Best 10 Grilled Country Ribs Recipes

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If you're craving a mouthwatering and smoky meal, look no further than grilled country ribs. These succulent ribs, also known as spare ribs or pork ribs, are a versatile cut that can be transformed into a culinary masterpiece with the right recipe and cooking technique. Whether you prefer a dry rub with a robust blend of spices or a sweet and savory marinade, there's a recipe that will tantalize your taste buds. From grilling over charcoal for a classic smoky flavor to using a gas grill for more precise temperature control, this guide will take you through the steps of creating grilled country ribs that will have your family and friends begging for more.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

GRILLED COUNTRY STYLE RIBS



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Been fixin' ribs for a long time and never had a complaint; they just kept comin' back for more.

Provided by Don

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Pork     Pork Rib Recipes     Country-Style Ribs

Time 3h15m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 9

½ cup Burgundy wine
¼ cup barbeque sauce, plus more for basting
¼ cup cider vinegar
¼ cup hot pepper sauce
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
2 tablespoons prepared yellow mustard
4 pounds country-style pork ribs
1 tablespoon onion powder
1 tablespoon garlic powder

Steps:

  • Stir wine, barbeque sauce, cider vinegar, hot pepper sauce, Worcestershire sauce, and mustard together in bowl until well mixed. Place ribs in a baking dish; pour Burgundy wine mixture over ribs and coat completely.
  • Mix onion powder and garlic powder together in a bowl. Dust ribs with powder mixture; let marinate 2 hours, turning once.
  • Preheat grill for medium-low heat and lightly oil the grate.
  • Grill ribs, covered, over indirect heat on the preheated grill for 45 minutes, turning once. Baste with barbeque sauce and grill until meat is tender, about 15 minutes, turning and basting frequently.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 577.1 calories, Carbohydrate 7.8 g, Cholesterol 159.9 mg, Fat 40.4 g, Fiber 0.5 g, Protein 39.1 g, SaturatedFat 14.7 g, Sodium 414.8 mg, Sugar 4.3 g

COUNTRY-STYLE GRILLED RIBS



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A sweet and tangy barbecue sauce, sprinkle with celery seed, coats these tender ribs. Chili powder and hot pepper sauce contribute to the zesty flavor. -Marilyn Beerman, Worthington, Ohio

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h40m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

4 pounds bone-in country-style pork ribs
1 cup water
1 cup ketchup
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
1/4 cup cider vinegar
1/4 cup Worcestershire sauce
1 tablespoon celery seed
1 teaspoon chili powder
1/8 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
Dash pepper

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325°. Place ribs in a shallow roasting pan. Bake, covered, 1-1/2 to 2 hours or until meat is tender. Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, combine the remaining ingredients. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Pour 1 cup sauce over ribs; turn to coat. Let stand 15 minutes., Drain and discard sauce from ribs. Grill ribs, uncovered, over medium heat 10-12 minutes or until browned, basting with 1 cup sauce and turning occasionally. Serve with remaining sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 409 calories, Fat 18g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 114mg cholesterol, Sodium 463mg sodium, Carbohydrate 24g carbohydrate (23g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 35g protein.

GRILLED COUNTRY RIBS



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I never made barbecued ribs until I moved to the South. Now I have learned how to fix 'em tender and finger lickin' good. Everyone loves the tasty sticky sauce on these ribs. They're my favorite entree, served with slaw and baked beans.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 2h45m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

4 pounds bone-in country-style pork ribs
1/4 cup canola oil
1 medium onion, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 cup ketchup
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
1/4 cup cider vinegar
1/4 cup hot pepper sauce
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
2 tablespoons prepared mustard

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. Place ribs in a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Bake, covered, 1-1/2 hours or until no longer pink. , Meanwhile, in a large saucepan, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add onion and garlic; cook and stir until tender. Stir in the remaining ingredients; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, 15 minutes, stirring occasionally., Drain ribs. Grill, covered, over indirect low heat 45 minutes, turning once. Baste with barbecue sauce. Grill 15 minutes longer or until meat is tender, turning and basting frequently.

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GRILLED COUNTRY-STYLE RIBS



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These hearty marinated ribs are precooked in the microwave and finished on the grill. They turn out moist and tender with a great smoky flavor! Sue Benning, Menasha, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 45m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 cup water, divided
1/2 cup reduced-sodium soy sauce
2 tablespoons lemon juice
2 tablespoons canola oil
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon pepper
6 bone-in country-style pork ribs (1-1/2 inches thick and 14 ounces each)

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, combine 1/2 cup water, soy sauce, lemon juice, oil, brown sugar, garlic powder and pepper. Cover and refrigerate 1/2 cup mixture for basting. Pour remaining mixture into a large resealable plastic bag; add the ribs. Seal bag and turn to coat. Refrigerate for 8 hours or overnight., Drain and discard marinade; place ribs and remaining water in a 3-qt. microwave-safe dish. Cover and microwave on high for 20-25 minutes or until meat is tender., Drain ribs. Moisten a paper towel with cooking oil; using long-handled tongs, lightly coat the grill rack. Grill ribs, covered, over medium heat or broil 4 in. from the heat for 4-5 minutes on each side or until browned, basting occasionally with reserved marinade.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 462 calories, Fat 27 g fat (9 g saturated fat), Cholesterol 151 mg cholesterol, Sodium 995 mg sodium, Carbohydrate 3 g carbohydrate (2 g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 48 g protein.

GRILLED WINE-MARINATED COUNTRY-STYLE RIBS



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There will be "no whining" at the table when you serve these tender and tasty ribs!

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 5h19m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 tablespoon chopped fresh rosemary leaves or 1 teaspoon dried rosemary leaves, crumbled
1 garlic clove, finely chopped
1/2 cup dry red wine or grape juice
1 teaspoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
3 pounds pork country-style ribs, cut into serving pieces

Steps:

  • Heat oil in 1 1/2-quart saucepan over medium heat. Cook, rosemary and garlic in oil, stirring frequently, until garlic is golden; remove from heat. Stir in wine, sugar, salt and pepper.
  • Place pork in shallow glass or plastic dish. Pour wine mixture over pork; turn to coat with marinade. Cover and refrigerate, turning pork occasionally, at least 4 hours but no longer than 24 hours.
  • Place drip pan directly under grilling area, and arrange coals around firebox. Heat coals or gas grill for direct heat.
  • Remove pork from marinade; reserve marinade. Cover and grill pork over drip pan and 4 to 5 inches from medium heat 1 hour to 1 hour 10 minutes, turning occasionally and brushing with marinade, until pork is tender and slightly pink when cut near bone. Discard any remaining marinade.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 285, Carbohydrate 3 g, Cholesterol 80 mg, Fiber 0 g, Protein 26 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 180 mg

GRILLED COUNTRY-STYLE RIBS FOR 2



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These hearty marinated ribs are precooked in the microwave and finished on the grill. They turn out moist and tender with a great smoky flavor! -Sue Benning, Menasha, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 35m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 cup water, divided
1/2 cup soy sauce
2 tablespoons lemon juice
2 tablespoons canola oil
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon pepper
2 bone-in country-style pork ribs (1-1/2 inches thick and 14 ounces each)

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, combine 1/2 cup water, soy sauce, lemon juice, oil, brown sugar, garlic powder and pepper. Cover and refrigerate 1/2 cup mixture for basting. Pour remaining mixture into a large resealable plastic bag; add the ribs. Seal bag and turn to coat. Refrigerate for 8 hours or overnight., Drain and discard marinade; place ribs and remaining water in a 2-qt. microwave-safe dish. Cover and microwave on high for 10-15 minutes or until meat is tender., Drain ribs. Using long-handled tongs, moisten a paper towel with cooking oil and lightly coat the grill rack. Grill ribs, covered, over medium heat or broil 4 in. from the heat for 4-5 minutes on each side or until browned, basting occasionally with reserved marinade.

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GRILLED COUNTRY RIBS WITH SUMMER SAVORY MUSTARD MARINADE



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Categories     Herb     Mustard     Pork     Marinate     Quick & Easy     Summer     Gourmet

Yield Serves 2

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
1 tablespoon red-wine vinegar
1/4 cup olive oil
1 tablespoon dried summer savory, crumbled, or 3 tablespoons fresh summer savory, chopped fine
1 tablespoon water
2 pounds country-style pork ribs (about 6)

Steps:

  • Prepare grill.
  • In a bowl whisk together mustard, vinegar, oil, summer savory, water, and salt and pepper to taste. In a baking dish large enough to hold ribs in one layer coat them with marinade and let stand, covered, at room temperature 15 minutes.
  • Grill ribs on an oiled rack set 5 to 6 inches over glowing coals until just cooked through, about 10 minutes on each side.

GRILLED COUNTRY STYLE RIBS WITH PINEAPPLE-CHILI SALSA



GRILLED COUNTRY STYLE RIBS WITH PINEAPPLE-CHILI SALSA image

Categories     Pork     Low Carb     Low Sodium     Wheat/Gluten-Free

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

3-4 country style ribs (boneless)
1 cup italian dressing
3 slices fresh ripe pineapple
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
1/4 cup diced red onion
1 tbsp fresh lime juice
1 tsp lime zest
2 tsp minced serrano or jalepeño pepper
1 clove garlic, finely chopped
2 tbsp olive oil

Steps:

  • Marinate ribs in a large plastic zip bag with the italian dressing for at least one hour. Preheat grill to approximately 400. Slice the lower 2 inches off the fresh pineapple, slice off from remaining fruit three 1/2" slices. Core/skin them, then grill for approx. 5 minutes per side. Some charring is ok, but don't burn them. Remove from the grill, dice, and place in a bowl with remaining ingredients. Watch the cilantro, as a little goes a long way! Remove ribs from marinade and remove excess from the meat. Grill at least 5-7 minutes per side until done (use thermometer, as they are usually pretty thick). Arrange on a plate and spoon on liberal amounts of salsa. Side note: Try serving with rice pilaf or country style smashed potatoes (skin on). You may vary the heat and associated flavor from the peppers by experimenting with different varieties.

BRINED AND GRILLED COUNTRY-STYLE PORK RIBS RECIPE - (4/5)



Brined and grilled country-style pork ribs Recipe - (4/5) image

Provided by MammaB

Number Of Ingredients 21

Brine:
2 cups water
1/2 cup firmly packed brown sugar
1/4 cup kosher salt
1 Tablespoon whole peppercorns
1 teaspoon garlic powder
4 cups ice
1 1/4 pounds country style pork ribs
Barbecue sauce:
1 (6-oz) can tomato paste
1/4 cup firmly packed brown sugar
Juice of 1/2 lemon
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon ground dry ginger
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon dry mustard
1 Tablespoon honey
1 Tablespoon sesame oil
2 Tablespoons water
Sesame seeds for garnish

Steps:

  • Brine: In a medium saucepan over medium-high heat, combine water, brown sugar, salt peppercorns and garlic powder. Bring to a simmer, stirring until the sugar and salt have dissolved. Add ice and stir until completely cooled. Transfer brine to a large sealable plastic bag. Add ribs. Seal the bag and refriderate at least 1 hour, or up to 8 hours. Barbecue sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together tomato paste, brown sugar, lemon juice, salt, garlic powder, ginger, cumin, mustard powder, honey, sesame oil and water. Cooking: When ready to cook, heat a grill to medium high. Coat the grate with oil or cooking spray. Drain and discard the brine. Place ribs on the grill. Brush tops of the ribs with the barbecue sauce, then cover the grill and cook 5 minutes. Use tongs, flip the ribs, then brush the tops with additional barbecue sauce. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover and cook for another 5 to 8 minutes, or until an instant read thermometer inserted at the thickest part of the rib reads 160 degrees. Just before serving, sprinkle ribs with sesame seeds.

GRILLED COUNTRY-STYLE RIBS



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We're having company from Brazil - the land of outdoor grilling. Country ribs were on sale locally, so this seemed a no-brainer! I happened to have those 2 types of chili powder - other can be used instead. Same with the salt.

Provided by Carolyn Haas

Categories     Pork

Time 8h30m

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 1/2 Tbsp light brown sugar
1 Tbsp coarse sea salt (or less!)
1/2 Tbsp ground ancho chili powder
1/2 Tbsp ground new mexico chili powder
1/2 tsp ground cumin
1/2 tsp garlic powder
1/2 tsp onion powder
2 1/2 lb country ribs

Steps:

  • 1. In a small bowl, measure and blend together all the seasonings. Rub into all surfaces of country ribs. Put into resealable bag or dish covered with plastic wrap. Refrigerate for 8 hours or overnight. (Less time will work, flavors won't be as intense)
  • 2. Let the ribs sit at room temperature for 1 hour before cooking. Heat a grill pan or outdoor grill to medium (about 350°F to 450°F). If using charcoal, let coals turn gray and spread out.
  • 3. Place the ribs on the grill with the larger, flatter side down, cover the grill, and cook until the pork is browned and crusty on the bottom, about 5 to 7 minutes. Flip, cover, and cook until it's browned and crusty on the other side, about 5 to 7 minutes more. Rotate the ribs so that they are resting on a thinner side (you may need to prop them up against one another), cover, and cook until browned and crusty, about 4 to 6 minutes. Flip to the other thinner side, cover, and cook until browned and crusty or an instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the thickest rib registers 145°F, about 4 to 6 minutes more. Transfer to a clean serving platter, tent loosely with foil, and let rest about 5 minutes before serving.

Tips:

  • Choose the right ribs: Country-style ribs are the best choice for grilling as they are meaty and flavorful. Select ribs that are about 1 inch thick and have a good amount of marbling.
  • Prepare the ribs: Remove the membrane from the back of the ribs and trim off any excess fat. Cut the ribs into individual pieces, about 3-4 inches long.
  • Season the ribs: Generously season the ribs with a rub of your choice. You can use a store-bought rub or make your own using a combination of spices and herbs.
  • Grill the ribs: Preheat your grill to medium-low heat. Place the ribs on the grill and cook for about 2 hours, or until the meat is tender and cooked through.
  • Baste the ribs: Baste the ribs with your favorite sauce during the last 30 minutes of cooking. This will help to keep them moist and flavorful.
  • Let the ribs rest: Once the ribs are cooked, let them rest for about 10 minutes before serving. This will allow the juices to redistribute and result in more tender ribs.

Conclusion:

Grilled country-style ribs are a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for any occasion. There are many different ways to prepare ribs, so you can experiment with different rubs, sauces, and cooking methods to find your perfect recipe. With a little planning and effort, you can create a mouthwatering rack of ribs that will impress your friends and family.

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