Beef Back Ribs Recipe Guaranteed to Make Your Mouth Water
Beef Back Ribs are the ultimate comfort food , deeply flavorful, fall-off-the-bone tender, and perfect for any occasion from summer BBQs to cozy indoor dinners. This go-to recipe gives you step-by-step guidance for smoking, grilling, oven-baking, or pressure cooking these richly marbled, flavor-packed ribs.
Equipment
- Smoker or Oven
- Aluminum Foil
- Meat Thermometer
Ingredients
Beef Back Ribs
- 2-3 lbs beef back ribs trimmed and membrane removed
Dry Rub
- 2 tbsp brown sugar
- 1 tbsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp salt
- 0.5 tsp black pepper
- 0.5 tsp cayenne pepper optional
Marinade (Optional)
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 1 tbsp minced garlic
Sauce
- barbecue or honey glaze for basting or serving
Instructions
- Trim excess fat and remove membrane from the back of the ribs.
- If marinating, combine marinade ingredients and marinate ribs for at least 4 hours or overnight.
- Otherwise, apply dry rub evenly to the ribs and let sit for 30 minutes.
- Preheat your smoker to 225°F (or oven to 275°F).
- Place ribs on the smoker (bone side down) and smoke for 4–6 hours, or in the oven for 3–4 hours wrapped in foil.
- During the last hour of cooking, baste with sauce if desired.
- Ribs are ready when they reach an internal temperature of 190–205°F or pass the bend test.
- Let ribs rest for 10 minutes before slicing and serving.
Notes
Marinate overnight for deeper flavor, and always let ribs rest before slicing to retain juiciness. For a smoky twist, try different wood chips like hickory or cherry during smoking.