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Country Style Rib Marinade

This Country Style Rib Marinade is simple to make using pantry staples. It is sure to become a family favorite!

Country style rib marinade on pork ribs, close up

What are Country-Style Ribs?

Country-style ribs are cut from the end of the pork loin closest to the shoulder.

Often they can be found boneless, but if there is a bone in them, the bone is actually a part of the shoulder blade, not the rib bone.

So the meat you’re getting here is technically not rib meat, but loin meat.

 

Why are they called “ribs”? Likely because their flavor and texture are very similar to that of ribs.

Grilling country style ribs with marinade

How to grill Country Ribs

Country-style ribs are great for the grill because they have enough marbling that they will stay juicy and moist.

They’re also a fairly inexpensive cut, so they are great if you’re grilling for a crowd.

The ribs should be cooked over a medium heat grill, around 350-400F for 7-10 minutes a side, depending on how thick they are.

Typically country ribs are often best to do low and slow, but keeping your grill temperature lower and cooking them for a little longer will help develop a nice crust on the outside and help keep the inside nice and tender.

Grilling country style ribs with marinade, side shot

The best way to tell if your country-style ribs are done is with an instant-read thermometer.

You’ll want to remove them from the grill when they register 140-145F. Let them rest for at least 5 minutes before serving, so that they can get up to 145-150F, which is the recommended internal temperature for cooking pork.
Remember, when cooking pork, a “blush of pink” is ok in the middle of the meat. You don’t want to dry the meat out, and this is how you know you will have flavorful, juicy, and tender pork.

Using a marinade for pork ribs

Adding a marinade is a great, easy way to jazz up the pork ribs.

This marinade comes from our friend Tammi over at Mamma’s Meals. It is super simple to put together from pantry staples:

  • brown sugar
  • soy sauce
  • garlic
  • paprika
  • salt and pepper

It also uses sesame oil, which may or may not be considered a “pantry staple” in your house. It is in ours because we love the toasted, nutty flavor for quick, weeknight stir fries.

Sesame oil will add that something extra to these ribs, however, if you don’t have it, feel free to substitute it with another high-heat oil of your choice.

Country style rib marinade pouring over raw pork

What we love about this marinade is that is SO easy. Using BBQ sauce on ribs is a great summer staple, but this is such a fun way to change things up.

After all, when the weather is warm out, we’re grilling for our meals as much as possible. And, it’s nice to change things up.

Country Style Ribs in the slow cooker

Country-style ribs are a great cut to use for low and slow cooking, like a slow cooker or in the oven on low heat for a couple of hours.

This marinade is great to use in the slow cooker or the oven for cooking country ribs as well.

Simply pour it over the ribs and let them cook. You’ll get an extra dose of this marinade’s great flavor since it also becomes the sauce for the finished ribs.

It makes for a great taste of summer, even if it’s too cold outside to grill.

Country style rib marinade on pork ribs, stacked

Yield: 4 servings

Country Style Rib Marinade

Country style rib marinade on pork ribs, stacked on a cutting board

This Country Style Rib Marinade is simple to make using pantry staples. Use it on pork ribs, beef ribs, or even chicken!

Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes

Ingredients

For The Marinade

For The Meat

  • 2 lb Country Style Pork Boneless Ribs

Instructions

  1. Whisk together all marinade ingredients.
  2. Place ribs and marinade in a sealed plastic bag and marinate until ready to use.
  3. Grill on a grill that has been pre-heated to a medium heat (roughly 350F). Cook, turning once, until the ribs register an internal temperature of 160F on an insta-read thermometer.*

Notes

*This marinade is also great for country ribs in the slow cooker. It can also be used on chicken!

Nutrition Information:

Yield:

4

Serving Size:

1 g

Amount Per Serving: Calories: 608

We’ve updated our pictures since we first shared this recipe on Curious Cuisiniere, but we’ve left some originals here, in case you’ve found us in the past and are looking for that old, familiar image.

This Country Style Rib Marinade is simple to make using pantry staples. It is sure to become a family favorite! | Guest Post on Curious Cuisiniere from Momma's MealsThis Country Style Rib Marinade is simple to make using pantry staples. It is sure to become a family favorite! | Guest Post on Curious Cuisiniere from Momma's MealsThis Country Style Rib Marinade is simple to make using pantry staples. It is sure to become a family favorite! | Guest Post on Curious Cuisiniere from Momma's Meals

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Carol OBrien

Thursday 15th of February 2024

Sarah,

Hi. My ribs are marinating but I want to use the oven. So how low should the temperature be and do I add any water or just pour the excess marinade on them? Can you cook them too long? I want them crispy on the outside and tender on the inside. I have been cooking since I was 10 and I won’t tell you how old I am now because it’s frightening. However my point being is that I’m just starting to use recipes and I have to say I have learned a lot and your recipes are excellent.

Sarah - Curious Cuisiniere

Saturday 17th of February 2024

Hi Carol. Thank you! Typically when we do country style ribs in the oven we cover them with a sauce or marinade and cook at 350F for 1 hour - 1 1/2 hours. This gets them super tender. But the outside isn't crispy. If you want them crispy on the outside, I would try cooking them around 450F for 30 minutes. If you find they are too try this way, you could always cook them at 350F in the excess marinade for an hour, then raise the temperature to 450F for 10 minutes, just to crisp the outsides. You can always brush the ribs with the excess marinade halfway through cooking. Or simmer it to create a serving sauce. (Make sure it boils to cook the raw meat juices!)

Barbàra Uglow

Tuesday 22nd of August 2023

I made this for dinner. We were tired of BBQ. OMG...it was divine. Used what was in my pantry. Substituted light olive oil and added ginger. Simmered in crock pot for about 6 hrs. My husband raved about it. Thank you for this delicious recipe. Will definitely be making it a lot!

Marilyn

Saturday 9th of September 2023

@Sarah - Curious Cuisiniere, can u cook This in a pan

Sarah - Curious Cuisiniere

Thursday 24th of August 2023

We're so glad you enjoyed the Marinade!

Becky Rutherford

Thursday 30th of June 2022

Where is the print button

Becky Rutherford

Thursday 30th of June 2022

@Sarah Ozimek, I finally found it thank you. Trying this tonight on the grill

Sarah Ozimek

Thursday 30th of June 2022

Hi Becky. You can find it under the picture and star rating in the recipe card.

Richard

Thursday 9th of June 2022

Can you do the vinegar tenderizeing process also?

Sarah Ozimek

Sunday 26th of June 2022

Hi Richard. With this marinade, you shouldn't need any vinegar. (Prolonged exposure to vinegar actually causes meat fibers to toughen.) Typically we find that a good marinade and slower cooking is all you really need for tasty country style ribs.

Heidi Carothers

Wednesday 12th of January 2022

What is the conversion for crockpot? Time?

Sarah Ozimek

Thursday 13th of January 2022

Hi Heidi. I would do high for 3-5 hours or low for 6-8 hours, depending on how big your slow cooker is and how many rubs you do. (A jam-packed slow cooker would need longer cooking time than a slow cooker with only one layer of ribs on the bottom.)

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