Country Style Ribs | How To Smoke Country Ribs Recipe

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Country Style Ribs on the smoker. For my country style ribs recipe, I bought both Loin cut country style ribs and shoulder cut Country Ribs (or western style ribs).
The first step is the seasoning these country style ribs. Layer on a combination of Salt, Black Pepper, and Garlic powder on all sides and follow that up with a good dusting of The BBQ Rub. (you can get it here: www.killerhogs.... ) Let the seasoning work on the country style ribs for a few minutes while you start the smoker.
I run my smoker for these country style ribs in the 275 range and use a peach wood for smoking country style ribs.
After 30 minutes, the rub has draw out a little moisture from the ribs; and to allow some of the seasoning to penetrate into the country style ribs.
First the country style ribs get smoked for 1 ½ hours. Half way through this process give each country style ribs a flip to ensure even cooking. You can check the internal temperature in the country style ribs at the 1:15 minute mark. When the ribs hits 150 degrees, that's about all the smoke these country style ribs need.
Now you braise these country style ribs iIn a small aluminum pan pour ½ cup of pineapple juice and mix in The BBQ Sauce. (you can get it here: www.killerhogs.... ) Cover the pan with foil and place it back on the smoker.
Let the country ribs cook for another hour and check the tenderness and internal of around 195 degrees.
At this point the Country Ribs are cooked so remove from the pan and the country style ribs back on the grate of the cooker. Brush or mop each side with The BBQ Sauce (you can get it here: www.killerhogs.... ) and let the ribs caramelize for 3-4 minutes on each side. Once you see the sauce bubbling and slightly turning colors, your country style ribs are done.
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[@SSR6464]

Another reason this is my favorite channel: dude broke down the difference between the ribs in the beginning perfectly. I’m a butcher and that’s exactly how we do it

[@mossy723]

So if I wanted the second one what would I ask my butcher for?

[@SSR6464]

@@mossy723 second one would be pork loin ribs. Usually cut from rib ends. Tell them you don’t want the country styles from the butt.

[@Feribrat99]

Truth well said, I worked in a shop for years and this is a good telling of the differences.

[@toddglynn860]

Before I smoke anything I watch how you do it. Your videos are the best. Been following you since I started smoking

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Who's here in 2022??

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Not me it’s 2024!

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2024 babay

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Still holding strong in 2024. Let’s eat!

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2024

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You are my 'GO TO' site when I'm grilling.. We live on a boat but I use my TWO grills several times a week

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Yep. I found him playing on KZbin during the 2 week stay at home order.

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Yes!

[@howtobbqright]

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[@ChapsUnlimited]

Brother let me tell how much I appreciate that lesson!! I'm about to put it to good use right now. Thanks for the comparison between the two. Excellent video and of course I SUBSCRIBED!!!

[@UrLocalHazbinAddict]

Ima add some butter and a splash of Tapatio with my pineapple juice/bbq sauce combo, I’ll let you know if it doesn’t work. If I don’t reply back to this, assume it was a success lol

[@seanpoulk5718]

Oh man this video is evil, I am soooooo hungry for those ribs I am tempted to lick the screen..........

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Is there anyway you could get a button on your pages that will allow me to click it and like all of your videos at one time? I have to click the like button on every video and that takes time. LOL!!

[@toddglynn860]

Smoked per your recipe. Copied it 100 % and ribs were amazing. Thank you for all your videos. I smoke a lot and use your videos maybe add some of my stuff but always amazing

[@howtobbqright]

yeah, that's good stuff. Best way to cook a prime rib - and it's so easy to taste that good.

[@SmokyRibsBBQ]

BTW, I just set up my subscriptions, so I would receive email notifications when you post a video. I've been missing out on some awesome videos from you!

[@jessemeaux7881]

Hey Malcolm I just cooked these country style ribs on my pellet grill and I did them just like you did and they are fantastic. Love the videos.

[@howtobbqright]

Yes, I made mine. It wasn't difficult. I have instructions and plans at howtobbqright com/ udssmoker.html

[@howtobbqright]

Will do. I need to do a BBQ meatloaf myself.

[@samdorsey8276]

Malcom is the man! I wanna hang out for a weekend sometime and just absorb knowledge, eat great BBQ and have fun man!

[@howtobbqright]

It's an All Purpose Rub that is basically salt, pepper and garlic with a few other notes. But you can use any salt-based all purpose. We call ours The General

[@howtobbqright]

yeah, that's good stuff. Best way to cook a prime rib - and it's so easy to taste that good.

[@ficient1]

I appreciate the explanation on the difference between “Country Style” and “Western Country Style”! Picked up some “Western” style at my local grocer and made them per your instructions. They came out AWESOME! All the best to you brother. Take care and thanks again for making this vid!

[@jonathanwilliams1974]

I never would have even tried smoking these if not for your video. Man you can find these babies on sale and it's great BBQ on a serious budget. They're phenomenal. BTW...had to smoke some pork but for a big party, and the person in charge brought us pork LOIN...not butt. Completely wrong for pulled pork sammiches. So I smoked them for a bit and used your pineapple juice suggestion to braze them until tender and it came out awesome.

[@SmokyRibsBBQ]

Great video, and the country style ribs were beautiful, and perfectly cooked! Big thumbs up!

[@luker9127]

Decided I wanted to smoke something up and used your tips in the cook I did yesterday. Just didnt have pineapple juice so substituted apple juice and tossed in some pineapple chunks I did have. Still turned out amazing. I love these cuts for a quick spur of the moment smoke. Keep up the good work man. Subscribed.

[@Loiyaboy]

How many of ya'll checked your phones during this video when his phone went off?

[@rogerparkermedia]

I just tried this recipe followed it exactly and my country style ribs came out exactly like you promised. They were delicious! Thank you!

[@franciswhite9916]

Your my idol big guy! Thanks for your video!

[@unclefrankonap1953]

just a beautiful jobs explaining things . really enjoy your channel. thanks so much. I use to be a hand shop Baker if you have any questions please just message me. thanks Mr.Malcom Reed.

[@drillsgtlangdon]

2013 now.. This style vid is what made you, and this style vid is why we still watch your vids. ie, No mention of Brands, just meat and straight cookin' . Love these old-school vids!

[@davidkirkpatrick712]

I turned some in a contest & won with this recipe

[@49erfevah]

In the past we always prepared the country style ribs in the crock pot. Never considered smoking them. But today that all changes! Thanks!

[@mashpotatohat]

Like always your expertise and insight was on point!! These Country style ribs went on sale here in Colorado a few days ago. It’s funny that you should mention that these are Boston but trimmings. I noticed that when the Boston butts go on sale soon do the country ribs so I figured I’d pick up a couple of pounds. Followed your instructions to the T Cooking for about three hours total using the acorn Junior. POW 💥 THESE ARE SPECTACULAR!! Tender and juicy!! Malcom I cant begin to thank you for teaching me to BBQ like a pro!! Cheers CHEF!! Jxn

[@Heru122]

Huh? The supermarket sells Butts?

[@cproc2001]

Watched this video and my ribs turned perfect. I'm 65 and finally in the know about Country style ribs.

[@wilsonphotographyinc398]

THIS, I will do TODAY. Thanks for these tips.

[@jerroddumond8956]

This has become my "go to" channel for tips on smoking meat. Just really started getting in to smoking meat recently. I have charcoaled for many many years but smoking is a different animal and after failing big time on my first few attempts, I finally found myself putting some really tender, juicy and flavor packed meat on the table. Now I'm smoking meat a few time per week as it has become a hobby!

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2024 and still here😅

[@cheris34]

Just found your channel...love to bbq! Looking forward to watching all your videos! ;)

[@meissen3]

I did his recombination a "t" no fuss no bs. The meat cam out great.. What's up with those weirdos with the thumbs down? Thanks killer hogs.. I mean it

[@joshs.2877]

Malcolm, thank you for sharing your smoking knowledge. I've made some great food because of your videos.

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[@kevin86674]

I just smoked some today. Put my mustard and my home made rub on them and the where the best. 6 hour smoke on them and wraped with sweet babys ray for an hour. Damn they where good.

[@howtobbqright]

Love it when people take the recipe and make it their own. That's what it's all about!

[@kevin86674]

I love trying new things.

[@Zach-de3dv]

kevin neel so I bring the beer and we bbq at your place? 😆

[@jhe1967]

im doing mine exactly the same way. going to the store to get my pineapple juice now.

[@leepennington4649]

Made them today and the family said it was the best ribs they ever ate. Awesome video man. Thanks

[@PaulyC8879]

Those look fantastic. Nicely done!

[@Dadzilla2]

Here it is 4 in the morning, I can't sleep and your making me hungry. Is it too early for ribs? LOL

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I have learned more from you than even the great Myron Mixon...I have won several competitions with my wife...your videos are very down to earth, educational and easy to follow....keep up the good work my man!

[@theodorefriedman3233]

I started mine with dijon mustard and stubbs rub for pork, it has a little lime juice in it. I let it sit for about 6 hours in the fridge before smoking it. I smoked at 250 in the 30" electric masterbuilt for about 2 hours, internal temp was around 170. I had pomegranate vinegar in the water pan and used apple wood chips. I braised them in orange juice and Oakland Dust BBQ sauce I bought at the store. I sliced about a half onion up in there too. I let that braise for an hour and half and then finished them on the grill with a glaze of the Oakland Dust sauce. Came out pretty darn good. I think in the future I will be a little more patient and let them braise a bit longer. Thanks for all this great info on youtube. This was my second smoking adventure. The first was KC style ribs off your other video.

[@starjared12345]

Malcom, why do you say that you can't take the ribs to a comp?

[@starjared12345]

Yes I would like to know the answer to that question too.

[@briansanchez2500]

Coming up on 1 year in my house. I bought a grill/smoker before I bought a lawnmower!! I also discovered Malcom's channel at the same time. I've been blowing people away with Malcolm's cooks ever since. God bless and happy father's day

[@misssatin04]

I hate country (fake) style ribs, but I would eat yours any day

[@traysmith1992]

I watch a lot of barbecue videos on KZbin as I have my own barbecue company. I must say this guy is among the best, if not the best, with his videos.

[@brucejohnson1712]

I have made this at least 5x. Everyone who eats it loves it. It is becoming our favorite choice of ribs.

[@howtobbqright]

thanks for checking it out.

[@tacticalbartender3057]

Take a drink every time he says country style ribs lol! Good video..thanks for the pointers. Pretty much gonna do it like that except I'm gonna use a mustard as a base. Thanks!

[@stephbyerly9491]

Thank you for this info! Made these yesterday. Took a little longer because my smoker just wouldn't go above 250 F for any length of time. But the smoking then cooking in sauce was spot on. Used green hickory branches and leaves that a friend cut for me. We were so hungry by the time they actually got done that we forgot the last step of caramelizing back on the grill. But that didn't matter, they were SO delicious and tender! The pineapple juice was a great addition to the BBQ sauce, which I made homemade. I'm familiar with grilling on propane, but had never made a charcoal fire by myself, nor have a smoked anything before. And these were amazing!!! Thank you so much for your guidance and inspiration!

[@ThrillbilliesFishing]

Malom its funny I tell my wife just to bring what ever meat that looks good from the grocery store Im sure you have a video to show us how to cook it

[@sinfulyetsaved]

i never cooked country style ribs slow.. I usually cook them under direct flame and done in bout 30 min... ill have to try this.. by the way i tried your st Louis style rib recipe my family said they were the best ribs they have ever eaten in their entire life..

[@axeljalapeno8736]

Great video, I loved the explanation of the different cuts and I'm gonna try your method on my bge this weekend. Thanks for the inspiring content.

[@brwhyon]

Love your channel and always learn something about smoking meats, I do videography and just a suggestion, move yourself to your left and not in front of the light from the window, might want a reflective source for gradient lighting. Like I said, I learn so much by watching, I'm just trying to help. I also do audio and mixing. Thanks so much for the tips !

[@sneakyblackdog]

Malcom, just did some country ribs cut from the butt according to your recipe. Hands down the best I've ever tasted. Thanks

[@howtobbqright]

thanks

[@supermech6329]

Well Malcom, I found a place nearby that handles your products. Will be doing a big batch of country style ribs with your spices and sauce - should turn out great! These cuts are really popular here in NW Illinois. Can't wait to get them on the smoker!!

[@rollingthunder277]

Great CS Ribs. But one note of advice: don't videograph yourself in front of a bright window. You become a silhouette.

[@catlady8324]

Oh yea! This “Good old boy” knows Country Style Ribs. I guarantee it folks. I guarantee it. A+++++

[@FishingBuddiesTV]

Why do you keep saying butt country ribs when in your description above you say SHOULDER?

[@jrtrejo495]

Malcom, one more thing I noticed, when you smoked these ribs you didn’t use any type of a liquid underneath the ribs to capture the drippings or use a special solution like sprite or Apple Cider Vinegar… should I have done that?

[@mrpudders]

I love your vids!!! Hey but I keep hearing that 170-180 is what temp you want them at…

[@ShaneZettelmier]

The one with the rib bones in it looks like it’s just a cut down cowboy steak. That’s what they call them here at Tennessee, basically just a big thick cut pork chop with the rib bone in it. It’s one of my favorite steaks or chops or whatever you wanna call them, it’s got a ton of flavor in it on its own. Next time I get some I’m gonna try cooking them this way. I usually foil wrap them with some butter and sort of steamed them first for about eight or 10 minutes as hot as my grill will go. then sear them up, but putting that time in would make it a lot more tender I bet.

[@getoutandgrill]

Wow great color on those. I was tasting them through my screen.

[@michaelpawelski8444]

Great clip, I cook more country style ribs then racks, more meat and great flavor. Saves me lots of $$$$..

[@dynodon427]

Thank you thank you thank you Malcom! These look so good I'm smoking some today. Let you know how they turn out.

[@AussieAngeS]

My goodness those ribs look juicy and sensational! I love the pineapple juice and BBQ sauce. They really do look delicious. Thanks for sharing

[@TheWolfePit]

Good looking poke Malcolm! Great explanations as well!

[@sdwarrenwarren]

My #1 recipe! Great job! Turn out just as ya showed 👍

[@cabbage5573]

KKonaW

[@jmassonet1]

Won't the Loin Ribs dry out above 145 deg? Or does the braising help with this?

[@chrismeeson4641]

I have a child who is allergic to Pineapple. Instead of Pineapple juice what else could I use?

[@billturner4427]

Great way to cook those ribs. Next time, I will comply' Thanks

[@andrewschris7]

True country style ribs are cut from the front of the loin. Where you break the butt from the loin.

[@joerobinson3878]

Nice crocs Malcolm, I wear the exact ones when I'm Q'n.

[@JuanMartinez-df1lc]

Old video. He has a much nicer very house and setup from what it looks like

[@CWBush73]

Those look like they have sauce on them when you first put them on the grate. Good thing is they are a lot cheaper

[@fazzfoodjoint5380]

My trick is to marinate them in pineapple juice and the rub overnight then smoke yum

[@afreeland99]

Yum! We fix country style often. Yours look amazing!

[@TerryKavouras]

Thanks for this excellent video. I first used this rub on the meat: www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/dave-lieberman/dry-rub-ribs-memphis-daves-dinners-recipe.htm. Then I followed your recipe for cooking them. They turned out fantastic. Thanks.

[@howtobbqright]

glad it worked out for you man!

[@AppalachianAdventures8556]

What does vinegar do for pork or any meat when smoking or grilling?

[@TheAntcribb]

Killer dude! great tips, going to try that, straight grill, then to a pan with the goodness in it, thank you sir

[@ztx1000]

url to the actual recipe would be nice. the site has a almost hidden search function which is a no-go

[@moreesetaylor872]

@4:24..."I don't know anything...Man, I don't give a FFF"...Haaaaaa!!! You're awesome Malcom!! I learn so much from you!! Thanks!!!

[@erniedoggalvarez7157]

Gonna try these today thanks . I used your method on thanksgiving for the turkey just wanted to say thanks came out awesome !!! Nice job and great videos. Killer hogs!!

[@hiddensprings4195]

Erniedogg Alvarez amazing

[@The.Ghost.of.Tom.Joad.]

Question. I can understand the liquid and wrap... sort of a Texas crutch. But doesn't slopping it around in the pineapple juice & bbq sauce kill the bark and smokey flavor?

[@elijahmoon21able]

No And no, this isn’t a brisket

[@dkcbr600]

@6 minutes and 3 seconds someone commented on your you tube video.

[@mattc825]

You should try turning them in at a contest. No harm done. See what they say imho

[@SouthernCoastalCookingTM]

where can i get those loin style country style ribs?

[@ELVISRN1]

outstanding vid! helped me big time . thanks!

[@tlc2011jlc]

Killer deal man. Thank you!

[@darrellsisk204]

Ribs came out awesome! First time smoker, but I 'am a chef. Went with your brisket recipe first and it was perfect. Going for a turkey next.

[@markc6207]

Great video. I just started doing county style ribs last summer I love them. Going to make some today. I like the idea of mixing the BBQ sauce with the juice. Thanks keep up the good cookin

[@zstidsen]

I have a serious complaint. I can only get 2 and 1/2 lbs every time I buy your 5 lb bag of bbq rub... You see, my family and friends asked me what I use, and now they come in like vultures everytime I buy a bag. Everyone always still wants a "little sample" to make sure its still that good... 🤣

[@razors686]

Thanks for the videos!! Nice work!

[@thaddeuscelestine5104]

Man I know a cook when I see one and brother from another mother you killed this... that loin looked soooooo tender off the bite😂... I am subscribing Ne-OW... this is one of the most intriguing videos I’ve watched. I can say that because I love to cook😂😂😂

[@chadr1003]

Just checked out your County Smoked Ribs, years late on the time you posted this, better late than never, like to see Malcolm's way, you always have best tricks to get smoked meats tasting GREAT! Like how you explain the cuts of meat etc.. * I tried your "Raspberry chipotle double smoked ham" this past Christmas and brother it was Great! Thank you ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐