Why You’ll Love This Recipe
Quick and easy – just a few ingredients. We all love easy dinner recipes, don’t we? No marinating time and straight into the oven, air fryer, or smoker is so incredibly easy. It can be super quick too!
Low carb – at less than 1g net carbs per serve this barbecue pork is keto friendly and a healthy pork dinner option.
Family-friendly! – everyone loves barbecue pork ribs, don’t they? This meal (in my opinion) is even better! Boneless pork is the new way to do ribs!
Various cooking methods – I have given instructions for cooking this on the stove as well as in your Thermomix or Magimix.
Air Fryer – cooking boneless pork ribs in the air fryer is so easy. It is also my preferred cooking method. The air fryer speeds up the process and gives the pork a nice crispy crust while keeping the pork tender on the inside.
Boneless Country Style Pork Ribs
My keto country style pork ribs recipe came about because I just couldn’t buy any baby back ribs when I wanted them. So, I thought pork scotch would do the trick. After making them and falling in love with them I looked up boneless pork ribs and it already is “a thing”.
Seasoned and deliciously meaty with no bones, this is a great dish that the whole family will love.
Related Recipes: Smothered Pork Chops / Pork Belly Banh Mi Salad
The Ingredients
Scroll to the recipe card at the bottom for the quantity of each ingredient used and the full detailed recipe for our country style pork ribs! Keep reading for more details on the ingredients, substitutes and step-by-step instructions on how to make it.
Pork Scotch – Also known as pork neck, pork butt or shoulder butt. You can use spareribs, pork belly, and forequarter chops. Or even bone-in ribs like baby back ribs, full ribs or even beef or lamb ribs.
Rib Rub – I use my own Pork Rib Rub seasoning recipe. You can use any store-bought you prefer. Just be mindful that a lot of seasonings from the supermarket have fillers and sugar.
Chicken Smoker Rub – this seasoning for chicken is amazing with pork. A Nashville chicken style keto seasoning substitute, this is the perfect seasoning for pork.
Keto BBQ Sauce – the BEST sugar-free barbecue sauce ever! No lies! This keto barbecue sauce is seriously awesome and a must-make in my opinion. This sauce is a delicious balance of sweet barbecue and a nice bit of tang from the apple cider vinegar.
How To Make It
Step 1. Slice the pork into strips similar in size to pork ribs. Season with the rib rub.
Step 2. Place into the air fryer. (See the recipe card for how to cook in the smoker or oven baked boneless pork ribs). It doesn’t matter if the pork is stacked as long as your draw can still close.
- Set the air fryer to 15 minutes/170°C(340°F).
- Turn the pork over at this stage moving any pork on the bottom to the top layer. Cook for a further 10 minutes/170°C(340°F).
Step 3. When the pork is almost cooked to your liking baste the pork with the barbecue sauce. Cook for a remaining 5-10 min/170°C(340°F) or until cooked to your liking. Serve with extra sauce for dipping.
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Different Ways to Cook Country Ribs
With everything we do we try and give you as many ways to cook our recipes. These boneless pork ribs can be baked, cooked, steamed, barbecued and smoked.
If you want to use your crockpot you can. I would just finish them off after they are fork-tender in a hot oven or on the grill. Do the same for slow cooker boneless ribs.
Instant Pot Country Style Ribs are also amazing! You will need to add the sauce and 1 cup of broth as you can’t cook them dry in the Instant Pot. Cook boneless pork on Pressure Cooker/High 40 min/ natural release.
FAQs and Hot Tips
Absolutely! Freeze uncooked or cooked. It is better to freeze raw.
Use the same temperatures as the air fryer. Preheat the oven and bake on an oven tray turning after the first 15 minutes and cooking until cooked through.
Use any seasoning you like, but I really recommend trying the mix in the recipe. It really is awesome!
Variations
- I have used pork scotch in this recipe. Also known as pork neck, pork butt or shoulder but. You can use pork spareribs, pork belly, or even bone-in ribs like baby back ribs, or full rack ribs.
- Substitute chicken thighs, drumsticks or wings.
- Beef or Lamb – If using beef, choose a budget cut like chuck, brisket or even rump (picanha). It takes about 35 minutes in the smoker to reach 60°C for a medium-rare finish.
- Seafood – perfect with a thick-cut fillet of salmon, trout or large white fish like swordfish or tuna.
What to serve with Boneless Pork Ribs?
I love a good salad like our Taboule or Roast Pumpkin Salad. A good creamy sauce like our Ranch Dressing, Easy Garlic Kebab Sauce or a herby sauce like Chimichurri pair perfectly with pork ribs.
More Recipes To Try
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Country Style Boneless Pork Ribs
Equipment
- Smoker
Ingredients
- 1 kg (2 lb) pork scotch fillet
- 3 tablespoons (3 tablespoons) Mad Creations Rib Rub click for recipe
- 1 tablespoon (1 tablespoon) Mad Creation Chicken Smoker Rub click for recipe
- 1/2 cup (0.5 cup) Mad Creations BBQ Sauce click for recipe
Instructions
AIR FRYER METHOD
- Slice the pork fillet into long thick strips (similar in size to a pork rib). Combine the rub and smoker rub in a small bowl. Sprinkle over the pork and rub to coat the meat completely. Add more seasoning if you need it.
- Place the pork strips into the air fryer basket. You will see in my picture above that I do have pork in 2 layers. Set the air fryer to 15 minutes/170°C(340°F).
- Turn the pork over at this stage moving any pork on the bottom to the top layer. Cook for a further 10 minutes/170°C(340°F).
- Baste the pork with the barbecue sauce. Cook for a remaining 5-10 min/170°C(340°F) or until cooked to your liking. Serve with extra sauce for dipping.
BAKED IN THE OVEN – Tender Ribs
- Preheat the oven to 170°C (340°F). Slice the pork fillet into long thick strips (similar in size to a pork rib). Combine the rub and smoker rub in a small bowl. Sprinkle over the pork and rub to coat the meat completely. Add more seasoning if you need it. Place the “ribs” into a 33cm 23cm (13″x 9″) baking tray. Cover with foil.
- Bake for 60 min – 90 mins or until tender. Remove the foil and baste with barbecue sauce. Turn the oven temp up to 220°C/(430°F) and cook for 5-15 minutes turning them to brown both sides. (This can also be done under the grill to brown the ribs nicely). Serve with extra sauce for dipping.
SMOKER METHOD
- Set up the smoker to reach a consistent 105°C (225°F) heat using any wood of choice. (Takes about 20 minutes)
- Slice the pork fillet into long thick strips (similar in size to a pork rib). Combine the rub and smoker rub in a small bowl. Sprinkle over the pork and rub to coat the meat completely. Add more seasoning if you need it.
- Place the pork strips directly onto the smoker grill on indirect heat. Cooking time can range for 60-75 minutes, but you are looking for an internal temperature of 70°C(160°F).
- Remove the pork and place into a pan or foil tray. Baste the pork with the barbecue sauce. Adjust the smoker to 135°C (275°F). Cook for 1-2 hours or until an internal temp of 95°C (200°F) is reached. Remove from the smoker; rest for 10 minutes. Serve with extra sauce for dipping.
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58 responses to “Country Style Boneless Pork Ribs”
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The family loves country ribs and your recipe and the rubs are simple to make for tasty ribs. Someday I’ll get an AF, but for now, using the oven method.-
I was late to the AF club too Jere.
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This is the fourth time making this amazing recipe in three weeks. I’ve made it with chicken and pork and will try beef next time. I have run out of rubs so will make a quick double recipe as these flavours work well with any meat (haven’t tried lamb yet but it would be fab). Don’t be tempted to use your own rubs for these recipes as we think they’re best with fresh perfect flavour combinations which enhance the meat. This BBQ sauce is honestly the best and I can’t go back to plain BBQ keto style anymore. We did add a touch more chili. Amazing recipes and we love KETO and LOW CARB eating. Thank you so much Megan. Love your recipes.
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I am slightly addicted to this dish and even have some in the fridge right now. I also LOVE that barbecue sauce and actually have to make more today. Thanks for giving our recipes a whirl Tracy. I love that you let me know what you think too. xx
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These look delicious! And Love that you can swap the pork with any kind of meat even seafood!-
It such an easy recipe
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I love how you can make these in the air fryer! Makes for a quick and simple meal! Thanks for the share! Excited to give this recipe a try!-
Enjoy them Ann!
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Such a delicious and easy dish to make for everyone.
It makes my mouthwatering!-
Thanks
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I made these in my air fryer and they were so good. Was afraid they may turn dry but no – nice and juicy ribs! Thanks for the recipe.-
You are very welcome
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I’ve made these ribs at least 6 times In The last 3 weeks, they’re so yummy and versatile. The flavours are amazing for the quick cook time. The rubs were great on chicken thighs with a little blitzed pork rinds as well for crunch.-
Haha! You sound like me Sarah! I want to make them today too but I have a fridge full of brisket.
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Yum!:) This country style boneless pork ribs is one of my favorites already to be paired up with my rice. So delish!:)-
Woohoo!
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Wow this pork ribs turned out perfectly! Such a wonderful dish! Thanks for the lovely recipe!-
You are very welcome
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Would love to try the recipe. Thanks for sharing ❤️
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Enjoy!
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These pork ribs look amazing, my mouth is drooling just looking at your photos. I have some pork belly in the freezer, going to try this recipe with them this weekend.-
I hope you love it
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OBSESSED with how delicious the flavours are on this fork tender recipe-
I am obsessed too Nancy
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These ribs are so delicious – love your BBQ Sauce!!-
They are so good aren’t they Alex.
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These ribs were amazing! So tender and the whole family loved them!-
Yay!
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I love that there are so many cooking methods. I’ll have to try them all!-
I aim to please
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this is another recipe to use your spice mixture, cant wait to try this and let you know.-
Enjoy!
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I had no idea that you could make ribs in the air fryer:) This was a great discovery for me, and I really loved that these ribs were sugar free!
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So happy to hear you enjoyed them Keri
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We absolutely loved this meal . I have made it with both pork ribs and with beef and both were equally delicious.
I highly recommend making the rubs and the sauce for maximum flavour.-
So happy you enjoyed it Lynda!
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Boneless pork ribs are my love language! I need to try making this one this weekend for the hubby and me. Thank you!-
Mine too!
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Oh, this is an absolute YES from me! On my list to make this weekend. Thanks Megs, you really do make the best recipes EVER!-
Why thank you Daniela haha
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