Fall-off-the-bone tender Country Style Boneless Pork Ribs packed with smoky BBQ flavor. Oven-baked to perfection with simple ingredients, they're a budget-friendly favorite.
This boneless country style ribs recipe is a great choice for any time of year. It's perfect for a winter meal, when you are looking for something hearty and comforting, and also a great option for a summer barbecue.
Ingredients You'll Need
If you don't have barbecue sauce, you can use a rib rub or a combination of spices and herbs. Some popular spices and herbs to use for pork ribs include salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, and chili powder.
- Boneless pork ribs - approximately 3 lbs.
- Salt
- Pepper
- Garlic powder
- Water
- Barbecue sauce - Use your favorite.
Full ingredient amounts and preparation instructions are in the printable recipe card at the bottom of this post.
How to Make Boneless Country Style Ribs
These boneless country style ribs are seasoned with a simple blend of salt, pepper, and garlic powder, then baked in a low oven until they are cooked through and tender.
The ribs are then brushed with a sweet and smoky barbecue sauce and baked for a few more minutes to caramelize the sauce.
Season The Pork Ribs
- Season ribs with the salt, pepper, and garlic powder. Place in the turkey roasting bag with โ cup of water and tie off bag.
- Place bag of ribs in a shallow baking pan. Bake at 225°F for about 3-5 hours or until the internal temperature reaches 200°F with an internal thermometer.
PRO TIP: You can also use our Homemade Montreal Steak Seasoning recipe for a great seasoning for these country style pork ribs!
Bake The Ribs
- Remove baking pan from oven. Pierce roasting bag, careful of the steam, and drain off any broth. Gently transfer ribs to a rack placed inside a roasting pan. Let cool completely.
Baste With Barbecue Sauce
- Baste the ribs with your favorite barbecue sauce. Return to oven on low and let the barbecue sauce dry partially. Repeat basting one or two times.
Baste A Second BBQ Sauce Coat And Caramelize
- For crispy, caramelized edges turn the oven heat up to 350 and let the final basting cook for 10 minutes to crisp up or blacken the barbecue edges.
Tips for Success
- Here are some helpful tips for making oven baked country style pork ribs:
- Place the ribs in an Oven Cooking Bag, for a simple, no muss clean up!
- Brush the ribs with barbecue sauce and bake for an additional 15 minutes, or until the sauce is caramelized.
- You can also cook this boneless country style ribs recipe in a variety of ways, such as in the oven, on the grill, or in a slow cooker.
Substitutions and Variations
Here are a few delicious variations using this recipe as a base:
- You can cook boneless pork ribs in a variety of ways, such as grilling, braising, or smoked in your Traeger.
- Marinate the ribs in a soy and ginger marinade, or a chipotle and adobo marinade.
- You can substitute other cuts of pork for country style boneless pork ribs, such as pork shoulder, pork butt, baby back ribs.
- You can also use beef short ribs or lamb shanks in this recipe.
Serving Suggestions
The ribs can be served with your favorite sides, such as mashed potatoes, corn on the cob, or coleslaw. Some popular sides to serve with boneless country-style pork ribs include our Bob Evan's Mashed Potatoes Recipe, Instant Pot Corn on the Cob, Amish Coleslaw, and Smoked Baked Beans.
Storage Options
- To store cooked ribs in the refrigerator, place them in an airtight container or wrap them tightly in plastic wrap. Store in the refrigerator for up to 3 days or in the freezer for up to 2 months.
- Reheat in the oven, on the stovetop, or in the microwave. To prevent the ribs from drying out, baste them with barbecue sauce or a mixture of water and vinegar before reheating.
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Equipment
Equipment can have a big impact on how a recipe turns out. Below are some of my favorite pieces of equipment that I use when baked boneless pork ribs.
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- Large Oven Roasting Bags 22" x 22"
- Roasting Pan
Frequently Asked Questions
These boneless ribs are cut from the shoulder of the pig. They're a relatively inexpensive cut of meat that's known for its tender and flavorful meat. They benefit from slow cooking or slow oven braising.
Yes, you can use bone-in pork ribs for this recipe. However, the cooking time may be slightly longer.
Yes, you can make these ribs in a slow cooker. Cook them on low for 6-8 hours, or until they are fall-apart tender.
Boneless country style ribs should be cooked in the oven at 325 degrees Fahrenheit.
Bake at 225°F for about 3-5 hours or until the internal temperature reaches 200°F with an internal thermometer.
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Country Style Boneless Pork Ribs
Equipment
Ingredients
- 3 lbs country style boneless pork ribs
- 1½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ⅛ cup water
- 1 cup barbecue sauce any
Instructions
- Season ribs with the salt, pepper, and garlic powder. Place in the turkey roasting bag with โ cup of water and tie off bag.3 lbs country style boneless pork ribs, 1½ teaspoon salt, ½ teaspoon pepper, โ cup water, 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- Place bag of ribs in a shallow baking pan. Bake at 225°F for about 3-5 hours or until the internal temperature reaches 200°F with an internal thermometer.
- Remove baking pan from oven. Pierce roasting bag, careful of the steam, and drain off any broth. Gently transfer ribs to a rack placed inside a roasting pan. Let cool completely.
- Baste the ribs with your favorite barbecue sauce. Return to oven on low and let the barbecue sauce dry partially. Repeat basting one or two more times.1 cup barbecue sauce
- For crispy, caramelized edges turn the oven heat up to 350 and let the final basting cook for 10 minutes to crisp up or blacken edges.
Notes
- Use a turkey roasting bag for the initial bake, it makes clean up a snap!
- Be sure to add the โ cup of water, as it helps to steam your pork ribs nice and tender.
- Let the ribs rest before basting with barbecue sauce. The sauce will stick much better.
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