Barbecued Beef Back Ribs
User Reviews
4.8
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Prep Time
35 mins
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Cook Time
4 hrs
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Total Time
4 hrs 35 mins
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Servings
4 servings
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Calories
1142 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Barbecued Beef Back Ribs
Description
This Barbecued Beef Back Ribs recipe starts with removing the membrane from the ribs to improve texture and seasoning penetration. A dry rub combining sugar, salt, paprika, garlic, cumin, and spices is pressed firmly onto the meat to build flavor. Cooking involves indirect grilling at 250°F with hickory or oak wood to infuse smoke into the meat over several hours.
After initial cooking with the meaty side up, the ribs are flipped, then wrapped tightly in foil for one hour on the grill, which locks in moisture and tenderness. The ribs are finished by applying barbecue sauce, which adds a tangy, sweet glaze complementing the smoky meat.
Serving these ribs provides a tender, smoky, slightly sweet experience typical of low-and-slow barbecue. Leftover ribs can be refrigerated and reheated carefully to preserve texture.
This method allows a balance of smoky flavor, tender meat, and a robust spice crust that holds well through the cooking process to deliver classic barbecue ribs.
Ingredients
For the rub
- 3/4 cup raw sugar or turbinado sugar
- 1/4 cup salt or more, depending on your tolerance for the stuff (up to 1/2 cup)
- 1/4 cup paprika
- 2 tablespoons black pepper finely ground
- 1 tablespoon granulated garlic
- 1 tablespoon onion powder
- 1 tablespoon cumin ground
- 1 teaspoon mustard powder dry
- 1 teaspoon ground coriander
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon ground allspice
For the ribs
- 5 pounds beef back ribs
- 2 cups barbecue sauce your favorite
Instructions
Make the rub
- Combine all the ingredients. Mix well and take a taste. If it needs more salt, shake some in.
Prepare the ribs
- Peel the membrane off the back side of the ribs and discard it. (It tends to be sort of slippery. If you have a hard time getting a grip, try sliding a bowl-side down spoon under there to loosen up a piece, then grab it with a paper towel and see if that helps.) Season the ribs liberally on both sides with some of the rub.
- Prepare the grill for cooking over indirect heat at 250° F (121°C) using oak or hickory wood. Place the ribs, meaty side up, directly on the grill grate. Cook for 2 1/2 hours, maintaining the temperature of the grill as steady as possible.
- Flip the ribs and cook for 30 minutes more.
- Place a double layer of some big sheets of heavy-duty aluminum foil next to the grill and place the ribs on the foil, meaty-side up. Wrap the ribs, sealing the package tightly. Place the foil-wrapped ribs on the grill for 1 hour. ☞ TESTER TIP: Wrapping the ribs in foil is essential to get them tender so don't omit this step. If you're planning to add that half cup of strongly brewed coffee to the ribs, this is the time to do it.
- Move the foil-wrapped ribs to a platter. Increase the temperature of the grill to 400°F (204°C).
- Remove the ribs from the foil, place them on the grill grate, and brush with the barbecue sauce. Cook for 5 to 15 minutes, depending on how charred you like your ribs.
- Flip the ribs, brush with the sauce again, and cook for 5 to 15 minutes more.
- Place the ribs on a platter and serve with additional barbecue sauce, preferably warm, on the side.
Notes
- Press the rub firmly into the ribs using your fingers to ensure it adheres well for flavor.
- Prepare extra rub and store it airtight at room temperature for several weeks to use in other dishes.
- Store leftover ribs in the refrigerator for up to 3 days and reheat at 300°F or on a grill over low heat to maintain moisture.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 1142 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1portion | |
| Calories | 1142kcal | 57% |
| Carbohydrates | 102g | 34% |
| Protein | 81g | 162% |
| Fat | 44g | 68% |
| Saturated Fat | 18g | 90% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 19g | 95% |
| Cholesterol | 244mg | 81% |
| Sodium | 1745mg | 73% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 85g | 170% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.8
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