beef back ribs recipe
Learn an easy beef back ribs recipe for beginners. Follow our simple guide to cook tender, juicy ribs in the oven or on the grill with LB Home Recipes.
Ingredients
Basic Ingredients:
- 2 pounds beef back ribs
- ½ cup apple cider vinegar
- 2 tablespoons hot pepper sauce
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Dry Rub (Optional but Recommended):
- 2 tablespoons kosher salt
- 2 tablespoons smoked paprika
- 1 tablespoon garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon onion powder
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar optional for sweetness
- ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper adjust to taste
Instructions
Preparation:
- Preheat Your Oven or Smoker: Set the oven to 275°F or smoker to 250°F.
- Trim the Ribs: Remove the silver membrane from the back of the ribs for better flavor absorption.
- Apply the Rub: Generously coat the ribs on all sides with the dry rub. Let them rest for at least 1 hour or refrigerate overnight for deeper flavor.
Cooking:
- Oven Roasting:
- Place the ribs on a baking sheet lined with foil.
- Cover with foil and bake for 3 hours.
- Remove foil, baste with apple cider vinegar, and bake uncovered for another 1-2 hours, or until tender.
Smoking:
- Place the ribs in a preheated smoker at 250°F.
- Smoke for 3 hours, then wrap in foil with a bit of vinegar and return to the smoker for another 2 hours.
- Remove foil, brush with sauce if desired, and smoke for an additional hour to caramelize the surface.
Rest and Serve:
- Allow ribs to rest for 10 minutes before cutting into portions.
- Serve with your favorite BBQ sauce, coleslaw, or grilled vegetables.
Notes
Nutrition Information (Per Serving):
- Calories: 640 kcal
- Protein: 66 g
- Carbohydrates: 14 g
- Fat: 35 g
- Saturated Fat: 14 g
- Cholesterol: 155 mg
- Sodium: 640 mg