BBQ Beef Ribs
Smoky, tender, and bursting with bold flavors, these BBQ Beef Ribs are a true crowd-pleaser for any cookout or weekend dinner. Featuring a savory homemade dry rub crafted from paprika, garlic powder, and brown sugar, these ribs are slow-cooked in the oven to perfection, ensuring fall-off-the-bone tenderness. A tangy-sweet glaze made with BBQ sauce, apple cider vinegar, and apple juice caramelizes beautifully during the final bake, creating a sticky, finger-licking coating that's irresistibly delicious. For a smoky finish, pop these ribs on the grill to add a touch of charred flavor. With easy preparation and a richly layered taste, this recipe serves as the ultimate guide to mastering classic beef ribs at home. Perfect for meat lovers, casual gatherings, or anyone craving barbecue bliss!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pounds beef back ribs
- 2 tablespoons kosher salt
- 2 tablespoons black pepper
- 2 tablespoons paprika
- 1 tablespoon garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 2 cups BBQ sauce
- 0.25 cup apple cider vinegar
- 0.5 cup apple juice
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 275°F (135°C).
Remove the membrane from the back of the beef ribs. Slide a blunt knife under the membrane and over a bone, grip the edge with a paper towel, and pull it off.
In a small bowl, mix together the kosher salt, black pepper, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, cayenne pepper, and brown sugar to create a dry rub.
Generously rub the mixture all over the beef ribs, ensuring to coat them on all sides.
Place the ribs in a large roasting pan, bone-side down.
Cover the pan tightly with aluminum foil.
Bake in the preheated oven for about 3 hours, or until the ribs are tender.
In a small bowl, mix together the BBQ sauce, apple cider vinegar, and apple juice to thin it slightly.
Once ribs are tender, remove them from the oven and carefully take off the foil.
Increase the oven temperature to 350°F (175°C).
Brush the ribs with the BBQ sauce mixture. Return them to the oven and bake for an additional 30 minutes, uncovered, to allow the sauce to caramelize, brushing once more halfway through.
Optionally, finish them on the grill for 5-10 minutes for an extra smoky flavor.
Let the ribs rest for at least 10 minutes before slicing between the bones to serve.
Serve with additional BBQ sauce on the side if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1869 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 127.9 g | 164% | |
| Saturated Fat | 49.8 g | 249% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 363 mg | 121% | |
| Sodium | 1615 mg | 70% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 103.0 g | 37% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 6.2 g | 22% | |
| Total Sugars | 92.7 g | ||
| Protein | 95.4 g | 191% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 221 mg | 17% | |
| Iron | 15.9 mg | 88% | |
| Potassium | 1608 mg | 34% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
