Carolina-Style Ribs

Ingredients

• 2-3 pounds pork ribs
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon onion powder
• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon dry mustard
• 1 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 teaspoon chili powder
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup ketchup
• 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
• 1/4 cup brown sugar
• 1/4 cup Worcestershire sauce
• 1/4 cup molasses

Directions

1. Preheat the oven to 300°F (150°C).
2. In a small bowl, mix together the garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, dried oregano, dry mustard, black pepper, chili powder, and salt.
3. Rub the spice mixture onto the pork ribs, making sure to coat them evenly.
4. Heat the vegetable oil in a large oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat. Add the ribs and cook until lightly browned, about 5 minutes per side.
5. In a medium bowl, mix together the ketchup, apple cider vinegar, brown sugar, Worcestershire sauce, and molasses. Pour the mixture over the ribs in the skillet.
6. Cover the skillet with a lid or aluminum foil and cook in the preheated oven for 2 hours, flipping the ribs every 30 minutes.
7. Remove the ribs from the oven and let cool for 10 minutes before serving.

Interesting Facts

• Carolina-Style Ribs are a popular dish in the American South.
• The combination of spices used to rub the ribs create the distinctive flavor of Carolina-Style Ribs.
• The barbecue sauce used for Carolina-Style Ribs is made from ketchup, apple cider vinegar, brown sugar, Worcestershire sauce, and molasses.