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    Culinary Lion » Recipes » Keto Dinner Recipes » Italian Oven Baked Pork Ribs Parmesan

    Italian Oven Baked Pork Ribs Parmesan

    by Frank Campanella 4 Comments

    Think Chicken Parmesan meets baby back ribs. This Italian oven baked pork ribs parmesan will blow you taste buds away with bold Italian flavors.

    Fork tender oven baked baby back ribs topped with marinara, mozzarella and Parmesan Cheese. Do I have your Attention!!

    Italian Pork Ribs Parmesan Recipe

    Speaking of chicken Parm be sure to checkout my Sausage and fresh mozzarella chicken parmesan recipe.

    Italian pork ribs parmesan with marinara and cheese

    Italian Oven Baked Pork Ribs Parmesan

    Its absolutely fringed outside and I have a beautiful rack of baby back pork ribs that need to be cooked. What do I do? Turn those ribs into a boneless Italian Pork Rib Parmesan that’s what.

    Obviously this is not a traditional use of baby back ribs but stick with me because this recipe is one of my families new favorite recipes.

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    Using Pork in Italian Recipes.

    Pork is often paired with Italian dishes. Pork cutlets are lightly breaded and fried then topped with marinara and cheese. Shanks are braised in stock and wine with vegetables and tomatoes to make Bolognese.

    So the thought of using ribs to make a play on parmesan is not that crazy despite the comments I received on tiktok when this video went mildly viral.

    Can you make this recipe with Spare Ribs

    Sure can. This recipe works great with pork spare ribs or even beef short ribs. Just be sure to look out for any small pieces of cartilage found on the tips of the spare ribs. Beef ribs shouldn’t have any issue.

    oven baked Italian pork ribs parmesan

    Preparing Ribs in the Oven

    The next point of contention to this recipe is the fact that the ribs are baked in the oven. Not everyone has access to a grill or a smoker or you may just not want to cook outside in the cold as in my case this particular day.

    The fact is you can make incredibly juicy tender ribs in the oven the just won’t have the wood flavor that they would if cooked outside on a grill or smoker.

    Removing the Membrane From Pork Ribs

    Before seasoning the ribs it’s important to remove the membrane from the back of the ribs. Simply take a paper towel and pinch at the outer membrane and gently pull it off hopefully in one piece.

    If the membrane tears just keep pulling and then go back and remove the section that you missed. This will allow the seasoning to stick to the ribs as well as be a much better eating experience.

    Italian pork ribs parmesan with marinara and cheese

    Seasoning the Ribs

    Once the membrane is removed you can season the ribs on both sides. drizzle the ribs with olive oil and balsamic vinegar.

    Just enough to coat the ribs and then liberally season the ribs with a combination of salt, pepper, granulated garlic and Italian seasoning. if you like a little extra heat add some crushed red pepper flakes.

    Italian pork ribs parmesan with marinara and cheese

    Wrapping Ribs in Foil

    Once the ribs have had a chance to form a crust on the outside and seal in the flavor its time to tightly wrap the ribs in foil. This will lock in the juices and steam the pork ribs making them tender.

    If you cook the ribs too long in the foil the ribs will overcook and fall apart. Despite the term “fall off the bone” that’s not what we are looking for.

    Wrapping the pork ribs in foil is just a way to keep the ribs juicy and speed up the cooking process.

    Removing the Bones From the Ribs

    I like to remove the bones so you can slice into sections and eat with a knife and fork. To make removing the bones easier I have a little hack I use.

    I make small cuts along the bone so that as the ribs cook the bones will start to push out. After you have cooked the ribs in foil for an hour the ribs should pull right out.

    If the ribs still won’t pull out continue cooking for another 20 minutes wrapped in foil. You can also just take a small paring knife and slice the ribs out to expedite the process.

    Italian pork ribs parmesan with marinara and cheese

    Turning Baby Back Ribs into Pork Rib Parmesan

    The bones are removed and we are in the home stretch of the recipe. Now its time to turn these ribs into Italian Pork Rib Parmesan.

    Simply pour over your favorite marinara sauce (I use Rao’s Homemade) and then pile on the cheese. I used a blend of shredded mozzarella with grated Parmesan Cheese.

    Provolone, Pecorino Romano, Asiago or Fontina cheeses would all be great options as well.

    I garnished with additional Italian seasoning and put the ribs back in the oven for 15 minutes just long enough for the cheese to melt and warm the sauce.

    Once the Pork Rib Parmesan is ready let it rest for 5 minutes then slice into it and serve. you will soon find out why this recipe was worth the effort!!

    She may not be the prettiest recipe I’ve ever posted but its definitely one of the tastiest!!!

    Italian pork ribs parmesan with marinara and cheese

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    oven baked Italian pork ribs parmesan

    Pork Rib Parmesan

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    Course: Main Course, Meal Prep
    Cuisine: American, Italian
    Keyword: Italian ribs, parmesan, pork ribs
    Prep Time: 15 minutes
    Cook Time: 2 hours 30 minutes
    Servings: 4
    Calories: 658kcal
    Author: Culinary Lion

    Ingredients

    • 3.5 lbs Rack of Baby Back Ribs
    • 2 tbsp Olive Oil
    • 2 tsp Balsamic Vinegar
    • 1 tbsp Real salt
    • 1 tbsp Coarse Ground Black Pepper
    • 2 tsp Granulated Garlic
    • 1 tbsp Italian Seasoning
    • 1 cup Rao’s Marinara
    • 1 cup Mozzarella Cheese shredded
    • 2 tbsp Parmesan Cheese grated

    Instructions

    • Preheat oven to 425 Degrees F.
    • Remove the membrane from the back of the ribs then make small slits against the bones using a sharp knife. Next drizzle olive oil and balsamic vinegar over the ribs covering both sides completly. Season liberally on both sides then place ribs on a sheet pan lined with parchment paper and bake at 425 degrees F. for 45 minutes.
    • Wrap the ribs tightly in aluminum foil then place back on the sheet pan and continue cooking for another hour. Next unwrap the foil flip the ribs over and remove the bones from the rack. if they are still hard to remove. wrap them back up and cook for another 20 minutes or just use a knife to remove the ribs.
    • Once the bones are removed spread the marinara sauce over the ribs then top with mozzarella and parmesan cheese. Bake for 15 more minutes until cheese is melted and sauce is hot.

    Notes

    serving size ¼th Rack of Ribs with sauce and cheese.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 658kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 56g | Fat: 57g | Saturated Fat: 20g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 196mg | Sodium: 2244mg | Potassium: 699mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 293IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 278mg | Iron: 3mg

    Nutrition Facts
    Pork Rib Parmesan
    Amount Per Serving
    Calories 658 Calories from Fat 513
    % Daily Value*
    Fat 57g88%
    Saturated Fat 20g125%
    Trans Fat 1g
    Cholesterol 196mg65%
    Sodium 2244mg98%
    Potassium 699mg20%
    Carbohydrates 5g2%
    Fiber 1g4%
    Sugar 1g1%
    Protein 56g112%
    Vitamin A 293IU6%
    Vitamin C 1mg1%
    Calcium 278mg28%
    Iron 3mg17%
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

    Reader Interactions

    Comments

    1. Bruce Becker

      April 23, 2022 at 10:16 pm

      The ribs were so good that we skipped the sauce and cheese toppings and ate them plain. Next time maybe.

      Reply
      • Frank Campanella

        April 25, 2022 at 11:45 am

        awesome thanks for checking it out!!

        Reply
    2. Chef Terry

      May 21, 2022 at 6:03 pm

      Just pulled the membrane off the back. I’m not going to rate it right now, but I’ve been cooking a long time and I know when a recipe is good. That’s why I’m trying this for dinner with my picky wife!! I’ll be back tonight and let you know how it came out!!

      Reply
      • Frank Campanella

        May 21, 2022 at 6:45 pm

        Ill be waiting to hear back

        Reply

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    Hey Everyone, My name is Frank Campanella. I've spent the last 20 years as a chef in restaurants throughout the mid Atlantic cooking everything from seafood and steak to classic pub grub. Now I'm taking all thoses recipes and giving them a low carb/ Keto facelift. I hope you love flavorful delicious food because that is the only recipe you will find here. Thanks for stopping by and don't forget to sign up for the mailing list so you can get all the latest recipes.

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