Country Style Ribs in 5 Easy Steps – Download the Recipe + Get the Seasoning

Fall-off-the-bone, flavor-packed, and smothered in a smoky-sweet BBQ sauce—this oven-baked Country Style Ribs recipe is your new go-to for easy comfort food that tastes like it came off the grill.

Why You’ll Love These Country Style Ribs

Here’s a down-home, finger-lickin’ recipe for Country Style BBQ Ribs in the Oven—slow-baked until tender, then slathered in a sweet, smoky homemade BBQ sauce that hits all the right notes.

This recipe brings that backyard BBQ flavor straight to your kitchen.

Whether you’re cooking for a weeknight dinner or weekend feast, these ribs check all the boxes:

• No grill needed – perfect for year-round cooking
• Easy homemade BBQ sauce – sweet, smoky, and tangy
• Low and slow baking makes them ultra-tender
• Made with bold, flavorful seasonings you can shop right here on the blog

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Ingredients You’ll Need

For the Ribs

• 3–4 lbs country-style pork ribs (bone-in or boneless)
• 1 tbsp olive oil or yellow mustard (as binder)
• 1/4 cup Make It Happen BBQ Seasoning (shop this!)
• 2 tbsp All-Purpose (AP) Seasoning
• 1/2 cup wrapping liquid (beer, apple juice, pineapple juice, or chicken broth)
• Optional: Pinch of cayenne pepper for heat

For the Homemade BBQ Sauce

• 1 cup ketchup
• 1/4 cup molasses
• 1/2 cup brown sugar
• 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
• 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
• 1/2 tsp liquid smoke (or more to taste)

Equipment You’ll Need

• Wire rack (optional, for crispier edges)
• Large baking dish or sheet pan with foil
• Aluminum foil (for wrapping)
• Saucepan (for BBQ sauce)
• Basting brush
• Tongs

Step-by-Step Guide: How to Make Country Style BBQ Ribs in the Oven

Step 1: Preheat & Season the Ribs

Preheat your oven to 275-300°F (150°C).
Pat the ribs dry. Rub them down with olive oil or mustard as a binder.

Then generously coat both sides with the Make It Happen BBQ Seasoning and AP Seasoning. If you haven’t purchased my seasonings yet, you can mix brown sugar, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper in a small bowl.

MR. MAKE IT HAPPEN PRO TIP:

Season Overnight and Refrigerate for an even deeper flavor!

Step 2: Bake Low and Slow

Place ribs in a large baking dish or on a foil-lined sheet with a wire rack.
Bake uncovered for 2 to 2.5 hours.

Then, pour your chosen liquid (pineapple or apple juice, chicken stock, or beer) into the bottom of the dish to ensure there’s enough to generate steam.

Wrap the ribs tightly with foil, and bake for another 90 minutes.

You can bake them on a wire rack over a foil-lined baking sheet for extra caramelization if you like the edges crispy as well as coating the ribs in a little brown sugar and honey.

Step 3: Make the BBQ Sauce

While ribs bake, combine all sauce ingredients in a saucepan over medium heat.
Bring to a simmer and let it bubble for about 10–15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until thick and glossy.

Taste and adjust to your liking—add more vinegar for tang or molasses for sweetness.

Step 4: Sauce and Broil

Once ribs are tender, carefully remove from the oven, take them out of the foil, and drain excess fat if needed. Brush with a generous layer of BBQ sauce.

Increase oven temp to 425°F, or turn on the broiler.

Return your country style ribs to oven, uncovered, and cook for 10–15 minutes (or broil for 3–5) until the sauce is caramelized and sticky.

Step 5: Rest and Serve

Let ribs rest for 5 minutes before serving then serve with extra BBQ sauce on the side.

Serve with classic sides like baked beans, coleslaw, mac and cheese, or skillet cornbread.

Classic Sides Recipes

Check out these quick and easy recipes that can be made while your country style ribs are in the oven!

MR. MAKE IT HAPPEN PRO TIPS:

• Want smoky flavor without a grill? Liquid smoke adds that charcoal-like essence—just a few drops go a long way.
• Make ahead: You can cook the ribs ahead of time and reheat with the sauce when ready to serve.

• Boneless ribs? They’ll cook slightly faster—check around the 2-hour mark.

Grab the Seasonings That Make These Ribs Shine

Don’t skip the flavor! Our signature Make It Happen BBQ Seasoning and All-Purpose Seasoning bring these ribs to life.

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