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Country-style ribs in a dutch oven smothered in sauce.
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Dutch Oven Country-Style Ribs

These country-style ribs are fall-apart tender and roasted in your favorite BBQ sauce. They are the perfect easy dinner!
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time1 hour 45 minutes
Total Time1 hour 55 minutes
Course: Main Dishes
Cuisine: American
Keyword: country-style ribs, dutch oven recipe
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 546kcal
Author: Laura Ascher

Equipment

  • 5-quart Dutch oven

Ingredients

  • 2½ pounds pork country‑style ribs
  • 1 teaspoon sea salt
  • ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons cooking oil
  • 1 cup BBQ sauce see notes below
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Instructions

  • Preheat your oven to 325°F.
  • If your ribs arrive in one slab, spread them out on a cutting board. Cut in half, than then slice between the bone lines to break them into individual pieces.
  • Season the ribs evenly with the salt and pepper.
  • Heat the Dutch oven over medium‑high and add the cooking oil. Working in batches to avoid crowding the pot, sear the ribs on each side until a golden crust forms—about 1 minute per side.
  • Drizzle the BBQ sauce over the seared ribs, cover, and place in the oven. Bake for 1½ hours.
  • Carefully remove the lid (use oven mitts!), then bake uncovered for an additional 15 minutes to let the sauce glaze and thicken.
  • Take the pot out of the oven, let it rest briefly, and serve when it’s cooled slightly.

Notes

  • Watch my video in the recipe card to see exactly how I cut these ribs up before cooking. 
  • If your BBQ sauce is thick (like Sweet Baby Ray’s), thin it with a bit of water so it coats and penetrates the ribs better.
  • This recipe works perfectly in a 5‑quart Dutch oven.
  • Country‑style ribs are meant for this kind of slow cooking. The low heat and long bake time break down the fat and connective tissue into tender, juicy meat. Don't try to expedite the process!