Mouthwatering Ranch-Dressed Country Fried Ribs

1. Preheat the oven to 250 degrees F (120 degrees C). Place a wire rack over a shallow baking pan and pour 1 cup water into the pan.

2. Season ribs with salt and pepper. Place ribs onto the prepared rack, meaty side up.

3. Roast in the preheated oven until you can gently tear the meat between the bones or an instant-read thermometer inserted into the meat reads 180 degrees F (83 degrees C), 2 1/2 to 3 hours. Remove from the oven and set aside to cool completely.

4. When ribs are cooled, cut into individual ribs.

5. Place flour in a shallow bowl. Place beaten eggs in a small bowl. Pulse crackers in a food processor until finely crushed; you should get about 2 cups crumbs. Mix together crumbs, 1 tablespoon coarse black pepper, granulated garlic, and 1 teaspoon kosher salt in a second shallow bowl.

6. Dredge ribs in flour, dip in eggs, then press in crumb mixture to coat. Set aside.

7. Heat oil in a deep 9-inch skillet to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Place ribs meat-side down into hot oil; ribs should be about 3/4 covered with oil. Working in batches, fry ribs in hot oil until crispy and golden brown, 1 1/2 to 2 minutes. Drain ribs on a paper towel-lined plate.

8. While ribs are still hot, sprinkle with Cajun seasoning.

9. Make dressing: Whisk together mayonnaise, buttermilk, chives, cheese, Cajun seasoning, vinegar, and garlic in a bowl until well combined.

10. Serve ribs with dressing.

    

Tips

If ribs are very meaty, they may take longer to cook. To prevent ribs from drying out, cover with foil during the last 1/2 hour of roasting.

Editor’s Note:

We have determined the nutritional value of oil for frying based on a retention value of 10% after cooking. The exact amount will vary depending on cooking time and temperature, ingredient density, and the specific type of oil used.