Grilled Country Style Pork Ribs

Tender, meaty, juicy grilled country-style pork ribs. Smoky with that slight char that only grilling can impart, these are not your average ribs, my friend. Forget the ever-loved baby-backs, these ribs are my favorite!

Grilled country style ribs = one of the best types of ribs out there!

Country Style Pork Ribs

Who knew country pork ribs would make one of the most incredibly delicious summertime barbecue dishes? Seriously! These Pork Ribs are a nice and easy-to-cook recipe that will yield that meat unctuously tender and delicious. 

I love these ribs so much that I can confidently say you’re in for an easy and absolutely delicious barbecue ribs meal, when you try this recipe.

First, what exactly are Country Style Pork Ribs?

Ironically, these special pork ribs aren’t really “ribs.” Crazy right?

They’re actually super tasty cuts of pork shoulder (you know, the kind that are usually cooked for pulled pork}.

The pork meat has enough fat and marbling to keep it moist while cooking and because it’s way meatier than the regular pork ribs, they are more filling.

Plus, they usually ring cheaper than your usual rack of baby-back ribs, making them a much bigger bang for your hard-earned dollars! 

How to Cook these Ribs

1. Bring the pork ribs to room temperature and season. I used my favorite, Montreal steak seasoning. You can also use other seasonings. See the recipe card below for a list.
2. Because the connective tissue is sometimes weak in spots through out the rib, I decided to skewer the pork ribs. (Plus they’re like a ‘meat lollipop’ and it makes it fun to grill!). Skewer the pork ribs and cook on the grill for about 7 minutes per side.
3. Start basting with your favorite barbecue sauce after the first turn.
4. Cook until the ribs reach an internal temperature of 165 degrees F or until they have that rich mahogany color. 

And that’s it! You can check out the full recipe below.

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Cooking Tips

1. If you use wooden skewers like I did, be sure to soak them in water for about 30 minutes before you put the ribs on them. This will help with keeping the ribs together and make turning on the grill easier.
2. You can choose to make them right away after seasoning or you can marinate the meat a bit longer for better flavors. Seasoning them a day ahead and put them in the fridge. I recommend doing this so you can make sure that the ribs actually absorb the flavors you want to give them.
3. There’s a lot of store-bought barbecue sauce that you can use but you can also make your own homemade barbecue sauce like this Sweet and Smoky one from Wanderlust Kitchen.

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Dealing with Leftovers… (IF there are any!)

The barbequed pork will stay good in the fridge for up to 4 days. You can freeze the ribs after cooking for easy meal prep. You can also prepare (season) the ribs up to two days ahead of time to then cook, but make sure to not refreeze pork (or any meat) after thawing if previously frozen.

How to Serve

These country-style pork ribs have a lot of side options! You can serve the ribs with Grilled Corn On the Cob (4 ways!!), or this Beet Avocado and Feta salad would be excellent, or this Creamy Cucumber salad would be an excellent choice. For an even easier side, try these 3 minute Instant Pot Maple Cinnamon Butter Carrots, or these Pineapple Baked Beans – they are divine!