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Fall Off the Bone BBQ Beef Ribs

Summer is never complete without seasoned BBQ beef ribs coated with juicy BBQ sauce. The ribs are slowly cooked at a low temperature to make a perfect hit. It is moist, juicy, and tender. You mustn’t miss this during your next game day, casual dinner, or family party.
Course Lunch/Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine American
Keyword Barbecue, bbq beef ribs, Beef
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 10 minutes
Servings 4 people
Calories 408.3kcal

Equipment

  • Charcoal or gas grill.
  • Oven
  • Tong – this is for turning the ribs sideways from time to time
  • Oven thermometer – use this to check the doneness of the rib
  • Metal drip pan – You need this to collect the liquid from the meat while baking or grilling.
  • Aluminum foil – keeps the beef moist and prevents it from drying out. It also helps the seasoning to circulate deep into the ribs.
  • Basting brush or mopping tool – You need the brush to apply the BBQ sauce.

Ingredients

  • 2 slabs beef ribs
  • 2-4 tablespoons olive oil

Rub:

  • 2 tablespoon dark brown sugar
  • 2 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon dry mustard
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • ½ teaspoon cumin powder
  • 1 ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper

Barbeque sauce:

  • 2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • ¼ cup apple cider vinegar
  • 1 cup ketchup
  • 5 tablespoon brown sugar
  • 2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 teaspoon onion powder
  • 2 tablespoon yellow mustard powder
  • 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1 cup apple juice or water

Instructions

Instructions:

  • Place the ribs on a wide tray or a wooden slab, pull off the membrane, and trim any excess fat.
  • Rub the oil all over the ribs. Then mix all the rub ingredients in a small bowl and season the ribs generously with the rub mix by pressing the rub firmly onto the ribs. Cover up with foil while you prepare the barbeque sauce.
  • Mix all the barbeque sauce and brush generously over the front and back of the ribs and leave to marinate for at least 3 hours in the refrigerator (if you have the time). If you are short of time, you can cook immediately.

Grill method:

  • Prepare the grill and heat to 275 degrees F.
  • Place the meatier side of the ribs down on the grill over indirect heat. Cook for at least 2 hours, turning every 20 minutes. Baste with barbecue sauce in the last 10-20 minutes of cooking. Serve warm.

Oven method:

  • Preheat the oven to 325°F (163°C).
  • Place the rib on a tray and cover the tray with another foil, then place in the oven and bake for 2 hours.
  • Uncover the foil and bake for another hour or until the ribs reach an internal temperature of 200°F. Cook for an additional 30 minutes if you want ''fall off the bone'' ribs.

Nutrition

Calories: 408.3kcal | Carbohydrates: 50.2g | Protein: 29.8g | Fat: 11.5g | Saturated Fat: 4.3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1.1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6.2g | Trans Fat: 0.5g | Cholesterol: 90.4mg | Sodium: 1598.1mg | Potassium: 809.5mg | Fiber: 2.2g | Sugar: 39.8g | Vitamin A: 1046.4IU | Vitamin C: 4.1mg | Calcium: 84.6mg | Iron: 4.5mg