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Oven-Baked Country Style Ribs
These ribs are so meaty and tender. The fat melts into them as they cook, then beautifully browns under the broiler.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
2 hrs
Total Time
2 hrs 10 mins
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 557 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 3 pounds pork shoulder country style ribs about 8 ribs; see note below
Dry rub:
- 2 teaspoons Smoked Salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 2 teaspoons smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 325°F. Arrange the ribs in a single layer in an ungreased 9 X 13-inch rimmed baking dish.
- Mix the dry rub ingredients and sprinkle the rub on top of the ribs.
- Cover the baking dish tightly with heavy-duty foil (or a double layer of regular foil), and bake until the ribs are very tender, for about 2 hours.
- With a slotted spatula, remove the cooked ribs to a broiler-safe, foil-lined, rimmed baking sheet. Flip or place them on their side to expose the fat to the broiler element. The goal is to brown the fat.
- Switch the oven to broil on high (500°F) and set an oven rack 6 inches below the broiler element (not directly below). Baste the ribs with the pan juices, then broil them until the fat is browned, 3-4 minutes.
- Baste the ribs one more time with the pan juices and serve.
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Notes
- Please use ribs from the pork shoulder, not the loin, in this recipe. The pork shoulder is a well-marbled cut, suitable for slow cooking. The pork loin is leaner and becomes dry when slow-cooked. The package should expressly state that the ribs are from the shoulder.
- You can discard the pan juices, but I like to strain them into a glass jar and refrigerate them until the fat separates. I then remove the layer of fat, and I have a rich, tasty broth that I can either reheat and drink or use as a basis for sauces and gravies.
- Like all slow-cooked meats, the leftovers are great. You can keep them in an airtight container in the fridge for 3-4 days. Reheat them covered in the microwave at 50% power or uncovered in a 350°F oven.
Nutrition Information
Serving
6ounces
Calories
557kcal
(28%)
Protein
39g
(78%)
Fat
43g
(66%)
Saturated Fat
15g
(75%)
Monounsaturated Fat
18g
Sodium
784mg
(33%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 557
% Daily Value*
Serving | 6ounces | |
Calories | 557kcal | 28% |
Protein | 39g | 78% |
Fat | 43g | 66% |
Saturated Fat | 15g | 75% |
Monounsaturated Fat | 18g | 90% |
Sodium | 784mg | 33% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.