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Boneless Country Style Ribs Dry Rub

Updated: May 4, 2024 · Published: Apr 14, 2022 by Nicole B. · Leave a Comment

Total Time: 2 hours hours 35 minutes minutes
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This boneless country style ribs dry rub has great flavor from Hungarian paprika, marjoram, oregano, thyme, pepper, onion powder, garlic powder and salt. You can slow-bake the ribs at low temperature or bake them quickly at high temperature. I have included instructions for both methods.

Dry rub for country style ribs being mixed in a bowl.

Dry rub ingredients:

Hungarian paprika, marjoram, oregano, thyme, pepper, onion powder, garlic powder and salt.

How to apply the dry rub:

Sprinkle the rub evenly onto a plate or pie dish, then rub the ribs in it.

Raw spice-rubbed boneless ribs on a glass plate.

How to cook the ribs:

You can cook the ribs in the oven in two different ways:

  • Slowly at low temperature (this method requires ribs with lots of fat and marbling) OR
  • Quickly at high temperature (this method is best for leaner ribs that don't have much fat).

The flavor of the ribs will be delicious either way but you will get different textures depending on which method you use. Slow-baked ribs will be fall-apart tender while the high-temperature method will yield juicier but firmer ribs.

Low-temperature, slow-bake method:

See full ingredient amounts and instructions in the recipe card below!

Step 0. Make sure you have ribs that work for this method: If you use the low-temperature method you must use ribs that have lots of visible fat and marbling. If the ribs are too lean they will get dry with this method. (Lean ribs will stay nice and juicy with the high-temperature method, though.)

Step 1. Apply the dry rub, then set the ribs on a wire rack on a baking sheet lined with aluminum foil.

Step 2. Cover the entire baking sheet with aluminum foil. Make sure to seal it really well all around the edges. Bake the ribs at 300 degrees F. for 2 ½ hours.

Dry-rubbed country style ribs preparation in two steps.

High-temperature, fast-cook method:

See full ingredient amounts and instructions in the recipe card below!

Step 1. Coat the inside of a cast iron pan or cast iron grill pan with a little bit of vegetable oil. Set the pan into the cold oven. Heat the oven to 400 degrees F. with the pan in it.

Step 2. Once the oven is hot, set the ribs into the hot pan. Bake for 15 to 20 minutes, until the meat reaches an internal temperature of 160 degrees F. Flip the ribs half-way through the cook time.

How to serve the ribs:

These ribs are fantastic with potato salad.

Full Recipe

Raw spice-rubbed boneless ribs on a glass plate.
Author: The Spice Train

Boneless Country Style Ribs Dry Rub

This boneless country style ribs dry rub adds delicious flavor and you can slow-bake or fast-cook the ribs.
Makes enough to season 1 pound of boneless country style pork ribs.
Print Version (does not include images) Pin Recipe
Prep Time: 5 minutes mins
Cook Time: 2 hours hrs 30 minutes mins
Total Time: 2 hours hrs 35 minutes mins
Servings: 2
Course: Dry Rubs and Seasonings
Cuisine: World
Calories: 431
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients:
  

  • ½ teaspoon Hungarian paprika
  • ½ teaspoon dried marjoram
  • ½ teaspoon dried oregano
  • ½ teaspoon dried thyme
  • ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • ½ teaspoon onion powder
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 pound boneless country style pork ribs
  • 2 teaspoons vegetable oil (needed only for the high-temperature method)

Equipment:

  • measuring spoons
  • mixing bowl
  • rimmed baking sheet (for the slow-bake method)
  • aluminum foil (for the slow-bake method)
  • wire rack (for the slow-bake method)
  • cast iron pan OR cast iron grill pan (for the high-temperature method)
  • kitchen tongs (for the high-temperature method)
  • digital meat thermometer (recommended) (for the high-temperature method)
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Method:
 

  1. Add paprika, marjoram, oregano, thyme, pepper, onion powder, garlic powder and salt to a mixing bowl. Stir together until combined.
  2. Sprinkle the rub evenly onto a plate or a pie plate, then rub the ribs in it until they are coated on all sides. Cook the ribs using either the slow-bake method or the high-temperature method (see notes).
For the slow-bake method:*
  1. Heat the oven to 300 degrees F.
  2. Line a rimmed baking sheet with aluminum foil and set a wire rack on the foil.
  3. Set the ribs on the wire rack, then cover the entire baking sheet with aluminum foil. Make sure to seal the foil well all around the edges of the baking sheet.
  4. Bake the ribs for 2 ½ hours. Take the baking sheet out of the oven. Carefully remove the top foil (there will be a lot of very hot steam underneath!). Serve the ribs with potato salad.
For the high-temperature method:**
  1. Coat the inside of a cast iron pan or cast iron grill pan with a little bit of vegetable oil. Set the pan into the cold oven.
  2. Heat the oven to 400 degrees F. with the pan in it.
  3. Once the oven is hot, set the ribs into the hot pan. Cook until the ribs have reached an internal temperature of 160 degrees F. (15 to 20 minutes). Flip the ribs half-way through the cook time. Serve the ribs with potato salad.

Recipe notes:

*For this method, you have to use ribs that have lots of visible fat and marbling.
**This method is best for leaner ribs that don't have much fat.
Did you make this recipe?Please consider leaving a review- THANK YOU!

Nutrition (estimate only):

Calories: 431kcalCarbohydrates: 2.1gProtein: 44.6gFat: 26.3gSaturated Fat: 9.1gCholesterol: 171mgSodium: 723mgPotassium: 43mgFiber: 0.8gSugar: 0.5gCalcium: 60mgIron: 3mg

More pork dry rub recipes you might like:

  • This mustard rib rub is fantastic for baby back ribs.
  • This pork belly seasoning adds great flavor without overpowering the delicious flavor of the pork belly itself.

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