Barbecue Beef Ribs

Barbecue Beef Ribs are a hearty dish featuring beef ribs slow-cooked or grilled with a flavorful, often smoky barbecue sauce. The key ingredients typically include beef ribs, a spice rub, and a tangy or sweet sauce, with roots in American barbecue traditions, particularly in the Southern United States.

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🍽️ Nutrition at a glance

This dish is high in protein and fat, providing essential nutrients like iron, zinc, and B vitamins, with a rough calorie count of 400-600 per serving depending on the cut and sauce used.

Nutrition breakdown

Calories	480 kcal
Protein	35 g
Carbs	12 g
Fat	32 g
Fiber	0.5 g
Sugar	8 g
Sodium	720 mg
Potassium	450 mg
Phosphorus	280 mg
Zinc	6.5 mg
Iron	3.2 mg
Niacin (B3)	8.5 mg
Vitamin B12	2.8 mcg
Selenium	35 mcg
Cholesterol	115 mg

Per 1 serving (about 227 g, 4-5 oz meat and sauce) · estimated, varies by recipe

💡 What's interesting

Barbecue Beef Ribs are culturally significant in American barbecue culture, where regional variations in sauce and cooking methods reflect local traditions, and they are often a centerpiece at communal gatherings and celebrations.