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American BBQ Beef Ribs Recipe

American · Main course · 200 min total

These tender, smoky beef ribs are slathered in a tangy homemade BBQ sauce and slow-cooked to perfection, making them a crowd-pleasing centerpiece for any backyard gathering.

Ingredients

• 4 pounds beef back ribs (or short ribs)
• 1 tablespoon kosher salt
• 1 tablespoon black pepper
• 1 tablespoon smoked paprika
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon onion powder
• 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
• 1 cup ketchup
• 1/2 cup apple cider vinegar
• 1/4 cup brown sugar
• 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
• 1 tablespoon yellow mustard
• 1 teaspoon liquid smoke (optional)

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 300°F (150°C).
2. In a small bowl, mix salt, pepper, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, and cayenne. Rub the spice mixture all over the ribs.
3. Place ribs on a rack in a roasting pan, meaty side up. Add 1/2 cup water to the bottom of the pan. Cover tightly with foil and bake for 2.5 hours.
4. While ribs cook, make the BBQ sauce: In a saucepan, combine ketchup, apple cider vinegar, brown sugar, Worcestershire sauce, mustard, and liquid smoke. Simmer over low heat for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Set aside.
5. After 2.5 hours, remove ribs from oven. Increase oven temperature to 350°F (175°C). Brush ribs generously with BBQ sauce on all sides.
6. Return ribs to oven, uncovered, and bake for 30 more minutes, until sauce is sticky and caramelized.
7. Let rest for 10 minutes before slicing between the bones. Serve with extra sauce on the side.

Tips

• For a smokier flavor, cook the ribs on a grill over indirect heat at 275°F for 3-4 hours, basting with sauce in the last 30 minutes.
• Leftover ribs can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat in a 350°F oven for 10-15 minutes.
• To make the sauce spicier, add 1 teaspoon of chipotle powder or hot sauce.

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