Oven Barbecued Short Ribs
User Reviews
4.8
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
2 hrs
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Total Time
2 hrs 15 mins
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Servings
8 servings
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Calories
754 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Oven Barbecued Short Ribs
Description
This recipe starts by combining a complex dry rub mixture of spices and herbs such as mustard powder, brown sugar, smoked paprika, cumin, garlic and onion powders, thyme, oregano, and celery salt. The dry rub is applied generously on both sides of the flanken-style short ribs, which are about 1 inch thick with bones. The ribs are baked at 275°F, first side then flipped, for 2 hours to develop tenderness and deepen the dry rub flavors.
After low and slow cooking, oven temperature increases to 450°F for a brief finishing phase. The ribs are brushed liberally with a mix of sweet and spicy barbecue sauces combined with some reserved dry rub. This final high-heat step caramelizes the sauce, resulting in a sticky, richly flavored coating and a nicely browned exterior. The meat inside is tender but still holds together around the bones.
The ribs can be served as the main protein for a hearty meal, pairing well with traditional barbecue sides like coleslaw, baked beans, or cornbread. Ensuring even coating of sauce and proper oven temperature during finishing is crucial for the best texture and flavor balance. Using the from-scratch spice blend and certified gluten free ingredients makes adaptation for special diets straightforward.
Ingredients
Dry Rub Ingredients
- 3 3/4 teaspoons mustard powder
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 2 1/4 teaspoons smoked paprika
- 2 1/4 teaspoons cumin
- 1 1/2 teaspoons garlic powder
- 1 1/2 teaspoons onion powder
- 1 1/2 teaspoons thyme dried
- 1 1/2 teaspoons crushed red pepper
- 1 1/2 teaspoons celery salt
- 1 1/2 teaspoons marjoram
- 1 1/2 teaspoons oregano dried
- 3/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 3/4 teaspoon chili powder mild
- 3/4 teaspoon sage dried
- 3/4 teaspoon sour salt or citric acid
- 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
- Heaping 1/4 teaspoon allspice
Ingredients
- 4 pounds flanken rib strips bone-in, cut 1 inch thick (8 rib strips - should have 4 bones to each piece
- 3/4 cup barbecue sauce sweet
- 3/4 cup barbecue sauce spicy
- 1 tablespoon dry rub mixture
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 275 degrees F. In a small bowl, mix together all of the dry rub ingredients until well incorporated. Set aside 1 tbsp of rub for later.
- Cover a sheet tray with aluminum foil or a generous amount of nonstick cooking spray and place the ribs, evenly spaced, on the tray. Coat one side of the ribs with half of the dry rub mixture, then turn and coat the other side. Place the ribs in the oven for 1 hour.
- After one hour has passed, remove the ribs from the oven and use tongs to flip them over. Place back in the oven for 1 hour, or until nicely browned.After the second hour has passed, remove the ribs from the oven and turn the oven temperature up to 450 degrees F.
- While the oven heats up, mix the two barbecue sauces and 1 tbsp of dry mix in a mixing bowl until thoroughly combined.
- Generously coat each side of the ribs with the barbecue sauce mixture using a basting brush.
- Once the oven has reached 450 degrees F, place the ribs back into the oven for 2-3 minutes, just until they are crisp on the outside and meltingly tender on the inside. Watch closely to make sure they don't burn. Slice and serve!
Notes
- You will need a baking sheet tray, foil or nonstick spray, a basting brush, and tongs for this recipe.
- Use certified gluten free products and the homemade spice blend to keep the recipe gluten free.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 8servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 754 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 754kcal | 38% |
| Carbohydrates | 25g | 8% |
| Protein | 24g | 48% |
| Fat | 60g | 92% |
| Saturated Fat | 26g | 130% |
| Cholesterol | 125mg | 42% |
| Sodium | 1299mg | 54% |
| Potassium | 559mg | 12% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 19g | 38% |
| Vitamin A | 605IU | 12% |
| Vitamin C | 0.8mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 54mg | 5% |
| Iron | 4.1mg | 23% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.8
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