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Close-up view of a juicy beef back rib with barbecue sauce on a white kitchen counter.

Beef Back Ribs Recipe

Indulge in these tender, flavorful beef back ribs, cooked low and slow with a savory rub and a tangy marinade. Perfect for family dinners or BBQ gatherings!
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Course: BBQ, Dinner
Cuisine: American
Keyword: BBQ ribs, Beef back ribs, oven-baked ribs, smoked ribs
Prep Time: 14 minutes
Cook Time: 4 hours
Marination: 4 hours
Total Time: 8 hours 14 minutes
Servings: 4
Calories: 450kcal
Cost: 20-25 $

Equipment

  • 1 Grill/Smoker Use for smoky flavor
  • 1 Baking Tray Use for oven cooking
  • 1 Rack For even heat distribution1
  • 1 Spray Bottle For basting ribs with apple juice
  • 1 Meat Thermometer To check internal temperature of ribs

Ingredients

  • 2 tbsp Dark brown sugar Adds sweetness
  • 1 tbsp Smoked paprika For smoky flavor
  • 1 tsp Garlic powder Adds aroma
  • 1 tsp Onion powder Adds depth
  • 1 tsp Kosher salt Enhances flavor
  • 1 tsp Black pepper Adds spice
  • 0.5 tsp Ground cumin Adds earthiness
  • 0.5 tsp Chili powder Adds mild heat
  • 0.5 cup Worcestershire sauce Adds umami flavor
  • 2 tbsp Apple cider vinegar Adds tanginess
  • 0.5 cup Beef broth Keeps ribs moist

Optional for Basting:

  • 0.5 cup Apple juice Adds sweetness and moisture

Instructions

  • Remove the silvery membrane from the back of the ribs.
  • 2 Mix all rub ingredients in a small bowl. Pat ribs dry and coat with rub.
  • 3 Combine marinade ingredients and marinate ribs for 4-8 hours in the fridge.
  • 4 Preheat grill/smoker to 225°F or oven to 275°F.
  • 5 Place ribs bone-side down on indirect heat or a baking tray. Cook low and slow, spritzing or basting every hour.
  • 6 Check for doneness using a meat thermometer (203°F for tender ribs).
  • 7 Rest ribs for 15-20 minutes before slicing.

Nutrition

Serving: 200g | Calories: 450kcal | Carbohydrates: 8g | Protein: 35g | Fat: 30g | Saturated Fat: 12g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 10g | Cholesterol: 90mg | Sodium: 650mg | Potassium: 400mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 500IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 30mg | Iron: 3mg