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Close-up handheld photo of thick boneless Oven Baked Country Style Ribs showing fork-tender meat and sticky BBQ sauce.

Oven Baked Country Style Ribs: The Ultimate Fork-Tender BBQ Guide

These Oven Baked Country Style Ribs are slow-roasted until fork-tender and finished with a thick mahogany BBQ glaze, a caramelized sugar crust, and perfectly charred edges for the ultimate indoor BBQ experience.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 2 hours 30 minutes
Total Time 2 hours 45 minutes
Servings: 6 people
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 485
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Recipe Ingredients
  • 3 lbs Country Style Pork Ribs Boneless preferred (1.4kg)
  • 1/4 cup Brown Sugar Packed (50g)
  • 1 tbsp Cracked Black Pepper (6g)
  • 1 tsp Garlic Powder (5g)
  • 1 tsp Onion Powder (5g)
  • 1 tsp Salt (6g)
  • 1.5 cups BBQ Sauce Thick, dark amber variety (350ml)
  • 1 tsp Dried Parsley Flakes For garnish (0.5g)

Equipment

  • 1 Rimmed Baking Sheet Large enough to fit ribs in a single layer.
  • 1 Heavy-Duty Aluminum Foil Used to create a tight seal for tenderizing.

Method
 

Roasting Process
  1. Pat ribs dry. Mix brown sugar, cracked black pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and salt. Rub onto all sides of the pork ribs.
  2. Place ribs on a lined baking sheet. Cover tightly with foil. Bake at 300°F (150°C) for 2 to 2.5 hours until fork-tender.
  3. Remove foil. Brush with a thick layer of BBQ sauce. Broil for 3-5 minutes until you see bubbles from caramelization and charred edges.
  4. Let rest for 5 minutes. Sprinkle with dried parsley and extra black pepper before serving on a platter.

Notes

Ensure the foil is sealed perfectly to trap steam for maximum tenderness.
Watch the broiler closely to avoid burning the sugar crust; you want charred edges, not black meat.