This Boneless Pork Ribs in the Oven recipe requires minimal prep time and ingredients. It’s one of my favorite ways to cook ribs, as it’s fairly hands-off once the ribs are in the oven. Bonus: This recipe allows you to cook the ribs to the tenderness of your choice.
This yummy recipe for boneless pork ribs in the oven allows you to skip the grill or smoker yet create super tender and flavorful ribs. These ribs are tossed in a delicious mixture of apple cider vinegar, honey, brown sugar, and spices like garlic powder before baking them low and slow. In the last few minutes, you’ll broil the cooked ribs to caramelize the BBQ sauce, adding even more flavor to these tasty ribs.
If you have a lot of leftover cooked boneless ribs, consider using them to make one of the following recipes: Pulled Pork Street Tacos or an Asian Pulled Pork Rice Bowl.
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Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- No grill or smoker needed – This dish is cooked low and slow, creating an uber-tender, juicy boneless pork ribs in the oven recipe without a grill or smoker.
- Simple ingredients – Many of the ingredients are pantry staples, so you won’t need to buy a ton of items from the store to create this recipe.
- Full of flavor – This boneless pork ribs recipe is sweet, smokey, tangy, and even spicy, depending on the BBQ sauce you select.
- Versatile – Use your favorite barbecue sauce to adjust the flavor of these ribs to your preferences.
- Great for summer BBQs – Even without tossing this boneless country-style ribs recipe on the grill, it makes a delicious entrée for summer BBQs. Since these ribs cook in the oven, you can use your grill space for other sides and mains like grilled chicken, corn, skewers, etc.
What are boneless pork ribs?
Often, you’ll see boneless pork ribs in the store as country-style pork ribs. Unlike regular pork ribs, which come from the pig’s actual ribs, these boneless ribs come from near the shoulder. They’re typically leaner than other ribs, yet still have a nice marbling which helps keep them juicy as you cook the boneless pork ribs in the oven. Depending on your store, you may see country-style ribs with or without bones, though they are still from the same cut.
Ingredients & Substitutions
- Kosher Salt: All of my recipes are tested with Morton kosher salt unless noted otherwise. It is the best salt for everyday cooking because of its size and flavor. If using table salt, the amount should be reduced. I highly recommend picking up some kosher next time you are at the store!
Complete list of ingredients and amounts is located on the recipe card below.
How to Make Boneless Pork Ribs in the Oven
Quick Overview
- Preheat oven.
- Toss with seasoning.
- Bake.
- Broil.
Step by Step Instructions
Leave the foil on the ribs for nearly the entire time to keep them moist as they bake.
Be sure to stay near the boneless pork ribs in the oven as they broil, as they can burn quickly during this stage.
Step 1: Preheat your oven to 300°F (150°C). In a large casserole dish, place the boneless pork ribs, apple cider vinegar, honey, paprika, brown sugar, salt, minced garlic, onion powder, mustard powder, and black pepper. Toss until the ribs are well coated with the mixture.
Step 2: Cover the casserole dish with foil and bake in the preheated oven for at least 45 minutes or up to 2 hours, depending on how tender you would like them.
Step 3: Remove the foil from the casserole dish. Brush the ribs generously with barbecue sauce.
Step 4: Turn the oven to broil and broil the ribs for 5-10 minutes, or until the sauce is caramelized, watching closely to prevent burning. Serve hot with extra barbecue sauce on the side.
Recipe Serving Suggestions
Garnish this boneless pork ribs in the oven recipe with extra sauce, chopped green onions, or a sprinkle of fresh parsley. I love serving this country-style pork ribs in the oven recipe with BBQ sides for a comforting meal. Here are a few ideas:
Expert Tips
- Be sure to use smoked paprika, not regular. I recommend using smoked paprika for this boneless pork ribs in the oven recipe since it helps create a similar flavor to what would be produced in a smoker.
- Cook the ribs covered to keep them moist and tender. Be sure to use foil until the last step of the recipe, as it locks in the moisture in the ribs so they don’t dry out while baking.
- The longer you cook the ribs, the more tender they will be. You can adjust the tenderness of the ribs by cooking them longer or shorter, depending on your preferences. If you want more tender ribs, cook them for longer. If you’re wondering how to cook boneless pork ribs in the oven fast, you can cook them for 45 minutes instead of two hours, though they won’t be as tender.
- Broil for the best results. The best way to create flavor and a nice char on the ribs is by broiling them for a few minutes with a coating of BBQ sauce. This step allows the sauce to caramelize and create a deeper, more complex taste.
Additions & Variations
- Make it spicy: To create a kick of heat, add a pinch of cayenne pepper to the rub for this boneless pork ribs in the oven recipe. I recommend using one or two tablespoons for the entire slab of ribs, depending on how spicy you want them to be.
- Try a different sauce, such as teriyaki, mustard BBQ sauce, garlic sesame sauce, etc. These ribs taste great with nearly any sauce, so feel free to experiment with your options. Since the rub has honey and brown sugar, you’ll still end up with caramelization even if your sauce has no sugar.
- Change the seasoning: If you prefer other spices or seasonings on your ribs, feel free to use them instead. Some options that work well with boneless ribs are lemon pepper, chili powder, cumin, fresh basil or oregano, herbs de Provence, or even pre-made spice rubs (look for options noting pork on the packaging).
Recipe FAQs
For this boneless pork ribs in the oven recipe, I recommend cooking them at 300°F (150°C), as they’ll be in the oven for a few hours.
With this recipe, the longer you cook the ribs, the more tender they become. You can cook them anywhere from 45 minutes to two hours.
The best method for preventing dry ribs is to wrap them in foil for the majority of the time. It helps keep the moisture contained in the ribs, so they become tender as they cook.
If you decide to cook country-style ribs at a higher temperature, you can put water in a separate baking dish on the lower oven rung to help keep them moist. However, the above recipe is cooked at a low temperature, so you do not need to use water to keep the ribs juicy.
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Boneless Pork Ribs in the Oven
Equipment
Ingredients
- 2-2.5 pounds boneless country-style pork ribs
- 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
- 2 Tablespoons honey
- 1 Tablespoon EACH smoked paprika & brown sugar
- 2 teaspoons Morton kosher salt*
- 1 teaspoon EACH granulated garlic, onion powder, & ground yellow mustard powder
- fresh cracked black pepper
- 1/2 cup barbecue sauce
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 300°F (150°C). In a large casserole dish, place the boneless pork ribs, apple cider vinegar, honey, paprika, brown sugar, salt, minced garlic, onion powder, mustard powder, and black pepper. Toss until the ribs are well coated with the mixture.2-2.5 pounds boneless country-style pork ribs, 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar, 2 Tablespoons honey, 1 Tablespoon EACH smoked paprika & brown sugar, 2 teaspoons Morton kosher salt*, 1 teaspoon EACH granulated garlic, onion powder, & ground yellow mustard powder, fresh cracked black pepper
- Cover the casserole dish with foil and bake in the preheated oven for at least 45 minutes or up to 2 hours, depending on how tender you would like them.
- Remove the foil from the casserole dish. Brush the ribs generously with barbecue sauce.1/2 cup barbecue sauce
- Turn the oven to broil and broil the ribs for 5-10 minutes, or until the sauce is caramelized, watching closely to prevent burning. Serve hot with extra barbecue sauce on the side.
Notes
- Kosher Salt: All of my recipes are tested with Morton kosher salt unless noted otherwise. It is the best salt for everyday cooking because of its size and flavor. If using table salt, the amount should be reduced. I highly recommend picking up some kosher next time you are at the store!
- Be sure to use smoked paprika, not regular. I recommend using smoked paprika for this boneless pork ribs in the oven recipe since it helps create a similar flavor to what would be produced in a smoker.
- Cook the ribs covered to keep them moist and tender. Be sure to use foil until the last step of the recipe, as it locks in the moisture in the ribs so they don’t dry out while baking.
- The longer you cook the ribs, the more tender they will be. You can adjust the tenderness of the ribs by cooking them longer or shorter, depending on your preferences. If you want more tender ribs, cook them for longer. If you’re wondering how to cook boneless pork ribs in the oven fast, you can cook them for 45 minutes instead of two hours, though they won’t be as tender.
- Broil for the best results. The best way to create flavor and a nice char on the ribs is by broiling them for a few minutes with a coating of BBQ sauce. This step allows the sauce to caramelize and create a deeper, more complex taste.
- Make it spicy: To create a kick of heat, add a pinch of cayenne pepper to the rub for this boneless pork ribs in the oven recipe. I recommend using one or two tablespoons for the entire slab of ribs, depending on how spicy you want them to be.
- Try a different sauce, such as teriyaki, mustard BBQ sauce, garlic sesame sauce, etc. These ribs taste great with nearly any sauce, so feel free to experiment with your options. Since the rub has honey and brown sugar, you’ll still end up with caramelization even if your sauce has no sugar.
- Change the seasoning: If you prefer other spices or seasonings on your ribs, feel free to use them instead. Some options that work well with boneless ribs are lemon pepper, chili powder, cumin, fresh basil or oregano, herbs de Provence, or even pre-made spice rubs (look for options noting pork on the packaging).
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
I love the sauce on this pork rib recipe!! So so good!
Just tried this recipe for boneless pork ribs, and they turned out amazing! The flavors were spot-on, and they were so tender. Thanks for sharing!
These easy ribs are pure comfort food perfection! So tender and flavorful. Great great recipe. Txs! 😊