Sugar & Spice Baked Country Pork Ribs Recipe Melts In Your Mouth (7 Ingredients) by Donna John

Country ribs were a staple in my house growing up and after I got married and started cooking for my family. Pork country ribs are a budget-friendly protein that can be baked, grilled, braised or even fried, which I discovered in a small soul food restaurant in Louisiana. Delicious! Baking or grilling is my favorite way to cook country ribs at home, and this easy sugar and spice baked country ribs recipe is my latest culinary creation.

Photo credit (all photos): Donna John

These baked pork ribs are moist, juicy and loaded with flavor from simple spices you probably already have in your spice rack or pantry. Here is your short list of gluten-free ingredients for this delicious pork recipe: country pork ribs (boneless or bone-in), chili powder, brown sugar, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder and olive oil.

The country ribs are seasoned with salt, pepper and the spices and drizzled with olive oil before being baked until moist, tender and juicy. The succulent ribs create pan drippings that you can use to baste the ribs as they bake, or drizzle on them when serving. These sticky, sweet and spicy ribs almost melt in your mouth!

Serve the baked ribs as a high-protein dinner with your favorite side dishes. I served mine with macaroni and cheese and skillet cabbage with bacon. This southern dinner put a smile on our faces, plus we got the health benefits of protein. Win-win!

Cuisine: American / Southern
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 30 to 45 minutes (ovens vary)
Total Time: 35 to 50 minutes
Servings: 4 to 6

Ingredients

• 4 - 6 country pork ribs (bone-in or boneless)
• 1 tablespoon chili powder
• 1 tablespoon brown sugar, packed
• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
• olive oil

Here's how to make it: 

1. Stir together the chili powder, brown sugar, smoked paprika, garlic powder and onion powder in a small bowl.
   
2. Season the ribs with salt and pepper. Sprinkle the seasoning blend on all sides
   
3. Place in a baking dish. (You can line the bottom with aluminum foil for easier cleanup.) Drizzle the ribs with a little olive oil.
   
4. Bake in a preheated 400-degree F oven for about 30 to 45 minutes, depending on the size of the ribs. Pork is cooked through at 145 degrees F internal temperature on a food thermometer.
   
5. Serve. Store any leftover ribs in an airtight container in the fridge.
   

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