Country Fried Ribs with Zesty Buttermilk Ranch Dressing

Learn how to fry ribs with this delicious recipe for tender St. Louis ribs coated in crushed Ritz crackers, then pan-fried until golden and crisp.

• Cooking Time: 3 hr
• Total Time: 3 hr
• Calories: 897 Calories

Ingredients

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

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

When ribs are cooled, cut into individual ribs.

Step 2

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.

Step 3

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

Step 4

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.

Step 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.

Step 6

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

Step 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.

Step 8

While ribs are still hot, sprinkle with Cajun seasoning.

Step 9

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

Step 10

Serve ribs with dressing.