Saucy Country-Style Oven Ribs

Tender country-style pork ribs slow-cooked in a rich, homemade barbecue sauce made with honey, ketchup, and aromatic spices. This hearty dish features fall-off-the-bone meat in a sweet and tangy sauce.

6 servings
2 hr 40 min

Ingredients

  • 4 lb boneless country-style pork ribs
  • 1 large onion
  • 4 cloves garlic
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • cups ketchup
  • cup honey
  • ½ cup cider vinegar
  • ½ cup Worcestershire sauce
  • 6 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 2⅓ tablespoons dry mustard
  • 2 teaspoons drained bottled horseradish
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper

Cooking Instructions

  1. 1.

    Put oven rack in middle position and preheat oven to 350°F.

    10 min

  2. 2.

    Put ribs in a 6- to 8-quart pot and cover with water by two inches. Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer, uncovered, skimming froth, 30 minutes.

    30 min

  3. 3.

    Meanwhile, cook onion and garlic in oil in a 3- to 4-quart heavy saucepan over moderate heat, stirring occasionally, until onion is tender, about 15 minutes. Stir in remaining ingredients and simmer, stirring occasionally, 15 minutes.

    30 min

  4. 4.

    Drain pork in a colander and pat dry, then arrange in 1 layer using tongs in a 13- by 9-inch baking dish. Pour sauce over pork to coat evenly, then cover dish tightly with foil. Bake 1 hour, then remove foil and carefully turn pork over with tongs and cook, uncovered, until very tender, about 30 minutes. Skim fat from sauce if desired.

    90 min

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