This is a big revelation, but I am more on TEAM BEEF because I love medium-rare steaks and stir-fry! Honestly, I prefer the taste of beef over pork when it’s done right. I’ve cooked beef in various ways: from this prime rib roast to spicy garlic and rosemary grilled steak. They all have a special place in my heart! So, when I went out with hubby for a fancy dinner at a nearby restaurant here in LA, he ordered country-style ribs. He made me try them, and I was blown away by their delicious country-style pork ribs. I couldn’t resist licking my fingers. 🤦🏾♀️
Recipe Ingredients
How to Make This Country Style Ribs Recipe
Season – Generously rub salt, pepper, and Creole over the pork chops and onions. (Photo 1)Marinate – Smear the Dijon mustard on both sides of the pork chops, then add minced garlic and half of the thyme and rosemary. Set aside. (Photo 2)Prepare the Pan – Place the onions and the other half of the thyme and rosemary in a roasting pan. Place the pork in a single layer. Add more seasonings if desired. (Photo 3)Bake – Cover the roasting pan with foil to prevent your country-style ribs from drying out, then bake in a 350℉/177℃ oven for an hour. After an hour, remove the foil and cook for another 30 minutes to reduce the liquid and brown the pork. (Photo 4)
Recipe Variations
Tips and Tricks
Make-Ahead Instructions
Making homemade Creole seasoning and keeping it in your pantry will save some time. You could also marinate it with seasonings and Dijon mustard overnight. If you want to make the entire recipe ahead, you can bake the ribs three days before serving.
Serving and Storage Instructions
The ribs are best served hot after resting for 10-15 minutes. Tenting country-style ribs is an excellent method to keep them warm while resting. Place the hot ribs on a wood cutting board and lightly cover them with enough aluminum foil to tuck under the edge of the ribs, leaving a peak, like a tent, above the meat. Leftover pork ribs store well in the fridge for 3-4 days. Just wrap them in foil or plastic and store them in a shallow, airtight container. You can also freeze them for three months. Thaw them in the refrigerator overnight, then cover and bake them for about 20 minutes in a preheated 250℉/120℃ oven. Baste the ribs with barbeque sauce to prevent drying out.
What to Serve With Oven-Baked Country-Style Ribs
This extra delicious meal goes great with green beans and bacon and roast garlic mashed potatoes. You can also serve them with pasta or potato salad.
More Drool-Worthy Pork Recipes to Try
Pulled Pork SandwichAir-Fryer Pork ChopsSmoked Pork LoinEasy Smothered Pork ChopsDirty RicePork Neck Bones
Conclusion
I hope you enjoy these succulent and budget-friendly country-style pork ribs that will have everyone singing your praises! What are your go-to sides for pork? Please let me know in the comments.
Watch How to Make It
[adthrive-in-post-video-player video-id=”IPTpZbXQ” upload-date=”2019-04-01T03:51:13.000Z” name=”Country Style Ribs” description=”Country Style Ribs – fall-apart tender country style ribs slowly cooked in the oven oozing with flavors and aroma using only 6 simple ingredients. Rich, tender, economical and so easy to make!”] This blog post was originally published in November 2018 and has been updated with additional tips, new photos, and a video.
