When it comes to cooking country-style pork ribs, few methods can match the flavor and tenderness achieved by using a Dutch oven. This versatile cooking pot allows for even heat distribution, resulting in ribs that are fall-off-the-bone tender and packed with mouthwatering flavor. Whether you prefer the classic combination of sweet and savory barbecue sauce or the bold spiciness of a chili rub, the Dutch oven provides the perfect environment for creating a truly unforgettable dish. So gather your ingredients, prepare your Dutch oven, and let's embark on a culinary adventure to discover the best recipe for country-style pork ribs that will tantalize your taste buds and leave you craving for more!
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THE BEST DUTCH OVEN RIBS
These are the best Dutch Oven Ribs! They are extremely tender, flavorful and hearty. They are significantly easier than smoking or grilling ribs. This healthy recipe is great for barbecues, entertaining and family dinners!
Provided by Addison LaBonte
Categories Main Course
Time 3h10m
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- First, preheat oven to 300 degrees Fahrenheit.
- In a large Dutch oven, add chopped onion.
- Then, mix together dry rub mix. Rub on both sides of ribs.
- If ribs are too long to fit in Dutch oven, then carefully cut into 2 or 3 pieces that will fit inside.
- Once seasoned and cut, layer ribs in Dutch oven.
- Pour beef broth and BBQ sauce on top.
- Place Dutch oven in the oven. No need to cover the Dutch oven.
- Bake for 2 ½ to 3 hours or until ribs are tender.
- Finally, remove ribs from Dutch oven. Top with additional BBQ sauce if desired.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 499 kcal, Carbohydrate 40 g, Protein 30 g, Fat 25 g, SaturatedFat 8 g, TransFat 1 g, Cholesterol 98 mg, Sodium 1789 mg, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 29 g, ServingSize 1 serving
BRAISED COUNTRY-STYLE PORK RIBS
Provided by Melissa d'Arabian : Food Network
Categories main-dish
Time 2h50m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 22
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
- Pat the ribs dry and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Heat 2
- tablespoons of the oil in a Dutch oven over medium-high heat and brown the ribs
- on all sides, working in batches if needed. Remove the ribs and set aside. Add
- the remaining 1 tablespoon of oil to the Dutch oven and reduce the heat to medium.
- Add the carrots, celery, onions and some salt and pepper and cook until soft,
- about 5 minutes. Add the garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add
- the tomato paste and cook, stirring, to remove the raw flavor, about 3 minutes.
- Deglaze the pan with the vinegar, and then add the red pepper flakes and bay
- leaves.
- Add the ribs back to the pan and add enough stock to reach
- halfway up the sides of the ribs. Bring the pan to a simmer, cover and place in
- the oven. Braise until the meat is tender, about 1 1/2 hours. During the last
- half hour, uncover to allow the liquid to reduce and the pork to brown.
- Serve the ribs with Creamy Polenta, spooning the sauce on
- top, and garnishing with parsley.
- Spray the insert of a slow cooker with cooking spray (for easier clean up) and preheat on high.
- In a medium saucepan, add 1 cup of the half-and-half, the milk, 1 tablespoon of the butter and the polenta. Season with salt and bring to a boil over medium-high heat, whisking constantly to keep the mixture lump-free. Boil for 2 to 3 minutes. Pour the mixture into the slow cooker and cook on high for 2 hours, stirring once or twice per hour.
- Once you are ready to serve, open the slow cooker and whisk in the remaining 1 tablespoon butter, the remaining 1/3 cup half-and-half and the Parmesan. Salt and pepper conservatively since the polenta will be served with a robustly salted dish.
COUNTRY STYLE PORK RIBS
Country Style Pork Ribs are cooked low and slow in either the oven or slow cooker for tender, juicy meat that is packed with a ton of flavor.
Provided by Caytlin McCleery
Categories Main Course
Time 4h10m
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 275 degrees Fahrenheit. Line a baking sheet or roasting pan with aluminum foil.
- In a small bowl, stir together the ingredients for the dry rub: paprika, salt, pepper, onion powder, garlic powder, and ground mustard. Rub this mixture generously over the outside of the ribs to coat. Place seasoned ribs in a single layer onto prepared baking sheet or roasting pan.
- Cover pan with aluminum foil. Cook in the preheated 275F degree oven for 3 1/2 to 4 hours until ribs are tender.
- Remove ribs from oven and remove aluminum foil. Brush barbecue sauce onto ribs.
- Place the baking sheet or roasting pan back into the oven underneath the broil setting. Broil for 3-5 minutes until the barbecue sauce starts to bubble and caramelize.
Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 0.5 rack, Calories 415 kcal, Carbohydrate 31 g, Protein 30 g, Fat 18 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, TransFat 1 g, Cholesterol 109 mg, Sodium 1992 mg, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 24 g
BBQ COUNTRY STYLE RIBS
Tasty, twice baked ribs with your favorite BBQ sauce.
Provided by Glenda Ulven
Categories Meat and Poultry Recipes Pork Pork Rib Recipes Country-Style Ribs
Time 3h15m
Yield 5
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 250 degrees F (120 degrees C).
- In a shallow baking pan or roaster, place ribs in a single layer; salt if desired. Spread the garlic on the ribs, then place the lemon slices on top. Bake in a preheated oven for 2 hours - the ribs should be tender. Drain any grease and liquid. Pour BBQ sauce over the ribs. Return to oven and bake one more hour at 200 to 250 degrees F.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 625.1 calories, Carbohydrate 39.2 g, Cholesterol 176.5 mg, Fat 30.7 g, Fiber 1.6 g, Protein 45.7 g, SaturatedFat 10.8 g, Sodium 1228.2 mg, Sugar 26.3 g
COUNTRY-STYLE PORK RIBS FOR THE DUTCH OVEN
Tender, juicy, melt in your mouth pork ribs, sauerkraut, potatoes... a meal fit for the heartiest of appetites and easy enough for the first-time dutch oven user.
Provided by Tarheel
Categories Stew
Time 2h45m
Yield 8-10 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Place ribs in 6 quart or larger dutch oven with enough water to cover. Stir in garlic powder. Cover and heat to boiling. Reduce heat and cook, covered, for 1 1/2 hours.
- Skim foam from top. Add potatoes and onions. Cover and cook over medium-low heat for 45 minutes.
- Add sausage, sauerkraut (for 6 quart use 1 lb sauerkraut, can increase to 2 lb if you have a 9.5Qt dutch oven), carrots, salt and pepper. Cook, covered, 15-20 minutes (until carrots are tender-crisp).
- Stir in chard (may substitute Bok-Choy, mustard greens, beet greens -- ). Cover and let stand for 5 minutes.
- Serve in large soup bowls.
OVEN-BRAISED COUNTRY STYLE PORK RIBS WITH APPLE CIDER
Steps:
- Gather all ingredients.
- Heat the oven to 300 F (150 C/Gas 2).
- Sprinkle the pork ribs with kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper.
- Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large Dutch oven over medium heat. Add the ribs, in batches if necessary, and sear on all sides. Remove to a plate and set aside.
- Add the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil to the pan. Add the onion, carrot, and celery. Cook, stirring until onion is translucent and lightly browned. Add the minced garlic and continue cooking for 1 to 2 minutes longer.
- Add the ribs back to the pan. In a bowl, combine the cider, vinegar, chicken broth, and tomato paste; blend well. Add the bay leaves and thyme; pour over the ribs. Cover the Dutch oven and bake for 3 hours, or until very tender.
- Skim the fat from the juices and remove bay leaves. Taste and add salt and pepper, if needed. If desired, thicken the juices (see note below).
- Serve the ribs with the vegetables and juices, along with boiled or mashed potatoes. Note: To thicken the juices, combine 1 1/2 tablespoons of flour with 2 tablespoons of cold water, stirring until smooth. Bring the skimmed juices to a simmer on the stovetop; stir in the flour mixture and cook, stirring, until thickened.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 920 kcal, Carbohydrate 10 g, Cholesterol 291 mg, Fiber 1 g, Protein 81 g, SaturatedFat 21 g, Sodium 489 mg, Sugar 6 g, Fat 62 g, ServingSize 4 to 6 servings, UnsaturatedFat 0 g
DUTCH OVEN BARBECUE RIBS
I cook these in a dutch oven (cast iron with lid). You can also use any heavy covered pan. Or cook them at your campsite with 10 charcoals on the bottom and 14 on top of your dutch oven maintaining 160 degrees. Be sure to have rolls or corn bread on hand.
Provided by IamEarnie
Categories Pork
Time 3h15m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- In a 12 inch dutch oven cook onions until they are clear.
- Add remaining ingredients, except ribs.
- Cook for 15 minutes, just simmering, stir often.
- Add ribs and cover with lid.
- Cook in a slow oven, 250 degrees, for 2-3 hours or until tender.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 1572.1, Fat 112.4, SaturatedFat 41.6, Cholesterol 445.8, Sodium 1745.5, Carbohydrate 44.4, Fiber 0.8, Sugar 39.5, Protein 94.1
COUNTRY PORK 'N' SAUERKRAUT
My mother and grandmother once ran a beanery for a train crew, which inspired a lot of my cooking. I adapted this recipe from one of theirs. The secret ingredient is the applesauce. When everything is cooked up, you wouldn't guess that it's in there, but the taste's just a bit sweeter. -Donna Hellendrung, Mineapolis, Minnesota
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 1h45m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- In a Dutch oven, cook ribs and onion in oil until ribs are browned and onion is tender. Remove from the heat. Combine remaining ingredients and pour over ribs. , Cover and bake at 350° until ribs are tender, 1-1/2 to 2 hours.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 477 calories, Fat 24g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 130mg cholesterol, Sodium 757mg sodium, Carbohydrate 23g carbohydrate (15g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 41g protein.
Tips:
- Choose country-style pork ribs for a more tender and flavorful result.
- Season the ribs generously with your favorite rub or spices for a delicious and savory flavor.
- Sear the ribs in a hot Dutch oven to brown and caramelize the meat, creating a rich and flavorful crust.
- Add a combination of liquids, such as broth, beer, or wine, to create a flavorful braising liquid that will keep the ribs moist and tender during cooking.
- Simmer the ribs in the braising liquid for several hours or until the meat is fall-off-the-bone tender.
- Remove the ribs from the braising liquid and grill or broil them briefly to add a smoky flavor and crispy texture.
- Serve the ribs with your favorite sides, such as mashed potatoes, coleslaw, or corn on the cob, for a complete and satisfying meal.
Conclusion:
Country-style pork ribs cooked in a Dutch oven are a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed for lunch or dinner. With a few simple ingredients and a little time, you can create a tender, flavorful, and fall-off-the-bone ribs that will be a hit with your family and friends. So next time you're looking for a hearty and satisfying meal, give this recipe a try.
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