Cooking Instructions

Follow these steps for perfect results

Ingredients

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4
servings
0.5 cup

all-purpose flour

for dredging

1.5 pound

boneless country-style pork ribs

1 tbsp

vegetable oil

2 tbsp

butter

1 unit

onion

chopped

0.5 cup

ketchup

2 tbsp

vinegar

2 tbsp

Worcestershire sauce

2 tbsp

brown sugar

2 tbsp

dry mustard

0.5 tsp

salt

1 cup

water

Step 1
~13 min

Preheat oven to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C).

Step 2
~13 min

Spread flour into a shallow dish.

Step 3
~13 min

Dredge ribs in flour to coat completely.

Step 4
~13 min

Heat vegetable oil in a skillet over medium heat.

Step 5
~13 min

Cook ribs in hot oil until completely browned, 2 to 3 minutes per side.

Step 6
~13 min

Remove ribs to a casserole dish.

Step 7
~13 min

Melt butter in the hot skillet.

Step 8
~13 min

Cook and stir onion in melted butter until translucent, about 5 minutes.

Step 9
~13 min

Stir in ketchup, vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, brown sugar, mustard, and salt with the onion until a smooth sauce forms.

Step 10
~13 min

Pour water into the sauce; cook and stir until hot.

Step 11
~13 min

Pour sauce over the ribs in the casserole dish.

Step 12
~13 min

Cover the dish tightly with aluminum foil.

Step 13
~13 min

Cook in preheated oven, spooning sauce over meat several times during baking, for 90 minutes.

Step 14
~13 min

Turn ribs and continue cooking and basting with sauce until the meat is completely tender, about 90 minutes more.

Pro Tips & Suggestions

Expert advice for the best results

For a spicier flavor, add a pinch of cayenne pepper to the sauce.

The ribs can be cooked in a slow cooker on low for 6-8 hours.

Make sure the casserole dish is tightly covered with aluminum foil to prevent the ribs from drying out.

Cooking Experience

Everything you need to know before you start

Time & Preparation

Cleanup Time

15 minutes

Batch Cooking
Friendly
Make Ahead

The sauce can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

Freezable
Kid Friendly

Cooking Environment

Messiness Level
Medium
Smell Intensity
High
Noise Level
Low
Elder Friendly
Suitable for seniors

Plating & Presentation

Serving Suggestions

Serve with mashed potatoes and green beans.

Serve with cornbread and coleslaw.

Perfect Pairings

Food Pairings

Mashed Potatoes
Coleslaw
Green Beans
Cornbread

Drink Pairings

Cultural Heritage

Discover the story behind this recipe

Origin & Tradition

Region of Origin

United States

Cultural Significance

A popular comfort food dish often served at barbecues and family gatherings.

Style

Occasions & Celebrations

Festive Uses

Barbecues
Family gatherings
Holidays

Occasion Tags

BBQ
Dinner Party
Family Meal
Weekend Cooking

Popularity Score

75/100

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