Entrée: United States – Barbecue Beef Ribs

Serving Size: 6

Approximate Time

Prep 20 min

Cook 4 hrs

Additional 10 min

Total 4 hrs 30 min

Ingredients

4 lb (1.8 kg) beef ribs
2 tbsp (30 ml) olive oil
1 tbsp (15 ml) salt
1 tbsp (15 ml) black pepper
1 tbsp (15 ml) garlic powder
1 tbsp (15 ml) onion powder
2 tsp (10 ml) paprika
1 tsp (5 ml) cayenne pepper
2 cups (480 ml) barbecue sauce

Instructions

1. **Preheat the Oven or Grill:**
   - Preheat your grill to 250°F (120°C) if you're smoking the ribs. If using an oven, preheat to 275°F (135°C).

2. **Prepare the Ribs:**
   - Pat the ribs dry with paper towels. Remove the membrane from the back of the ribs if it hasn't been already removed by the butcher.

3. **Season the Ribs:**
   - In a small bowl, mix together salt, black pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, and cayenne pepper.
   - Rub the olive oil over the ribs, then evenly coat them with the seasoning mix.

4. **Cook the Ribs:**
   - If using a grill, place the ribs on the grill with indirect heat, bone side down, and close the lid. Cook for 2.5 to 3 hours, maintaining a consistent temperature.
   - For oven cooking, place the ribs on a baking sheet lined with foil, cover tightly with another sheet of foil, and bake for 3 hours.

5. **Add the Barbecue Sauce:**
   - After initial cooking, remove the ribs and generously brush with barbecue sauce.

6. **Finish Cooking:**
   - Return the ribs to the grill or oven, and cook for an additional 30 minutes to 1 hour, basting with sauce every 15 minutes, until the ribs are tender and the sauce has caramelized.

7. **Rest and Serve:**
   - Remove the ribs from the heat and let them rest for 5-10 minutes before slicing and serving with extra barbecue sauce on the side.