Description
Beef back ribs are smoky, tender, and full of rich barbecue flavor. This recipe ensures a perfect cook every time, whether you’re grilling or roasting.
Ingredients
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- 2 racks beef back ribs 🥩
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1/4 cup BBQ dry rub 🌶️
- 1 cup BBQ sauce 🍖
- 1/2 cup apple cider vinegar 🍏
Instructions
- Prepare Ribs: Pat ribs dry with a paper towel. Remove the silver skin membrane from the underside of the ribs for better tenderness.
- Season: Rub ribs with olive oil, then coat generously with BBQ dry rub. Let sit for 30 minutes to absorb flavors.
- Preheat Oven or Grill:
- For Oven: Preheat to 275°F (135°C).
- For Grill: Heat to 275°F (135°C) for indirect cooking.
- Cook Ribs:
- Oven Method: Wrap ribs in foil, add a splash of apple cider vinegar inside the foil, and bake for 3 hours.
- Grill Method: Place ribs bone-side down on the grill. Close lid and cook for 3 hours, maintaining temperature.
- Glaze with BBQ Sauce: Remove ribs from foil, brush with BBQ sauce, and return to the oven or grill at 375°F (190°C) for 10-15 minutes to caramelize.
- Serve: Let ribs rest for 10 minutes, slice, and serve with extra BBQ sauce.
Notes
- Smoking Option: Add a wood chip box (hickory or oak) for extra smoky flavor on the grill.
- Tenderness Tip: Cooking low and slow is the key to tender, fall-off-the-bone ribs.
- Custom Dry Rub: Create your own rub with paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, brown sugar, and cayenne pepper.
- Sauce Varieties: Experiment with sweet, spicy, or tangy BBQ sauces to suit your taste.
- Serving Suggestions: Pair with coleslaw, cornbread, or baked beans for a complete BBQ feast.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 5 hours