Best 9 Barbecued Beef Back Ribs Recipes

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**Discover the Ultimate BBQ Beef Back Ribs Experience: A Journey of Flavor and Simplicity**

Prepare to tantalize your taste buds with the irresistible charm of BBQ beef back ribs, a culinary masterpiece that embodies the essence of finger-licking goodness. Indulge in a symphony of smoky, savory flavors, perfectly balanced with a hint of sweetness, as you savor every succulent bite of fall-off-the-bone ribs. This comprehensive guide presents a collection of carefully curated recipes, each offering a unique take on this classic dish. From traditional slow-cooked ribs to innovative twists that add a touch of culinary flair, this article has something for every BBQ enthusiast. Whether you prefer a dry rub or a flavorful sauce, a simple marinade or an elaborate spice blend, you'll find the perfect recipe to suit your preferences. So, fire up your grill, gather your loved ones, and embark on a culinary adventure that will leave you craving more.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

SMOKED BEEF BACK RIBS



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Provided by Susie Bulloch (heygrillhey.com)

Categories     Main Course

Time 5h45m

Number Of Ingredients 3

1 rack beef back ribs
3 Tablespoons yellow mustard
2 Tablespoons Signature Beef Seasoning

Steps:

  • Turn on the smoker. Preheat your smoker to 275 degrees F for indirect smoking using oak wood.
  • Prep the ribs. Remove your ribs from the package and place them bone side up on a large work surface. Use a butter knife to loosen the membrane attached to the ribs and then pull the membrane away with a paper towel. If the membrane is already removed by your butcher, move on to seasoning.
  • Season the beef ribs. Slather the ribs with yellow mustard and then season liberally on all sides with the Beef Seasoning. This step will help the rub adhere to the ribs and create a nice dark bark. If you don't have any beef seasoning on hand, equal parts salt and pepper will do fine.
  • Smoke! Place your ribs bone side down on the smoker grates, close the lid and smoke for about 3 hours.
  • Wrap the ribs. At this point, you want the exterior of your ribs to have darkened and the bark to have set. If you take a read of the temperature with an internal thermometer, it should be near 165 degrees F. Once the ribs hit this temperature, they are ready to be wrapped. On a large work surface, roll out a large piece of peach butcher paper (foil will also work, but it will soften the bark in the end).
  • Smoke again. Place the ribs on the butcher paper and wrap tightly. Return the wrapped ribs to the smoker and continue cooking for approximately 2 hours, but start checking your ribs after 90 minutes of being wrapped (you will be going by temperature and feel, not by time).
  • Cook to temperature. You want your ribs to be very flexible and the meat to have pulled back significantly from the end of the bones. When you insert your meat thermometer, you want it to glide into the meat like it is softened butter. A good temperature to look for is around 202 degrees.
  • Rest, slice, and serve. At this point, you can remove your ribs from the smoker and allow to rest for 30 minutes before slicing into individual ribs and serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 125 kcal, Carbohydrate 4 g, Protein 1 g, Fat 1 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Cholesterol 1 mg, Sodium 257 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 1 g, ServingSize 1 serving

BEST BARBECUE RIBS EVER



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Provided by Katie Lee Biegel

Time 3h35m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/4 cup brown sugar
2 tablespoons chili powder
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
2 racks baby back ribs
1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
1 cup barbecue sauce

Steps:

  • Combine the brown sugar, chili powder, 1 tablespoon salt, 1 teaspoon black pepper, the oregano, cayenne, garlic powder and onion powder in a small bowl and rub the mixture on both sides of the ribs. Cover and refrigerate 1 hour or overnight.
  • Preheat the oven to 250 degrees F. In a roasting pan, combine the broth and vinegar. Add the ribs to the pan. Cover with foil and tightly seal. Bake 2 hours. Remove the ribs from the pan and place them on a platter. Pour the liquid from the pan into a saucepan and bring to a boil. Lower the heat to a simmer and cook until reduced by half. Add the barbecue sauce.
  • Preheat an outdoor grill to medium high. Put the ribs on the grill and cook about 5 minutes on each side, until browned and slightly charred. Cut the ribs between the bones and toss them in a large bowl with the sauce. Serve hot.

BEST-EVER GRILLED RIBS



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Grilled BBQ ribs might sound intimidating, but they're actually so easy to make. There's no pre-cooking required and they come out smoky and flavorful every time.

Categories     dinner     grilled     meat

Time 2h15m

Yield 6-8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

1/4 c. light brown sugar
2 tbsp. smoked paprika
1 1/2 tsp. onion powder
1 1/2 tsp. garlic powder
1 1/2 tsp. kosher salt
1 tsp. ground black pepper
1/2 tsp. ground cayenne pepper (optional)
2 racks baby back ribs (about 5 to 6 pounds total)
3 tbsp. vegetable oil, plus more for oiling the grates
1/2 c. chicken stock
1/4 c. apple cider vinegar
1 1/2 c. BBQ sauce

Steps:

  • Preheat a grill (charcoal or gas) to 300˚, with the coals or flames only under one half of the grill.
  • For the spice rub: In a small bowl, mix the brown sugar, smoked paprika, onion powder, garlic powder, salt, black pepper and cayenne (if using) to combine.
  • Place the rack of ribs on a large sheet tray and remove the membrane from the underside of the ribs. Rub the vegetable oil all over both sides of the ribs, then sprinkle evenly with the spice rub.
  • Place the ribs on the sheet tray, with the curves of the bones facing down. Add the chicken stock and vinegar to the tray. Wrap the tray tightly with aluminum foil and place on the grill over the side with no coals/flame. Cook over indirect heat until the internal temperature of the ribs reads 180˚ to 190˚, about 80 to 90 minutes.
  • Increase the grill temperature to 375˚ and oil the grill grates well. Transfer the ribs directly over the grill grates and brush the tops with the BBQ sauce. Cover and cook for 5 minutes. Carefully turn the ribs over and baste the other side with the BBQ sauce. Cover again and cook for an additional 5 minutes. Continue basting and turning the ribs until the BBQ sauce has created a sticky coating and the ribs are charred in spots, 10 to 20 minutes longer.
  • Transfer the ribs to a cutting board, cut into pieces and serve.

BARBECUED BEEF BACK RIBS



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you'll usually see beef back ribs in four or six bone pieces and they typically don't have much beyond them. These are the bones of the rib roast or where the nice steaks come off of, so you often see them in abundance around Christmas and New Year's when people are buying a lot of rib roast. They're usually pretty cheap, and...

Provided by Lynnda Cloutier

Categories     Ribs

Time 2h50m

Number Of Ingredients 3

5 pounds beef back ribs
rib rub number 99, as needed, recipe follows
2 cups of your favorite barbecue sauce

Steps:

  • 1. peel the membrane off the back of the ribs. Season the ribs liberally on both sides with a rib rub. Prepare the grill for cooking over indirect heat at 250° using oak or hickory wood for flavor.
  • 2. Put the ribs, meaty side up, directly on the cooking grate. Cook for two and half hours. Flip the ribs and cook for 30 minutes. Lay out a big double layered sheet of heavy duty foil and place the ribs on it, meaty side up. Wrap up the ribs, sealing package tightly. Return ribs to the grill for one hour. Transfer the packet of ribs to a platter. Raise the temperature of the grill to 400°. Remove the ribs from the foil and return to the cooking grate. Brush with the sauce. Cook for 15 minutes, flip ribs, and brush again. Repeat once more. Remove the ribs to a platter and serve with additional barbecue sauce on the side. Serves four.
  • 3. rib rub number 99: 3/4 cup sugar in the raw 1/2 cup salt 1/4 cup paprika 2 tablespoons finely ground black pepper 1 tablespoon granulated garlic 1 tablespoon onion powder 1 tablespoon ground cumin 1 tablespoon chili powder 1 teaspoon dry mustard 1 teaspoon ground coriander 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper 1/2 teaspoon ground allspice mix all ingredients well and store in an airtight container. Makes about 1 1/2 cups
  • 4. Wrapping these in foil is essential to get them tender. If you're the adventurous type, add a half cup of strong coffee to the package when you wrap the ribs. You'll find it to be a pleasant surprise. These would go very well served with baked beans and potato salad.

BARBECUED BEEF RIBS



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These tender, slow-cooked beef ribs with a tangy sauce are a cinch to make. They're great for picnics and parties. -Erin Glass, White Hall, Maryland

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 5h45m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 large sweet onion, halved and sliced
1/2 cup water
2 tablespoons canola oil
4 pounds bone-in beef short ribs, trimmed
1 bottle (12 ounces) chili sauce
3/4 cup plum preserves or preserves of choice
2 tablespoons brown sugar
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves

Steps:

  • Place onion and water in a 5-qt. slow cooker. In a large skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Brown ribs in batches. Add to slow cooker. Cook, covered, on low 5-6 hours or until meat is tender., In a small saucepan, combine remaining ingredients; cook and stir over medium heat until heated through. , Remove ribs from slow cooker; discard cooking juices. Return ribs to slow cooker. Pour sauce over top. Cook, covered, on high 25-30 minutes or until ribs are nicely coated.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 359 calories, Fat 14g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 55mg cholesterol, Sodium 860mg sodium, Carbohydrate 40g carbohydrate (33g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 18g protein.

BBQ BEEF RIBS



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Provided by Patrick and Gina Neely : Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 11h20m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 slabs BBQ beef ribs
2 tablespoons kosher salt
1 1/2 tablespoons light brown sugar
1 tablespoon paprika
1 tablespoon ancho chile powder
1 tablespoon ground cumin
2 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper
1/2 cup pure maple syrup
1/4 cup apple juice
3 tablespoons light brown sugar
3 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
3 tablespoons Dijon mustard
1 teaspoon ancho chile powder
Pinch of cayenne
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Prepare the grill for indirect heat using hickory and charcoal and heat to 250 degrees F.
  • Place the ribs on a clean cutting board and pull off the membrane, the thin fatty skin that lines the underside of the ribs. Trim the ribs of excess fat and meat.
  • For the rub: Whisk together 2 tablespoons salt, brown sugar, paprika, chile powder, cumin and pepper. Rub the beef ribs with the seasoning and place on a sheet tray, cover with plastic wrap, and if time, let marinate in the refrigerator for 8 hours or overnight.
  • For the glaze: Add the maple syrup, apple juice, brown sugar, vinegar, mustard, chile powder, cayenne, salt and pepper to a medium saucepan and bring to a simmer. Cook until syrupy, about 8 minutes, stirring with a wooden spoon on occasion.
  • Remove the ribs from the refrigerator. Place the ribs meatier-side-down on the grill away from the coals. Cook the beef 3 hours, adding more coals as needed. Turn and cook until the ribs "bend" and the meat easily separates from the bone using a fork, about 45 minutes more. Brush on the glaze to the ribs and cook for another 5 minutes. Remove and slice into individual ribs.

BAKED BBQ BABY BACK RIBS



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If you're in the mood for a little virtual trip into summer, give this technique a try. This works with literally any dry rub and barbecue sauce combo.

Provided by Chef John

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Pork     Pork Rib Recipes     Baby Back Ribs

Time 3h20m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 11

½ cup ancho chile powder
¼ cup white sugar
¼ cup brown sugar
¼ cup salt
2 tablespoons freshly ground black pepper
1 tablespoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon dry mustard
1 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper
½ teaspoon ground dried chipotle pepper
1 rack baby back pork ribs
1 cup barbeque sauce

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 250 degrees F (120 degrees C).
  • Mix ancho chile powder, white sugar, brown sugar, salt, black pepper, cumin, dry mustard, cayenne pepper, and chipotle pepper in a small bowl until combined.
  • Place ribs meat-side down on aluminum foil. Prick back of rib rack several times with a knife.
  • Generously apply coating of dry rub to all sides of rib rack.
  • With rib rack meat-side down, fold foil around it to create a tight seal. Transfer to sheet pan.
  • Bake in preheated oven until tender and cooked through, about 2 hours. Remove and cool 15 minutes.
  • Increase oven temperature to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Open foil, drain and discard any accumulated juices and fat. Brush barbeque sauce on all sides of rack.
  • Place rack meat-side up and return to oven, leaving foil open. Bake for 10 minutes, remove from oven, and brush another layer of barbeque sauce on meat-side only. Repeat baking and brushing with sauce 4 more times, for a total of 50 minutes baking time.
  • Cut rack into individual rib segments and serve with more barbeque sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 488.4 calories, Carbohydrate 51.8 g, Cholesterol 87.6 mg, Fat 22.9 g, Fiber 1.5 g, Protein 18.9 g, SaturatedFat 8.2 g, Sodium 782.3 mg, Sugar 42.2 g

BARBECUED RIBS



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Mention pork spareribs to any Southerner, and barbecue will almost always come to mind. This recipe is a favorite with my family. Who don't you try it and see if it doesn't become one of your family's favorites?

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h55m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

3 to 3-1/2 pounds pork spareribs
1 medium onion, chopped
1 cup ketchup
1 cup hot water
2 tablespoons cider vinegar
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon ground mustard
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • Place in a single layer in a 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Bake at 325° for 30-35 minutes; drain. , In a large saucepan, combine the remaining ingredients. Bring to a boil. Pour over ribs. Bake 50-60 minutes longer, basting occasionally. Cut into serving-size pieces.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 524 calories, Fat 37g fat (12g saturated fat), Cholesterol 128mg cholesterol, Sodium 799mg sodium, Carbohydrate 16g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 32g protein.

BARBECUED BEEF RIBS



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Just before being served, these ribs are grilled, imparting a crisp, charred crust and an inviting whiff of wood smoke.

Provided by Steven Raichlen

Categories     dinner, main course

Time 4h

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 18

Four 1-pound beef short ribs
Sea salt
2 tablespoons vegetable oil, plus more for grill grate
1 medium onion, finely chopped
2 carrots, finely chopped
5 cloves garlic, peeled
5 stalks lemon grass, trimmed and cut into 2-inch pieces
1 two-inch piece ginger, cut into 1/4-inch slices
1 cup soy sauce
1/2 cup dark brown sugar
1/4 cup rice vinegar
3/4 cup ketchup
1/2 cup dark brown sugar
1/2 cup rice vinegar
2 tablespoons mirin
2 teaspoons soy sauce
3 cloves garlic, peeled and lightly crushed with side of knife
3 1/4-inch slices fresh ginger

Steps:

  • For the ribs: Heat the oven to 325 degrees. Season the ribs all over with salt. In a large Dutch oven or other heavy pot, heat 2 tablespoons oil over medium-high heat. Add the ribs and brown on all sides, turning with tongs, 5 minutes a side. Transfer to a platter and pour off all but 2 tablespoons fat.
  • Add the onion, carrots, garlic, lemon grass and ginger to the pot. Cook over high heat until lightly browned, 3 minutes. Stir in the soy sauce, brown sugar, rice vinegar and 3 cups water, and bring to a boil. Return the ribs to the pot, immersing them in the liquid. Tightly cover and bake, turning the ribs once or twice until very tender, about 3 1/2 hours. Let the ribs cool in the liquid, then drain well. (Ribs can be refrigerated for up to 24 hours.)
  • For the glaze: In a heavy saucepan, combine all the glaze ingredients and simmer over medium heat until thick, about 10 minutes. Strain.
  • Prepare a grill for direct grilling over high heat. Brush and oil the grate. Cook the ribs until dark brown all over, 3 to 5 minutes a side, basting with the glaze. Serve with the remaining glaze drizzled on top or passed separately in a bowl.

Tips:

  • Choose the right ribs: Beef back ribs are the best choice for barbecuing. They have a good amount of meat and fat, and they hold up well on the grill.
  • Trim the ribs: Remove any excess fat or silver skin from the ribs. This will help them cook evenly and prevent them from drying out.
  • Season the ribs: Season the ribs liberally with your favorite rub or seasoning blend. This will help them develop a flavorful crust.
  • Cook the ribs slowly and low: Cook the ribs over indirect heat at a low temperature (225-250 degrees Fahrenheit) for several hours. This will help them cook evenly and become tender.
  • Baste the ribs: Baste the ribs with barbecue sauce or apple juice every 30 minutes or so. This will help them stay moist and prevent them from drying out.
  • Let the ribs rest: Once the ribs are cooked, let them rest for 10-15 minutes before serving. This will help the juices redistribute throughout the meat.

Conclusion:

Barbecued beef back ribs are a delicious and easy-to-make meal that is perfect for any occasion. By following these tips, you can make sure that your ribs turn out perfect every time. So fire up the grill and get cooking!

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