Rinse the country-style ribs under cool running water and pat dry with paper towels. Mix together seasonings in a bowl using a whisk. Good options for seasonings include salt, brown sugar, ground black pepper, sweet paprika, cumin, onion powder, garlic powder and ground cayenne pepper. Coat each pork piece with the seasonings and set aside.

Preheat the oven to 300 degrees Fahrenheit. Heat a large skillet on medium-high heat. Add a tablespoon or two of vegetable oil to the pan; enough to coat the bottom of the skillet.

Lay the country-style ribs into the skillet away from you so as to avoid burns from the hot oil. Sear the ribs for about two or three minutes per side, until a crust forms and the meat pulls away from the pan easily. Use tongs to turn them. Sear the ribs on all sides. Repeat with a second batch of ribs, if necessary.

Add about 1 cup of liquid, like water or beer, to the bottom of a broiler pan or a baking sheet. Place the top rack of the broiler pan, or put a wire rack on top of the baking sheet. Place the ribs on the pan with about an inch of space between each piece of meat. Use a second pan, if needed.

Cover the pan or pans tightly with aluminum foil and place into the oven. Roast for three to four hours, or until the meat shreds easily with a fork. Use an instant-read thermometer to check the internal temperature of the country-style ribs, which should register at least 145 F at the thickest part of the meat. Remove from the oven and allow the meat to cool for five minutes to allow for carryover cooking.