Oven Baked Country Style Ribs

Sink your teeth into the ultimate comfort food with this recipe for oven-baked country-style ribs—tender, juicy, and bursting with smoky, sweet, and savory flavors. These slow-cooked pork ribs are generously rubbed with a blend of paprika, garlic, onion, and brown sugar, ensuring a deep, flavorful crust. Sealed with foil and baked low and slow, they emerge fork-tender before being smothered in barbecue sauce and caramelized to sticky perfection. Perfect for family dinners or game-day gatherings, these ribs pair wonderfully with classic sides like coleslaw, cornbread, or potato salad. With just 10 minutes of prep time and the rest left to the oven, this easy, foolproof recipe guarantees melt-in-your-mouth results every time. A true crowd-pleaser for any occasion!

Nutriscore Rating: 54/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:180 mins

Total Time:190 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 2 lbs Country-style pork ribs
• 1 tbsp Paprika
• 1 tbsp Brown sugar
• 1 tsp Garlic powder
• 1 tsp Onion powder
• 1 tsp Salt
• 1 tsp Black pepper
• 0.5 tsp Smoked paprika (optional)
• 1 tbsp Olive oil
• 1 cup Barbecue sauce

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 300°F (150°C).

Step 2

In a small bowl, mix the paprika, brown sugar, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, black pepper, and smoked paprika (if using) together to create the spice rub.

Step 3

Pat the country-style pork ribs dry with paper towels and rub them all over with olive oil.

Step 4

Generously coat the ribs with the spice rub, ensuring they are evenly covered on all sides.

Step 5

Place the ribs in a single layer in a baking dish or on a sheet pan lined with aluminum foil or parchment paper.

Step 6

Cover the ribs tightly with aluminum foil to seal in the moisture during cooking.

Step 7

Bake the ribs in the preheated oven for 2.5 hours, or until they are tender and nearly falling apart.

Step 8

After 2.5 hours, remove the ribs from the oven and carefully discard the aluminum foil.

Step 9

Increase the oven temperature to 375°F (190°C). Brush the ribs generously with barbecue sauce on all sides.

Step 10

Return the ribs to the oven, uncovered, and bake for an additional 20–30 minutes, or until the barbecue sauce caramelizes and becomes slightly sticky.

Step 11

Remove the ribs from the oven and let them rest for 5 minutes before serving.

Step 12

Serve the ribs hot with extra barbecue sauce on the side, if desired. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1225.3 grams (1225.3g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3309

Total Fat 225.70g	289%
Saturated Fat 75.20g	376%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.60g
Cholesterol 726mg	242%
Sodium 5856mg	255%
Total Carbohydrate 130.40g	47%
Dietary Fiber 6.90g	25%
Total Sugars 100.00g
Protein 186.00g	372%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 235mg	18%
Iron 12mg	68%
Potassium 3185mg	68%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 61.6%

Protein: 22.6%

Carbs: 15.8%