Italian Country Style Ribs Recipes

ITALIAN COUNTRY STYLE RIBS

Steps:

• In dutch oven or electric fry pan put 2 Tbsps oil and sear ribs on all sides.
• Remove ribs from pan.
• Saute onion, garlic and green peppers in same pan.
• Put ribs back in pan.
• Mix spaghetti sauce, water, sugar and Worcestershire sauce.
• Pour over ribs, cover and simmer on medium low heat for about 1 to 1-1/2 hours or until cooked through and tender.
• Serve with rice or egg noodles and a vegetable.

SAVORY COUNTRY-STYLE SPARERIBS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 325°F.
• Place spare ribs in a large bowl or gallon size zip-lock bag.
• Add olive oil and zesty Italian dressing packets.
• Mix well. Refrigerate and marinade for at least 1 hour. (You can leave it in the marinade over night if you want).
• Microwave on high for 10-15 minutes, or until ribs are brown, but not cooked through. I microwave them in the bag but you can put them in a microwave safe dish if you prefer. (I use a freezer bag which is thicker and holds up to the heat. I open the seal to vent and place it in a bowl or on a plate - just in case - but have never had a problem).
• While ribs are in microwave, combine the remaining ingredients in a medium saucepan and cook over medium heat until well dissolved and heated through.
• Remove ribs from bag and place in a deep 9 x 13 pan that has been prepared with non-stick cooking spray.
• Pour sauce over ribs, covering evenly.
• Bake for 1 hour, until ribs are cooked through.
• Baste occasionally, if desired.
• NOTE:***These can also be cooked on the grill with delicious results, just baste them frequently and watch them carefully so they do not burn.

CROCK POT COUNTRY STYLE RIBS

Steps:

• Poke the ribs with a fork a few times.
• Marinate ribs in dressing.
• Place in crock pot and cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours.
• Once the ribs are done you can place them in a pan under the broiler for a few minute for a little crispiness.