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Oven Roasted Country Style Ribs

Oven country ribs that turn tender and fall-apart with a caramelized dry rub crust and a sticky BBQ glaze. Slow-bake at 300°F, then finish uncovered at 400°F until the sauce is glossy and set.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 2 hours 30 minutes
Total Time 2 hours 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Dish
Cuisine: American
Calories: 720
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Country style ribs
  • 3 lb country style pork ribs bone-in or boneless
Dry rub
  • 2 tbsp brown sugar
  • 1 tbsp smoked paprika
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 0.5 tsp cayenne
  • salt to taste
  • black pepper to taste
BBQ glaze
  • 1 cup BBQ sauce

Equipment

  • 1 sheet pan

Method
 

Roast the ribs low and slow
  1. Preheat oven to 300°F so it’s ready for slow roasting.
  2. Mix the dry rub ingredients, then coat the ribs generously on all sides.
  3. Place ribs in a single layer in a baking dish, cover tightly with foil, and bake for 2 hours until very tender.
Caramelize the BBQ glaze
  1. Uncover the ribs, brush generously with BBQ sauce, and increase oven to 400°F.
  2. Bake uncovered for 20–25 minutes until the sauce is caramelized and sticky.
Serve
  1. Serve with extra BBQ sauce so every bite stays glossy.

Notes

For the most fall-apart texture, bake until the ribs are very tender at the 2-hour mark, then proceed with the uncovered caramelization. Refrigerate leftovers in an airtight container for up to 4 days; freeze up to 2 months (thaw overnight in the fridge and reheat covered). For a lower-sugar option, use a reduced-sugar BBQ sauce for the glaze while keeping the dry rub the same.