How to Make Country Fried Ribs with Zesty Buttermilk Ranch Dressing - A Step-by-Step Guide

When it comes to comfort food, there's nothing quite like sinking your teeth into a succulent, crispy, and flavorful country fried ribs. This dish is a true Southern classic, and it's a guaranteed crowd-pleaser. The ribs are coated in a seasoned flour and then deep-fried until golden brown and perfectly tender. But what takes this dish to the next level is the zesty buttermilk ranch dressing that accompanies it. This creamy and tangy dressing provides the perfect contrast to the rich and savo...

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Ingredients

  • 3 racks St. Louis style ribs
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 6 large eggs, beaten
  • 2 sleeves Ritz crackers
  • 1 tablespoon coarsely ground black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon granulated garlic
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 4 cups vegetable oil for frying
  • 2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning
  • 1 ¼ cups mayonnaise
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • ¼ cup finely chopped chives
  • ¼ cup freshly grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese
  • 2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning
  • 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
  • 2 teaspoons minced garlic

Information

  • Cook Time: 3 hrs
  • Additional Time: 1 hr
  • Total Time: 4 hrs
  • Servings: 24

  • 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.
  • Season ribs with salt and pepper. Place ribs onto the prepared rack, meaty side up.
  • 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.
  • When ribs are cooled, cut into individual ribs.
  • 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.
  • Dredge ribs in flour, dip in eggs, then press in crumb mixture to coat. Set aside.
  • 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.
  • While ribs are still hot, sprinkle with Cajun seasoning.
  • Make dressing: Whisk together mayonnaise, buttermilk, chives, cheese, Cajun seasoning, vinegar, and garlic in a bowl until well combined.
  • Serve ribs with dressing.
  • Nutrition

    897 cal.

    • Total Fat: 80g
    • Saturated Fat: 18g
    • Cholesterol: 172mg
    • Sodium: 595mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 12g
    • Dietary Fiber: 0g
    • Total Sugars: 1g
    • Protein: 33g
    • Vitamin C: 1mg
    • Calcium: 78mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 382mg

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