Best 9 Bbq Shortribs Recipes

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**Title: Discover the Sweet and Tangy Flavors of BBQ Short Ribs: 3 Must-Try Recipes**

**Introduction:**

Indulge in the smoky, succulent goodness of barbecue short ribs, a dish that tantalizes taste buds with its tender meat and irresistible flavors. These delectable ribs are slow-cooked to perfection, basted in a luscious barbecue sauce that caramelizes and adds a delightful sweetness to the savory meat. Whether you prefer a classic, tangy sauce, a spicy, smoky rub, or a unique Asian-inspired glaze, there's a recipe here to satisfy every palate. Prepare to embark on a culinary journey as we explore three mouthwatering BBQ short rib recipes that will elevate your grilling game and make you the star of any backyard barbecue.

**Recipe 1: Classic BBQ Short Ribs:**

This time-honored recipe captures the essence of traditional barbecue. Seasoned with a blend of aromatic spices, the ribs are slow-cooked over indirect heat, allowing the smoke to infuse the meat with incredible flavor. Baste the ribs periodically with a tangy, homemade barbecue sauce, made with a combination of ketchup, brown sugar, apple cider vinegar, and a touch of liquid smoke. The result is a fall-off-the-bone tenderness that pairs perfectly with a refreshing coleslaw and a side of corn on the cob.

**Recipe 2: Spicy Chipotle BBQ Short Ribs:**

For those who crave a bit of heat, this recipe delivers a smoky and spicy kick. The ribs are coated in a flavorful rub made with chipotle peppers, cumin, garlic, and paprika, then grilled over medium heat. The star of the show is the homemade chipotle barbecue sauce, a blend of chipotle peppers, honey, and a hint of lime juice. The sauce adds a smoky sweetness that complements the spicy rub, creating a tantalizing combination that will leave your taste buds dancing. Serve the ribs with a side of roasted sweet potatoes and a cooling avocado salsa.

**Recipe 3: Asian-Inspired BBQ Short Ribs:**

This recipe takes a culinary journey to the Orient, infusing the ribs with a unique blend of Asian flavors. The ribs are marinated in a savory mixture of soy sauce, rice vinegar, honey, and ginger, then grilled to perfection. The highlight of this dish is the Asian-inspired barbecue sauce, made with hoisin sauce, sesame oil, and a touch of Sriracha. The sauce adds a sweet, tangy, and slightly spicy flavor that pairs beautifully with the tender ribs. Serve these irresistible ribs with a side of steamed jasmine rice and a refreshing cucumber salad.

Here are our top 9 tried and tested recipes!

BARBECUED BEEF SHORT RIBS



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For a real straight-from-the-chuckwagon beef meal, you can't rope a better recipe than this! This is the recipe I rely on when feeding a hungry group. The wonderfully tangy sauce is lip-smacking good.-Mildred Sherrer, Fort Worth, Texas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 2h50m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

3 to 4 pounds bone-in beef short ribs
1 tablespoon canola oil
2-1/2 cups water, divided
1 can (6 ounces) tomato paste
1 cup ketchup
1 garlic clove, minced
3/4 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 cup chopped onion
1/2 cup white vinegar
2 tablespoons prepared mustard
1-1/2 teaspoons salt
Hot cooked noodles

Steps:

  • In Dutch oven, brown ribs in oil. Add 2 cups water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat. Cover and simmer for 1-1/2 hours; drain. , Combine the tomato paste, ketchup, garlic, brown sugar, onion, vinegar, mustard, salt and remaining water. Pour over ribs; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 1 hour or until meat is tender. Serve with noodles.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 373 calories, Fat 13g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 55mg cholesterol, Sodium 1187mg sodium, Carbohydrate 45g carbohydrate (36g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 20g protein.

BARBEQUE STYLE BRAISED SHORT RIBS



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Beef short ribs are a highly flavorful cut; this method of cooking makes the meat so tender you won't need a knife. The thick rich sauce is delicious served with mashed potatoes and the carrots that cook with the ribs.

Provided by Valerie Brunmeier

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Rib Recipes

Time 3h15m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 tablespoons vegetable oil
5 pounds lean beef short ribs, cut into 3-inch pieces
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
1 large onion, cut into thick slices and separated into rings
5 carrots, peeled and cut into chunks
4 cloves garlic, coarsely chopped
1 (16 ounce) can tomato sauce
1 cup barbeque sauce
1 cup beef broth

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).
  • Heat oil over medium heat in a large, heavy, oven-safe pot or Dutch oven, and brown the ribs on all sides, about 5 minutes, working in batches if necessary. Sprinkle ribs with salt and black pepper as they brown. Transfer cooked ribs to paper towels to blot up extra oil.
  • Stir the onion rings and carrots into the same pot, and cook and stir until the onions turn translucent and start to brown, about 8 minutes. Stir in the garlic, and cook until fragrant, about 1 more minute. Mix in tomato sauce, barbeque sauce, and beef broth; bring the sauce to a boil, and simmer for 1 minute to blend flavors. Stir in the browned ribs.
  • Cover the pot, and bake in the preheated oven until the rib meat is very tender, about 2 1/2 hours. Turn the ribs occasionally while cooking. Season to taste with salt and black pepper before serving hot.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 649.4 calories, Carbohydrate 28 g, Cholesterol 153.8 mg, Fat 35 g, Fiber 3.5 g, Protein 53.3 g, SaturatedFat 13.6 g, Sodium 1520.5 mg, Sugar 17.8 g

SLOW-COOKER BARBECUE BEEF SHORT RIBS



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Bone-in beef short ribs are slow cooked in a sweet-and-spicy barbecue sauce for tender, flavorful, fall-off-the-bone meat. Serve this indulgent dinner with extra barbecue sauce and a side of Betty Crocker™ mashed potatoes.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 8h20m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 8

4 to 4 1/2 lb bone-in beef short ribs, cut into individual ribs
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/2 cup Progresso™ beef flavored broth (from 32-oz carton)
3/4 cup Annie's™ Naturals organic sweet & spicy BBQ sauce
2 tablespoons whole grain mustard
Sliced green onions, if desired
Betty Crocker™ creamy butter mashed potato mix, prepared as directed on package, if desired

Steps:

  • Spray 5- to 6-quart slow cooker with cooking spray. Heat 12-inch nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Season ribs with salt and pepper. Cook ribs in two batches, on all sides 2 to 3 minutes per side, until browned. Transfer ribs to slow cooker; discard fat and drippings.
  • In small bowl, mix beef broth, 1/2 cup of the barbecue sauce and the mustard. Pour over ribs in slow cooker. Cover; cook on Low heat setting 8 to 9 hours or until tender.
  • With slotted spoon or tongs, carefully remove ribs to serving platter. In small microwavable bowl, heat remaining 1/4 cup barbecue sauce covered on High 30 to 60 seconds or until heated through. Brush ribs with heated barbecue sauce; garnish with sliced green onions. Serve with mashed potatoes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 270, Carbohydrate 11 g, Cholesterol 80 mg, Fiber 1 g, Protein 21 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 730 mg, Sugar 8 g, TransFat 1/2 g

KOREAN BBQ SHORT RIBS (GAL-BI)



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This is a easy way to make Korean BBQ. You can also substitute chicken breast or sliced rib-eye for the short ribs. If you use chicken or rib-eye, you must add thinly sliced green onion tops. This can also be broiled in the oven for the same amount of time.

Provided by funinthesun

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Asian     Korean

Time 7h25m

Yield 5

Number Of Ingredients 10

¾ cup soy sauce
¾ cup water
3 tablespoons white vinegar
¼ cup dark brown sugar
2 tablespoons white sugar
1 tablespoon black pepper
2 tablespoons sesame oil
¼ cup minced garlic
½ large onion, minced
3 pounds Korean-style short ribs (beef chuck flanken, cut 1/3 to 1/2 inch thick across bones)

Steps:

  • Pour soy sauce, water, and vinegar into a large, non-metallic bowl. Whisk in brown sugar, white sugar, pepper, sesame oil, garlic, and onion until the sugars have dissolved. Submerge the ribs in this marinade, and cover with plastic wrap. Refrigerate 7 to 12 hours; the longer, the better.
  • Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat.
  • Remove ribs from the marinade, shake off excess, and discard the marinade. Cook on preheated grill until the meat is no longer pink, 5 to 7 minutes per side.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 710 calories, Carbohydrate 23.2 g, Cholesterol 111.9 mg, Fat 55.5 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 28.8 g, SaturatedFat 22 g, Sodium 2230.6 mg, Sugar 17 g

BBQ SHORTRIBS



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Provided by Bobby Flay

Categories     main-dish

Time 3h40m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 tablespoons toasted sesame seeds, plus more for sprinkling
4 large cloves garlic, pressed
1 cup soy sauce
2 tablespoons sherry
2 tablespoons honey
2 tablespoons sesame oil
2 tablespoons water
2 teaspoons fresh ginger, finely grated
1/2 cup chopped scallions (green and white parts, mixed), plus more green tips for sprinkling
1 tablespoon red chili flakes
6 pounds short ribs, cut into thin pieces, about 2 1/2 inches long

Steps:

  • Grind the sesame seeds in a coffee grinder until fine. Place the ground sesame seeds in a medium bowl and add the garlic, soy, sherry, honey, sesame oil, water, ginger, scallions, and red chili flakes; stir until thoroughly combined. Place the ribs in a large baking dish, pour the marinade over, and turn to coat. Cover and let marinate in the refrigerator for 2 to 3 hours.
  • Preheat the grill to medium-high. Remove the ribs from the marinade and grill on both sides until golden brown and crispy, about 15 minutes. Reduce the heat of the grill, close the cover, and grill until tender, about 15 minutes longer. Remove to a platter and sprinkle with sesame seeds and green onions.

BBQ SHORT RIBS



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This recipe for BBQ short ribs is very popular in our area. The meat is fork-tender, and the sauce is wonderfully tangy. We're retired now but raised beef for many years. We still put this recipe to good use. -Margery Bryan, Royal City, Washingto

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 2h30m

Yield 4-6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

3-1/2 to 4 pounds beef short ribs
1-1/2 cups water
1 medium onion, sliced
1 tablespoon vinegar
SAUCE:
1/2 cup ketchup
1/4 cup chopped onion
2 tablespoons lemon juice
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • In a Dutch oven, combine ribs, water, onion and vinegar; bring to a boil. Reduce hat; cover and simmer for 1 hour, turning ribs occasionally. Drain., Place ribs in a single layer in an ungreased 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish. Combine sauce ingredients; spoon over ribs. Bake at 325°, covered, until meat is tender, about 1-1/4 hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 241 calories, Fat 12g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 64mg cholesterol, Sodium 475mg sodium, Carbohydrate 10g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 22g protein.

OVEN BARBECUED SHORT RIBS



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I supposed you could use either beef or pork for these, depending on your preference. This is from "A Hundred Years of Island Cooking", an old cookbook from the Hawaiian Electric Company.

Provided by Chilicat

Categories     Pork

Time 2h45m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

3 tablespoons oil
1 garlic clove, minced
3 lbs beef short ribs, cut into serving pieces
3 onions, sliced
3/4 cup catsup
1 cup beef broth
1/3 cup vinegar
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1 teaspoon curry powder
1 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon dry mustard
1/4 teaspoon chili powder
1/8 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, heat oil. Add garlic and short ribs; brown short ribs well on all sides. Place short ribs in a large casserole; cover with sliced onions.
  • Combine remaining ingredients and pour over short ribs. Cover and bake at 350°F for 2 to 2 1/2 hours, or until meat is tender.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1010.2, Fat 89.4, SaturatedFat 36.7, Cholesterol 172.5, Sodium 932.7, Carbohydrate 16.1, Fiber 1.2, Sugar 11.5, Protein 34.2

GRILLED BBQ SHORT RIBS WITH DRY RUB



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Foil packets make these ribs fall-off-the-bone tender and keep all the savory flavor inside.

Provided by Reynolds Kitchens(R)

Categories     Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips     Reynolds®

Time 2h25m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 tablespoon packed brown sugar
1 tablespoon paprika
1 tablespoon chili powder
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon garlic powder
4 pounds beef short ribs (bone-in), trimmed of fat
Ice cubes
½ cup barbecue sauce, plus additional for serving
Reynolds Wrap® Heavy Duty Aluminum Foil

Steps:

  • Mix the sugar, paprika, chili powder, salt, and garlic powder in a medium bowl. Rub all surfaces of meat generously with the dry mixture. Place ribs in the prepared dish in a single layer. Cover and chill the ribs in the refrigerator 30 minutes to 1 hour.
  • Preheat grill to medium indirect heat. Center one-fourth of the ribs and two ice cubes on a sheet (12x18 inches) of Reynolds Wrap® Heavy Duty Aluminum Foil. Bring up foil sides. Double-fold top and ends to seal packet, leaving room for heat circulation inside. Repeat to make four packets.
  • Grill packets on a grill rack over medium (375 degrees F to 400 degrees F) indirect heat in covered grill 1 1/2 to 2 hours or until tender.
  • Open packets carefully by cutting along top folds with a sharp knife, allowing steam to escape.; then open top of foil packet. Brush ribs with 1/2 cup barbecue sauce. Continue grilling over direct medium heat, covered, 5 minutes more until browned and crisp, turning once.
  • Serve with additional barbecue sauce as desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1007 calories, Carbohydrate 17.2 g, Cholesterol 186.4 mg, Fat 83.9 g, Fiber 1.6 g, Protein 43.4 g, SaturatedFat 35.4 g, Sodium 1053.8 mg, Sugar 11.9 g

SLOW COOKER BBQ SHORT RIBS



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This is summer in a slow cooker! It's also one of those recipes that will mellow and taste even better the next day.

Provided by Annacia

Categories     Meat

Time 8h5m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

4 lbs beef short ribs
1 large onion, coarsely chopped
1 cup barbecue sauce, your favorite
2 tablespoons honey
1/4 cup flour
1 tablespoon yellow mustard

Steps:

  • Place ribs and onions in slow cooker.
  • Mix barbecue sauce, honey, flour and mustard; pour over ingredients in slow cooker.
  • Cover and cook on LOW for 6 to 8 hours (or on HIGH for 5 hours) or until ribs are tender.
  • Remove ribs from slow cooker; cover to keep warm.
  • Skim excess fat from sauce; return ribs to sauce.
  • Stir gently until evenly coated.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1931.6, Fat 164.8, SaturatedFat 71.5, Cholesterol 344.7, Sodium 796.3, Carbohydrate 41, Fiber 1.4, Sugar 26.6, Protein 66.7

Tips:

  • Choose the right ribs: Select short ribs that are meaty and have good marbling for extra flavor and tenderness.
  • Prepare the ribs: Remove the membrane from the back of the ribs for a more tender result and easier carving.
  • Use a good rub: Apply a flavorful rub made with spices, herbs, and brown sugar to enhance the taste of the ribs.
  • Cook low and slow: Smoke or braise the ribs at a low temperature (around 225-250°F) for several hours to achieve fall-off-the-bone tenderness.
  • Baste the ribs: Brush the ribs periodically with a sauce or marinade to keep them moist and prevent drying out.
  • Let the ribs rest: After cooking, allow the ribs to rest for a few minutes before serving to redistribute the juices and ensure maximum tenderness.

Conclusion:

Whether you prefer smoked, grilled, or braised short ribs, these versatile and flavorful cuts of meat are sure to impress your taste buds. With careful preparation, a well-balanced rub, and patient cooking, you can create tender, juicy, and delicious short ribs that will be the star of any backyard barbecue or special occasion dinner.

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