Baked Boneless Country Style Pork Ribs

These baked boneless country-style pork ribs are baked slowly for over 2 hours and then slathered in BBQ sauce. They're perfect for dinner, weekend lunches, cookouts, or get-togethers. My easy, tender, oven-baked ribs will be one of your most requested meals!

Serve with corn on the cob to baked beans, creamed corn cornbread, or instant pot collard greens; you can’t go wrong when choosing a side dish.

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• 🤔 What Are Country Style Ribs?
• 🥘 Ingredients
• 🔪 How To Oven Bake Boneless Country Style Pork Ribs
• 🥗🥘🍲 Best Served With
• 💭 Angela's Pro Tips & Notes
• 🥡 Storing & Reheating
• ❓ Recipe FAQs
• 🍖More Delicious Rib Recipes
• 📖 Recipe Card
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I love a good cookout, but some days aren’t exactly made for firing up the grill.

So whether it’s rainy, cold, or simply an inside kind of day, this recipe will bring all the flavors of an outdoor BBQ to your kitchen! 

At the risk of sounding like Colonel Sanders, it is finger-licking good. By the time it’s ready to go from pan to plate, it will melt in your mouth.

🤔 What Are Country Style Ribs?

Despite the name, country-style pork ribs are not technically ribs. They come from the shoulder of the animal, which tends to be a tougher piece of meat.

This is why they are boneless and must be cooked low and slow. However, that's also what makes them such a great, economical cut of meat to cook up for family dinners.

🥘 Ingredients

• Country Style Pork Ribs - Despite the name, these boneless cuts come from pork shoulder and have great marbling and flavor.
• Salt & Pepper - As always, add more or less of these spices according to taste.
• Apple Cider Vinegar - One of the more versatile ingredients on this list, apple cider vinegar can be used to tenderize meat and eliminate any bacteria.
• Barbecue Sauce - Pick your favorite, or try my honey BBQ sauce or Hawaiian BBQ sauce. Mix in a splash of bourbon or liquid smoke for even more delicious flavor.

🔪 How To Oven Bake Boneless Country Style Pork Ribs

You’ll need aluminum foil, a baking dish or a rimmed baking sheet, measuring cups and spoons, and a basting brush for the sauce.

This recipe will yield 3 to 4 servings.

Prep. Set your oven to 350℉ (175℃/Gas Mark 4). While waiting for your oven to heat up, cut the excess fat cap off 1 ½ pounds of country-style, boneless pork ribs as needed. The fat cap is the thick, even layer of fat. 

Season. Next, use ½ teaspoon of salt and pepper to season the ribs on both sides. Cover everything. Then, lay out a piece of aluminum foil over a baking dish that will fit the meat. You can also use a rimmed baking sheet. The foil piece should be large enough so that you can eventually form a “pouch” that can close around them. 

Form a pouch. Pull up the sides of the foil so that any liquid added won’t spill out into the pan. Pour 2 tablespoons of apple cider vinegar over the ribs.

Secure the foil and seal completely. This will steam into the meat, so make sure there is nowhere for air to escape.

Bake. Put the pan in the oven and cook at 350℉ (175℃/Gas Mark 4) for 2 hours. When finished, pork ribs should be fork-tender.

Note: Be aware that the size of the ribs may change the cooking time accordingly. For example, small, 4-ounce ribs might take less time, while 10-ounce ribs will need a bit of extra time.

Sauce, Finish & Serve

Drain fat. When the meat is cooked, take it out of the oven and carefully open the pouch. Be sure to vent the steam away from your body! Move the ribs to a clean sheet of tin foil. Throw away the used piece, draining any fat left in the baking dish or on the baking sheet.

Add BBQ sauce. Transfer the foil and the meat back into the baking dish. Pour ½ cup barbecue sauce over the top and brush it over the surface. It should cover all sides of the pork. Remember, you can always add extra barbecue sauce. Put it back in the oven, uncovered for another 20 minutes.

Rest before serving. When it’s finished cooking, take it out of the oven and let it rest for 10 minutes. Serve with extra barbecue sauce, if desired.

🥗🥘🍲 Best Served With

I love my barbecue with mac and cheese and green beans, but there are plenty of great BBQ side dishes. See more great ideas on my pages for pork rib sides or pork side dishes!

Garnish the ribs with parsley for a visually appealing dish. Enjoy!

💭 Angela's Pro Tips & Notes

• Seasoning Variations: Feel free to experiment with additional spices such as cayenne pepper, brown sugar, dry mustard, or smoked paprika. Mix these in with the salt and pepper for a flavorful rub.
• Achieving Juiciness and Crispness: If your ribs lack juiciness or the exterior isn't slightly crisp, they likely need more cooking time. Avoid raising the heat to speed up the process, as this can make the ribs tough. When unsure, conduct a taste test for quality.
• Checking for Doneness: Use a fork to gently pull the meat apart to ensure your ribs are cooked perfectly. If it separates easily, your ribs are done. Alternatively, insert a meat thermometer into the thickest part of the rib to check the temperature.
• Ideal Cooking Temperatures: While pork is considered safe to eat at 145℉ (63℃), for maximum tenderness, aim for an internal temperature between 195℉ (91℃) and 203℉ (95℃).

🥡 Storing & Reheating

Wrap leftovers in foil or put them in an airtight container for up to 4 days.

To keep leftovers longer, double-wrap them in plastic wrap or heavy-duty aluminum foil and store them in an airtight container in the freezer. They will have the best flavor if eaten within 2 to 3 months.

Reheating

The best way to reheat country-style pork ribs is to put them in the oven at 225°F (107°C/Gas Mark ¼) and wrap them in foil. Then, cook until hot. Add more barbecue sauce if desired.

Leftovers also make mouth-wateringly amazing sandwiches. Try them on an oat roll, a Kaiser roll, or a pretzel bun! The slight sweetness of the yeast rolls complements the sweetness of the sauce. 

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