Country Style Beef Ribs
These Country-Style Beef Ribs are melt-in-your-mouth tender and coated in a rich, caramelized barbecue glaze. Slow-cooked until beautifully juicy, then finished under high heat for a sticky, flavorful crust, they’re the perfect comfort food for weeknights, barbecues, or weekend family dinners.
Ingredients
- For the Beef Ribs
- 3 –4 lbs country-style beef ribs
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- For the Sauce
- 1 cup barbecue sauce your favorite brand
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard optional
Instructions
Prep the Ribs
- Pat the ribs dry and rub them with olive oil, salt, pepper, smoked paprika, garlic powder, and onion powder.
Bake Low and Slow
- Place ribs in a baking dish, cover tightly with foil, and bake at 300°F (150°C) for 2 ½ – 3 hours until tender.
Make the Sauce
- In a bowl, whisk the barbecue sauce, brown sugar, Worcestershire sauce, mustard, and vinegar.
Glaze the Ribs
- Drain liquid from the baking dish, then brush the ribs generously with the BBQ glaze.
Caramelize
- Return ribs to the oven uncovered at 425°F (220°C) for 10–12 minutes, or broil for a sticky caramelized finish.
Serve
- Serve hot with mashed potatoes, roasted vegetables, or cornbread.
Notes
- For extra-tender ribs, extend the initial bake to 3 ½ hours.
- Use honey instead of brown sugar for a deeper sweetness.
- Country-style ribs are meatier than traditional ribs — perfect for oven baking.
- Store leftovers up to 3 days; reheat covered to maintain juiciness.