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Braised Country Style Ribs Recipe

Tender and full of flavor, this Braised Country Style Ribs Recipe is the perfect Sunday supper. They make the perfect comforting dinner for any cold night.

Prep Time
30 mins
Cook Time
2 hrs 30 mins
Total Time
2 hrs 45 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 319 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 3 lbs bone-in country style pork ribs
  • 1 teaspoon Old Bay seasoning
  • salt and pepper
  • 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 1 medium carrot, peeled and chopped
  • 1 stalk celery, chopped
  • 1 small onion, chopped
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
  • 2 bay leaves
  • pinch of Crushed Red Pepper Flakes
  • 2 1/2 cups chicken stock
  • 2 tablespoons water
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • mashed potatoes or creamy polenta, for serving
  • chopped parsley, for garnish

Instructions

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  1. Preheat the oven to 300ºF.
  2. Pat the ribs dry, then season with the Old Bay Seasoning, and then salt and pepper to taste. Heat 2 tablespoons of the oil in a Dutch oven. Brown the ribs, cooking in batches, until all sides are browned.  Remove all of the ribs to a plate.
  3. Add the remaining tablespoon of oil to the pan. Add the carrot, celery and onions and cook until softened, 3-4 minutes. Add the garlic and cook another minute. Add the tomato paste and cook, stirring to cook out the raw flavor, a few more minutes. Stir in the apple cider vinegar to deglaze the pan, then add the bay leaves and red pepper flakes. Season with salt and pepper if needed.
  4. Place the ribs back into the pan. Add the chicken stock (it should reach about halfway up the sides of the ribs.) Bring to a simmer, then cover the pan and transfer to the oven. Cook until the ribs are tender, about 2 hours. When about 1/2 hour remains, uncover the pan to allow the liquid to reduce a bit and for the pork to brown.
  5. When the ribs are done, remove the pan from the oven to the stove.  Transfer the ribs to a plate. Cover lightly with foil to keep warm. Whisk together the water and cornstarch, then stir into the liquid in the pan, cooking over medium heat. Cook until the sauce is slightly thickened. If desired, add the ribs back into the pan to be coated by the liquid.
  6. Serve the ribs over mashed potatoes or creamy polenta. Garnish with parsley, if desired.

Notes

  • slightly adapted from Ten Dollar Dinners
  • slightly adapted from Ten Dollar Dinners
  • Nutrition information provided as an estimate only. Various brands and products can change the counts. Nutrition information does not include the mashed potatoes or polenta.
  • Nutrition information provided as an estimate only. Various brands and products can change the counts. Nutrition information does not include the mashed potatoes or polenta.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1/4 of recipe Calories 319kcal (16%) Carbohydrates 47g (16%) Protein 44g (88%) Fat 15g (23%) Saturated Fat 9g (45%) Polyunsaturated Fat 4g Trans Fat 0g Cholesterol 69mg (23%) Sodium 1264mg (53%) Fiber 3g (12%) Sugar 31g (62%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 319

% Daily Value*

Serving 1/4 of recipe
Calories 319kcal 16%
Carbohydrates 47g 16%
Protein 44g 88%
Fat 15g 23%
Saturated Fat 9g 45%
Polyunsaturated Fat 4g 24%
Trans Fat 0g 0%
Cholesterol 69mg 23%
Sodium 1264mg 53%
Fiber 3g 12%
Sugar 31g 62%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.