Cowboy Ribs Recipe

Saddle up for a flavor explosion with these Cowboy Ribs! Tender, juicy pork ribs, oven-roasted to succulent perfection, are the star of this 1994 Grit Magazine-inspired recipe. Using meaty country-style ribs, back ribs (from the blade and center of the pork loin), or boneless ribs, you'll achieve fall-off-the-bone tenderness. Keep it classic with simple sides like grilled veggies, potato salad, or coleslaw. The secret? Our easy-to-follow recipe, featuring a mouthwatering BBQ sauce, ensures ribs so good, they'll have you shouting 'Yeehaw!' Get ready for a truly unforgettable rib feast!

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 45 mins
Calories 1283.9 kcal
Protein 135g
Rating 4.3 (4 Reviews)
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Chef Forktionary, author of this recipe

Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

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How to Make Cowboy Ribs

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. Place ribs in a shallow roasting pan.
  3. Cover tightly with aluminum foil.
  4. Roast for 1 hour and 30 minutes, or until the meat is almost tender.
  5. While ribs roast, prepare the BBQ sauce: In a medium saucepan, combine all sauce ingredients (see below).
  6. Bring sauce to a boil over medium-high heat.
  7. Reduce heat to low, and simmer for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally, until thickened.
  8. Remove ribs from oven and brush generously with BBQ sauce.
  9. Broil ribs 5 inches from the heat source for 7-10 minutes per side, or until the sauce is caramelized and the ribs are slightly charred, flipping halfway through.
  10. Let ribs rest for 5 minutes before serving. Serve with extra BBQ sauce and your favorite sides.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

51 g

Sugar

13g

Fat

218g

Carbs

3g