Oven BBQ Country-Style Ribs are seasoned with a spice rub, cooked slowly in the oven, and finished off with barbeque sauce.
Nothing beats good ribs, in my opinion. However, cooking them outdoors meets with a challenge when the weather is not suitable. My grandmother often cooked ribs in the oven, in fact, that was the only way she cooked them. Her ribs were always flavorful and tender and were one of my favorite things she cooked. That’s saying a lot because she was an incredible cook in her way. All her recipes were simple and humble, which is the way I cook today. Read the backstory to Oven BBQ Country-Style Ribs here.
What are country-style ribs?
Couutry-style ribs are simply a Boston butte cut into thick, meaty strips. You can save money by buying a Boston butte and cutting it into strips yourself.
Can I substitute another cut of ribs for country-style ribs?
This cooking method can be applied to any cut of ribs. Thinner, less meaty cuts may require less cooking time. Adjust accordingly.
Can I make up another spice rub for these ribs?
Absolutely! You should customize the spice rub to suite your taste.
Why do you broil the ribs?
Broiling helps to caramelize the sugars in the rub and barbecue sauce which gives them more of a finish like you’d get from grilling them.
How to make Oven BBQ Country-style Ribs
yield: 6 to 8 servings
Country-style ribs are a meaty cut and are usually sold boneless. Cooking the ribs for a long time on low heat allows the fat to melt and baste the ribs which keeps them moist and tender. Placing them under the broiler for the last few minutes bakes on the sauce.
6 pounds pork shoulder country-style ribs (boneless)
2 tablespoons 4-1-1 seasoning
2 tablespoons brown sugar
2 cups BBQ sauce, homemade or commercially prepared, divided
Arrange ribs in a single layer on a large rimmed baking sheet.
Mix seasoning and brown sugar in a small bowl. Rub on all sides of ribs. Let ribs come to room temperature about one hour.
Roast uncovered at 250 degrees for 3 hours.
Remove pan and drain juice. Brush 1 cup of BBQ on all sides of ribs. Return to oven, uncovered, (250 degrees) for one hour.
Remove ribs from oven and turn the oven on broil. Brush 1/2 the remaining sauce on one side of the ribs. Place the ribs under the broiler until the sauce is baked on and starts to slightly caramelize , about 3 to 4 minutes.
Remove pan from oven. Flip the ribs over and repeat.
Oven BBQ Country-style Ribs
Ingredients
- 6 pounds pork shoulder country-style ribs boneless
- 2 tablespoons 4-1-1 seasoning
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 2 cups BBQ sauce homemade or commercially prepared, divided
Instructions
- Arrange ribs in a single layer on a large rimmed baking sheet.
- Mix seasoning and brown sugar in a small bowl. Rub on all sides of ribs. Let ribs come to room temperature about one hour.
- Roast uncovered at 250 degrees for 3 hours.
- Remove pan and drain juice. Brush 1 cup of BBQ on all sides of ribs. Return to oven,uncovered, (250 degrees) for one hour.
- Remove ribs from oven and turn the oven on broil. Brush 1/2 the remaining sauce of one side of the ribs. Place the ribs under the broiler until the sauce is baked on and starts to slightly caramelize , about 5 minutes.
- Remove pan from oven. Flip the ribs over and repeat.
Amy says
Was so excited to make this, I sent my husband to the store and he bought bone-in. Any idea if I would need to modify the cooking time or process?
Jackie Garvin says
Amy,
Bone-in will be just fine. The cook time doesn’t need adjustment. Enjoy!
Sandy says
This is the best recipe! I have never before mastered tender and tasty ribs – and now with this recipe, they are perfect every time! LOVE!
Jackie Garvin says
Hi Sandy,
I’m so happy to know this recipe suits you. Thank you for letting us be part of a great meal. ❤️
Alan Lay says
I was looking for a recipe for ribs in the oven and then finishing them on the grill and ran across your information and was quite surprised to read “Geneva, Alabama”. My dad was born just outside of Coffee Springs in Geneva county and I went to the 5th grade in Geneva. Looking forward to trying your recipe. Thanks.
Jackie Garvin says
It’s a small world! I’m always happy to hear from folks back home. ❤️
Wendy Hampton says
I have always wanted an easy recipe for country style ribs came across this awhile back on Pinterest. So easy to prepare and I can change the flavor by changing the sauce. I have used green chili sauce on occasion and several different BBQ sauces. Even my picky husband loved that! My brand new double oven is going in today and the first thing I’m going to make are these ribs. I pass along your website quite frequently to friends and family because your recipes can’t be beat. I love your stories as well! Thanks again!
Jackie Garvin says
Thank you, Wendy!
Sandy Kriefall says
this is my go to rib recipe – I have made it over 20 times and 99% it was moist and tender and delicious, 1 time it was dry, but it could have been the cut of meat.. my grandkid request it, I have served to company and we always enjoy this recipe!
Jackie Garvin says
Thank you so much for your kind feedback, Sandy!