Grilled Country Style Ribs are cooked juicy and tender with a delicious dry rub. Baste with BBQ Sauce and serve with your favorite sides.
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During the summer months, we love to grill out our favorite meats and side dishes. These grill country style pork ribs are always a family favorite with the smoky flavor and juicy center. If you love Grilled Pork Recipes, then try these seasoned pork ribs.
These pork ribs are grilled over a two-zone fire grill to create the best flavor and amazing texture. If you love simple ingredients pork recipes, make this Grilled Teriyaki Pork Chops Recipe, 3-2-1 Smoked Ribs or Smoked Pork Ribs.
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What are Country Style Ribs?
Country Style Ribs are not part of the ribs. The meat is cut from the blade end of the loin in the pork shoulder resulting in a meaty cut than regular pork ribs. They are usually budget friendly and because of the extra grains of fat they full of flavor.
Country Style Ribs can come with rib bones or boneless. When grilled correctly, you will love how juicy, tender and full of smoke flavor.
Ingredients:
- Country Style Pork Ribs
- Chili Powder
- Paprika
- Garlic Powder
- Onion Powder
- Salt
- Black Pepper
- Barbecue Sauce
Scroll to the bottom of the post to see the full recipe in the recipe card.
Variations Ideas:
These country style pork ribs can be seasoned in many different ways. We used a dry rub on the ribs made from pantry ingredients. If you prefer a hint of sweetness add in a tablespoon of brown sugar.
We love cooking these pork ribs on a gas grill but you can also cook on a charcoal grill. Prepare this recipe with boneless country style ribs or any cut of pork you prefer.
Step by Step Instructions:
- Step 1 – Bring the ribs to room temperature by letting them sit at room temperature for 20-30 minutes.
- Step 2 – Mix together the seasonings in a small bowl.
- Step 3 – Then rub the seasoning mixture onto both sides of the ribs.
- Step 4 – Preheat a grill to 350 degrees Fahrenheit with a direct heat and an indirect heating zone. To do this on the gas grill, preheat the entire grill to 350 degrees Fahrenheit and turn off the burners on one side of the grill to create a cooler zone on the grill.
- Step 5 – Place the ribs on the grill over direct heat. Sear Country Style Ribs on both sides for 3-5 minutes until golden brown and slightly charred on both sides. Watch them closely so they do not burn.
- Step 6 – Then move the ribs to the indirect heat side of the grill. Close the lid on the grill and let the ribs cook for 20-30 minutes (flip the ribs halfway through the cook time) until the ribs reach an internal temperature of 135-140 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Step 7 – Move the ribs back to the direct heat side of the grill. Baste both hot sides of the ribs with barbecue sauce and cook for a few minutes on each side to caramelize the sauce.
- Step 8 – Remove the ribs from the grill. Tent them with foil and let them rest for 10 minutes. Then they are ready to serve and enjoy!
Recipe Tips:
- Prepare Ribs – Before seasoning the ribs, we recommend allow the ribs to come to room temperature. This results in a juicy and tender ribs. Make sure to also seasoned the ribs thoroughly for the best flavor.
- Two-Zone Cooking – We recommend sears the ribs over direct heat then over indirect heat. This allows the texture to get crispy and then over indirect heat slowly cooks the ribs through. You want to slow cook the ribs on both sides, so flip halfway through cooking time.
- Meat Thermometer – To ensure your ribs are cooked through, we recommend using a meat thermometer for best results. They should reach an internal temperature of 135 degrees when finished cooking.
- BBQ Sauce – For the best flavor, we love to baste the ribs with BBQ Sauce. Choose your favorite kind and add a thin layer on the pork ribs while on the grill. Allow the ribs to cook on both sides to caramelize the texture.
Serving Suggestions:
These pork ribs are delicious with many different side dish recipes feel free to serve what your family prefers. I like to prepare my side dishes on the grill which makes for any easy cleanup and everything is done about the same time.
Grilled Corn on the Cob is always a must as well as a Bake Potato. Both of these sides take just a few minutes to prepare which makes them a quick and easy side dish.
Another family favorite is this Traditional Potato Salad. It pairs perfectly with these ribs and taste amazing because it made from scratch.
Frequently Asked Questions:
Yes, you can bake pork ribs in the oven. Place in a baking dish and place in a preheated oven at 325 degrees. Bake the ribs for about 2 hours covered with foil. Flip ribs and when there is 30 minutes remaining, baste with BBQ Sauce for added flavor.
Refrigerate the leftovers in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
Yes, you can freeze these grilled ribs. After they have cooled, place in a freezer safe container. We recommend wrapping with plastic wrap and then aluminum foil before placing in container. These ribs will last about 3 months if stored properly.
When ready to serve, allow ribs to thaw in the fridge overnight. Then place in a baking dish and reheat in the oven at 325 degrees for about 20 minutes or until heated.
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Grilled Country Style Ribs
Ingredients
- 3 lbs country style pork ribs
- 1 Tablespoon Chili Powder
- 1 teaspoon Paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon Garlic Powder
- 1/2 teaspoon Onion Powder
- 2 teaspoons Salt
- 1 teaspoon Black Pepper
- 1 cup Barbecue Sauce
Instructions
- Bring the ribs to room temperature by letting them sit at room temperature for 20-30 minutes.
- Mix together the seasonings and rub the seasoning mixture onto both sides of the ribs.
- Preheat a grill to 350 degrees Fahrenheit with a direct heat and an indirect heating zone. To do this on the gas grill, preheat the entire grill to 350 degrees Fahrenheit and turn off the burners on one side of the grill to create a cooler zone on the grill.
- Place the ribs on the grill over direct heat. Grill both sides for 3-5 minutes until golden brown and slightly charred on both sides. Watch them closely so they do not burn.
- Then move the ribs to the indirect heat side of the grill. Close the lid on the grill and let the ribs cook for 20-30 minutes (flip the ribs halfway through the cook time) until the ribs reach an internal temperature of 35-140 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Move the ribs back to the direct heat side of the grill. Baste both sides of the ribs with barbecue sauce and cook for a few minutes on each side to caramelize the sauce.
- Remove the ribs from the grill. Tent them with foil and let them rest for 10 minutes. Then they are ready to serve and enjoy!
