Here is a simple recipe for country style pork ribs. Country ribs are part of the loin on the pig. It’s usually very tender, especially if you cook it right. Another plus is, it’s usually cheaper than regular ribs. They also have more meat than regular “rack ribs”. You can purchase this cut of meat at almost any supermarket. Although this recipe is simple, it is far from quick. I slow cooked these in my oven on 325 for a couple of hours. Root beer is a key ingredient. While cooking the root beer with our meat, it cooks down and forms a brown sugar type of glaze and flavors the ribs throughout. By the time you are finished with your meat, it will be extremely tender . This recipe is especially for individuals that live in apartments that do not allow them to BBQ outside on a grill, or for those that simply aren’t grill experienced. You can have delicious barbecue without using a grill, int the comfort of your own home. Sure it may take a while to prepare, but you will be well satisfied with the outcome. I personally would serve potato salad, and green beans with this recipe .You may choose to use BBQ , or not. Again, the root beer is extremely flavorful. What kind of root beer? Honestly, I use whatever is one sale. With these, I used a supermarket generic brand of root beer. If you insist of using your favorite brand, please do so. Remember to preheat your oven while you’re preparing everything else!
Country Style Root Beer Glazed Ribs Recipe (Oven Baked)
Ingredients
- 2 lbs of Country Style Pork Ribs
- 1 Tsp of Seasoning Salt
- 1/2 Black Pepper
- 2 Tbs of minced Onion
- 2 Tbs of minced Garlic
- 1/4 cup of spicy brown mustard
- 3 cups of Root Beer
- 1 cup YOUR favorite BBQ Sauce
Instructions
- Your first step will be rinsing your meat. Remember to always wash your meat( with exception of ground meats) before cooking. Once your meat if rinsed, place it on a clean surface.
- Pour on your mustard all over your country style ribs, making sure you coat all surfaces. Once the meat if coated, sprinkle on your seasonings.
- Place your meat on your desired cookware, leaving approximately an 1/2 between each rib.
- Pour 1 cup of root beer into the pan. Make sure you do NOT pour the root beer directly over the meat, otherwise you will wash away some seasonings.
- Leave your meat uncovered and place your meat in the oven on 325 for 2 1/2 hours.
I want to make this…do you cook the ribs on the top or bottom rack of your oven. I hope I don't sound ignorant =). Please help if you can.
Hi Nellah!
This is a GREAT question. I cooked the ribs on the top rack 😀
hello Rosie,
when do you put the bbq sauce on? i want to make these this weekend. thank you
Hi Gena, I add the Barbeque sauce last. Maybe your during your last 20 minutes of cooking. Enjoy your weekend and let me know how they turn out.
Hi..so when do u add the remaining root beer?
Would love to make these, but need to know when you add the remaining root beer! The look so good!! How does the root beer coat the meat if it is only in the bottom of the pan????? Just wondering…
You add the remaining root beer when the rest dissolves. The root beer will cook down and form a syrup, You must turn the meat periodically to ensure each side has the root beer, AND turning the meat prevents it from burning.
Would you recommend turning the meat every 30 minutes?
Will the ribs remain juicey even though they are cooked uncovered for 2.5 hours?
Yes they will be. We’re slow cooking them.
How often do i need to mop the meat with the root beer and how often would you turn the meat, thank you.
There is not a specific time on brushing the meat. But whenever you peak in, and it looks a lil drier than you’d like- give it a “mop” 🙂
Just to make sure, you do mean Tbs on the onion and garlic? Seems like a lot of seasoning after I mixed it all together.
No. It’s correct. You can always follow your taste buds though. If you feel the need to cut back on the seasonings, feel free.
Saw this when looking at newby instructions for backyard smoking. I cook “boneless pork ribs” all the time, but have never tried the root beer recipes – that’s going to change this weekend! Thanx! 🙂
Good morning Ms. Rose. I am one of your biggest fans and I have tried your peach cobbler receipt and it turn out great!!! but i have a question… i want to try your rib receipt but i dont know where to pick up the root beer. Where can I pick the root beer? Can I pick it up from any supermarket? Please help… Thank Regan
You should be able to use any root beer found at your local store.
I can’t believe how GREAT these ribs are. I had laid out some ribs and didn’t know what to do with them. Im so glad I found this recipe. My husband was upset that I was going to fix ribs in the oven instead of on the grill. I could tell he was dreading dinner but once he tried them he couldn’t stop eating them and our two daughters had seconds also. They were so fall apart tender and full of great flavor. My husband tried to save a couple of ribs for his lunch the next day but only one made it through the night. I did receive a call the next day at lunch time telling me how great the rib was. This definatly is a repeat recipe. Thanks for helping me give my family a memorable dinner and a hand me down recipe.
I really appreciate you leaving such a sweet comment. When I first made these ribs, my sweetie wasn’t thrilled when I told him that I was going to bake them, but they quickly became on of his favorites. I’m so glad that your family enjoyed these ribs as well!
OMG! I made these last night for dinner and they were so good! I’m not a big fan of ribs, but my family loves them so I make them but not very often. I will be making these at least 3 or 4 times a month. I LOVED them! There were no left overs last night! So delicious! My family wants them for dinner again tonight! Thank you so much for sharing this recipe, cant wait to try some of your others!
I am so glad you liked the ribs! I have a new rib video/ recipe up that you might like as well.. Please check it out honey! https://iheartrecipes.com/spare-ribs-with-homemade-barbecue-sauce/
Hi Rosie,
My ribs released a lot of juice while cooking. Do you think I could take out most of the juice after the first hour and add another cup or root beer? There was so much waterjuice released from the ribs, the root beer never had a chance to get thick. Thanks so much!
loved your video, you seem very nice. Cant wait to try the recipe- could you use diet root beer or would you lose the carmelization? Thanx again and God Bless
You sure can use diet root beer 🙂
First I saw your video then followed up on I heart recipes to get more specific details. I am so glad I did. Got enough ribs to feed a crowd for under six bucks and couldn’t match the quality and flavor your recipe provided at any price.
Beautiful dish from a beautiful lady
Thank you
Can you make bone In ribs with the same ingredients?
Yes you may.
Hey I really want to try this recipe but I don’t know where do I get the root beer from? Is it regular root beer Soda ? And can I cook my meat before I bake it cause I always do that ?
I used root beer soda, and I recommend following the directions given 🙂
Been using this recipe for a while now, love the flavor the root beer gives to the ribs, the seasoning may seem too much for the job but it’s correct, I’ll continue to please my family with this easy tasty treat, Thanks Rose.
Hi Rosie! Im a beginner cook so this might sound like a dumb question but whenever you say chopped onions do you mean an actual onion chopped or the kind you get in a bottle where the spices are…and the same with the chopped garlic…are you chopping up cloves of garlic or using the pre minced jarred garlic? Please respond…id appreciate it. Thx Rosie 🙂
Hi Cortney! I don’t think those are dumb questions 🙂 . You can chop the onion and garlic or you can use the minced garlic in a jar, or dehydrated onion in the bottle. Whatever your preference is.
Thank you so much for replying Rosie! I will be trying this recipe out on Sunday and I’ll be sure to let you know how they turn out 🙂
Hi Rosie…pls help…so after adding the first cup of root beer at the beginning…as we’re periodically checking the meat during the cooking process and see the liquids drying up…is that whenever we pour more root beer in?
hi love your recipes was wondering if I can put on grill at last moment to bake the bbq on
You sure can!
Oh my Goodness! These are absolutely the best! Thanks Rosie! Can’t wait to try some of your other recipes!
You’re welcome! Thanks for visiting!
I really wanted to see your recipe but it is no where to be found on the page?? Can you post it as a reply to my comment?
Thanks for bringing this to my attention. I fixed it. The recipe is now there
Hi Rosie, do you have a video for this recipe? It’s not showing up on this page. I enjoy your recipes and wanted to try this one.
I do have a video. I have to fix the link. Sorry about that.
Rosie, I am making these ribs for the first time for Daytona party. I did not have the mustard but did have the root beer. Will it still come out ok? How often will I turn them over and baste with the other 2 cups of root beer? Thank you
For best results, stick to the recipe listed 🙂
Hi, I noticed you used boneless ribs. If I have bone-in ribs, do I need to adjust the cooking time or anything else?
I think you’ll be fine with bone in 🙂
i make these all the time my family loves them and they are sooooo juicy! thanks for sharing..
Glad that you like the recipe 🙂
Hello. What would go good with this rib recipe ?
Any side dish would do. Broccoli, greens, mac & cheese… You name it 🙂
Hi Rosie!
If I use your bbq rub recipe how much should I use?
Maybe 2 1/2 tsp 🙂
Rosie is there an alternative to the spicy brown mustard. We are a family that does not eat spicy foods? Would regular mustard or honey mustard work?
Yes, regular mustard will work.