperatures

How To Store The Tender Ribs

You can store the ribs in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

More Delicious Pork Recipes

• Baked pork chops and gravy – Next time you need an easy and delicious meal, this is a great one.
• Slow cooker pork chops and gravy – This recipe has been a hit on the blog. It turns out tender and flavorful pork every time. It is a delicious cut of meat.
• Slow cooker pork chops and rice – Want dinner to cook itself while you’re at work? This recipe is the perfect one.

Side Dishes To Serve With Country-Style Ribs

• Potato salad – Potato salad is one of my favorite sides with the country-style pork ribs. They are perfect for any cookout.
• Moist cornbread – The best way to get people to the table is a pan of cornbread. This original recipe is super easy to make and turns out moist every time.
• Green beans and bacon – Green beans and bacon are always a good idea for a BBQ. They are packed with flavor and taste great every single time.