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American barbecue beef ribs Recipe

American · Main course · 200 min total

These slow-cooked beef ribs are slathered in a tangy, smoky barbecue sauce and cooked until fall-off-the-bone tender. Perfect for a backyard cookout or a comforting dinner.

Ingredients

• 4 pounds beef back ribs (about 2 racks)
• 2 tablespoons brown sugar
• 1 tablespoon smoked paprika
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon onion powder
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
• 1 cup barbecue sauce (store-bought or homemade)
• 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
• 1/4 cup water

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 275°F (135°C).
2. In a small bowl, mix brown sugar, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper to make a dry rub.
3. Pat beef ribs dry with paper towels. Rub the dry rub all over the ribs, covering all sides.
4. Place ribs on a rack in a roasting pan or on a baking sheet lined with foil. Add 1/4 cup water to the bottom of the pan to keep ribs moist.
5. Cover the pan tightly with foil and bake for 2.5 hours, until tender.
6. In a small saucepan, combine barbecue sauce and apple cider vinegar. Heat over medium-low heat, stirring occasionally, until warm.
7. Remove ribs from oven and carefully drain any excess liquid. Brush ribs generously with the sauce mixture.
8. Return ribs to oven, uncovered, and bake for an additional 30 minutes, basting with more sauce halfway through.
9. Optional: For a charred finish, broil on high for 2-3 minutes, watching closely to avoid burning.
10. Let ribs rest for 10 minutes before slicing between the bones to serve.

Tips

• These ribs can also be cooked on a grill at 275°F for 3 hours using indirect heat.
• Leftover ribs can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
• Reheat leftover ribs in a 300°F oven, covered with foil, for 15-20 minutes.

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