Step 1

Line a large baking sheet with aluminum foil and coat with non-stick cooking spray. Preheat oven to 300°F.

Step 2

Rub seasoning into country style ribs.

Step 3

Add oil to a skillet; once hot sear sides of ribs until brown.

Step 4

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.

Step 5

Carefully uncover and drain any excess fat off the baking sheet. Turn oven up to 325°F.

Step 6

Arrange drained sauerkraut in between the ribs.

Step 7

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.

Step 8

Nestle slices of red onion in between the potatoes and ribs.

Step 9

Cover again with foil and bake for one additional hour until sauerkraut is warmed through and potatoes are tender. Serve warm and enjoy!