There are no rib bones to deal with, just seasoned meat on these Grilled Country Style Ribs, which are dry rubbed with a mixture of ground cumin, oregano, black pepper, and other warm spices before grilling. The exterior gets crusty and the tender interior is juicy.
You don’t always need a sauce on your ribs for a killer meal, though, like my Memphis Style Ribs. When I think of ribs, my thoughts typically go to a tender piece of meat, well-seasoned, and covered in a delicious, lip-smackin’ sauce that is sticky and has a little kick.
Take these Grilled Country Style Ribs, for example. I chose to use a dry rub with a Mediterranean flair, but feel free to use any dry rub that you like. For the “mop sauce,” I simply used lemon juice and a tiny bit of honey.
The cooking time for these ribs will remain the same, but there won’t be any BBQ sauce on them this time.
Grilled Country Style Boneless Pork Ribs
Grilled Country-style Pork Ribs 🔗
These so-called ribs deliver meaty, grilled flavor in a fraction of the time of true ribs.
Ingredients:
- 2 pounds country-style ribs ((see Kitchen Notes))
- olive oil
- 3 tablespoons chili powder ((see Kitchen Notes))
- 1 tablespoon cumin powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder ((not garlic salt—see Kitchen Notes))
- 1 teaspoon sweet paprika
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1 teaspoon salt
Instruction:
- Combine all the spice rub ingredients in a small bowl. Set aside.
- About 1/2 hour before you’re ready to grill, remove the ribs from the fridge, pat them dry and let them come to room temperature. Prepare grill for direct grilling and let it get good and hot.
- About 10 minutes before you’re ready to grill, brush the ribs with olive oil. Sprinkle generously with the spice rub and, using your fingers, rub the seasoning into the meat.
- Lightly oil the grill grates and place the ribs directly over the heat. Close grill and cook ribs for about 15 minutes, turning them every 5 minutes. Move them to different parts of the grill if some are cooking up too fast, getting overly charred. Check internal temperature with an instant-read thermometer; temperature should be at least 140ºF. Continue cooking as needed, but don’t overcook.
- Transfer to a platter and let them rest for about 5 minutes. Serve.
FAQ
How long does it take to grill country style ribs on the grill?
Thermometer should read 145°F when inserted into the thickest part of the rib. InstructionsPreheat grill to 225°F.Place the ribs on clean, oiled grill with the larger, flatter side down.Cover the grill and cook until browned and crusty, about 90 minutes. Brush with the lemon honey sauce every 30 minutes.
Should I boil my country ribs before grilling?
Country ribs are best cooked over a wood fire, but they can also be prepared in the oven, on a charcoal grill, or on a gas grill.
What’s the best way to cook boneless country style ribs on the grill?
Often ribs are boiled or oven-steamed before grilling to help tenderize the meat. Ribs should be cooked slowly to obtain the best tenderness.