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Boneless Pork Ribs

Tender and flavorful boneless pork ribs, cooked low and slow for the ultimate barbecue experience.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 380
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main
  • 2.5 pounds boneless pork ribs
  • 3 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoons smoked paprika
  • 1 tablespoon garlic powder
  • 1 tablespoon onion powder
  • 1 tablespoon kosher salt
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 cup barbecue sauce
  • 1/4 cup apple juice or cider vinegar

Equipment

  • Large rimmed baking sheet or roasting pan
  • Aluminum foil
  • Instant-read meat thermometer
  • Small mixing bowl
  • Basting brush or spoon
  • Tongs or meat fork
  • Cutting board
  • Sharp chef's knife

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 275 degrees Fahrenheit and line a large rimmed baking sheet with aluminum foil.
  2. Pat the boneless pork ribs dry with paper towels.
  3. In a small bowl, combine brown sugar, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, kosher salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper.
  4. Rub olive oil all over the boneless pork ribs.
  5. Generously coat all sides of the ribs with the spice mixture.
  6. Heat an oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat and sear the ribs for 2 to 3 minutes on each side.
  7. Transfer the seared ribs to your foil-lined baking sheet.
  8. Pour the apple juice into the bottom of the pan around the ribs.
  9. Tent the ribs loosely with aluminum foil.
  10. Bake in the preheated oven for 1 hour and 30 minutes covered.
  11. Remove the foil and check for tenderness by piercing with a fork.
  12. Brush a generous layer of barbecue sauce all over the ribs.
  13. Return the ribs to the oven uncovered for the final 20 to 30 minutes.
  14. Check that the internal temperature reaches 190 degrees Fahrenheit at the thickest part.
  15. Remove the pan from the oven and let the ribs rest for 5 minutes before serving.

Notes

Serve with your favorite sides like coleslaw or baked beans.