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Tender falling about shoulder country ribs nestled in sauerkraut on baking pan
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Tender Country Style Ribs and Sauerkraut

Our Ribs and Sauerkraut recipe makes an easy family meal that can be made in the oven, crock pot or instant pot.
The best country style ribs are both tender and browned on the outside to enhance all of the natural flavors.
Course Main Course
Cuisine American, German
Keyword Country Style Ribs and Sauerkraut
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 3 hours 10 minutes
Total Time 3 hours 15 minutes
Servings 6 servings
Calories 362kcal
Author Jennifer Osterholt

Ingredients

  • 3 - 4 pounds shoulder country style ribs
  • 2 teaspoons seasoned salt
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 32 ounce jar sauerkraut drained
  • 4 medium potatoes cut into 1" cubes
  • 1 medium red onion sliced thin
  • 1 teaspoon Koshor salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Instructions

  • Line a large baking sheet with aluminum foil and coat with non-stick cooking spray. Preheat oven to 300°F.
  • Rub seasoning into country style ribs.
  • Add oil to a skillet; once hot sear sides of ribs until brown.
  • Set browned ribs in a row down the center of the prepared baking sheet. Cover tightly with heavy duty foil and bake for 2 hours.
  • Carefully uncover and drain any excess fat off the baking sheet. Turn oven up to 325°F.
  • Arrange drained sauerkraut in between the ribs.
  • If using potatoes toss lightly with oil and season with salt and pepper. Arrange in the space along the long sides of the baking sheet.
  • Nestle slices of red onion in between the potatoes and ribs.
  • Cover again with foil and bake for one additional hour until sauerkraut is warmed through and potatoes are tender. Serve warm and enjoy!

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Nutrition

Calories: 362kcal | Carbohydrates: 8g | Protein: 35g | Fat: 21g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 127mg | Sodium: 2271mg | Potassium: 833mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 42IU | Vitamin C: 24mg | Calcium: 89mg | Iron: 4mg