The Most Tender Country Style Honey Bbq Ribs
Get ready to sink your teeth into *The Most Tender Country Style Honey BBQ Ribs*, a mouthwatering recipe that takes comfort food to the next level. These fall-apart-tender country-style pork ribs are seasoned to perfection with a smoky spice rub, slow-cooked in the oven for hours, and finished with a luscious honey BBQ glaze that caramelizes beautifully under high heat. Thanks to a combination of simple pantry staples like smoked paprika, honey, and apple cider vinegar, this recipe delivers bold, tangy-sweet flavors with minimal effort. Perfect for family dinners or game-day gatherings, these ribs pair wonderfully with coleslaw, cornbread, or baked beans. Whether you’re a seasoned BBQ lover or just diving into rib recipes, this guide ensures tender, flavor-packed results every time.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 3 lbs country-style pork ribs
- 1 tbsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 0.5 tsp ground black pepper
- 1 tsp kosher salt
- 0.5 cup honey
- 1 cup BBQ sauce (your favorite variety)
- 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 cup water
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 300°F (150°C).
In a small bowl, combine smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, black pepper, and kosher salt.
Pat the ribs dry with paper towels. Rub olive oil all over the ribs, then generously coat the ribs with the seasoning mixture, pressing it into the meat.
Place the ribs in a large baking dish or a roasting pan. Add 1 cup of water to the bottom of the pan to keep the ribs moist during cooking.
Cover the pan tightly with aluminum foil to trap in the moisture. Bake in the preheated oven for 2.5 hours or until the ribs are tender when pierced with a fork.
While the ribs are baking, prepare the honey BBQ glaze. In a medium bowl, whisk together honey, BBQ sauce, and apple cider vinegar.
Remove the ribs from the oven and carefully drain any excess liquid from the pan.
Brush a generous amount of the honey BBQ glaze over the ribs, ensuring they are evenly coated.
Increase the oven temperature to 375°F (190°C). Return the ribs to the oven, uncovered, and bake for an additional 20-30 minutes until the glaze is bubbling and slightly caramelized.
For an extra-charred finish, you can switch to the broiler for the last 3-5 minutes, keeping a close eye to prevent burning.
Remove the ribs from the oven and let them rest for 10 minutes before serving. Serve with extra honey BBQ sauce on the side if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1284 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 85.5 g | 110% | |
| Saturated Fat | 28.3 g | 142% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 272 mg | 91% | |
| Sodium | 889 mg | 39% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 61.3 g | 22% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.0 g | 4% | |
| Total Sugars | 56.1 g | ||
| Protein | 69.0 g | 138% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 71 mg | 5% | |
| Iron | 3.6 mg | 20% | |
| Potassium | 1011 mg | 22% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
