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Perfectly cooked beef back ribs with a rich mahogany bark, glazed and sprinkled with herbs, served on a white plate.

fall of the bone beef back ribs recipe

Restaurant-worthy beef back ribs at home with foolproof techniques. Choose from oven, slow cooker, or smoker methods to create tender, flavorful ribs with perfect bark every time.
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Course: Dinner, lunch, Main Course
Cuisine: American, BBQ
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 3 hours
Marination Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 3 hours 45 minutes
Servings: 4
Calories: 550kcal
Cost: 20$

Equipment

  • 1 Meat thermometer (For precise cooking results)
  • 1 Heavy-duty foil (Wrapping ribs for moisture)
  • 1 Roasting pan (For oven-cooked ribs)
  • 1 Spray bottle (Spritzing during smoking)
  • 1 Cutting board (For trimming and serving ribs)
  • 1 Sharp knife (Removing membrane and trimming)
  • 1 Paper towels (For membrane removal)

Ingredients

  • 3-4 lbs Beef back ribs - Well-marbled trimmed
  • 2 tablespoon Yellow mustard - For binding the rub
  • 2 tablespoon Olive oil - For glazing and moisture
  • ¼ cup Apple cider vinegar - To maintain moisture
  • ¼ cup Beef broth - Added flavor during cooking
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce - Adds depth to the flavor

Dry Rub Ingredients

  • 3 tablespoon Brown sugar - Balances spice with sweetness
  • 2 tablespoon Smoked paprika - For smoky flavor
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic powde - Essential seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon Onion powder - Adds depth to the rub
  • 1 teaspoon Black pepper - Adjust to taste
  • 1 teaspoon Kosher salt - Evenly seasons the meat
  • ½ teaspoon Chili powder - For subtle heat
  • ½ teaspoon Cumin - Adds earthy notes

Instructions 

Preparation

  • Remove membrane, pat ribs dry, and trim excess fat.

Apply Rub

  • Brush ribs with mustard, apply dry rub generously, and let rest for 30 minutes.

Oven Cooking

  • Preheat to 275°F, wrap ribs in foil, and cook for 3-4 hours; finish uncovered.

Smoker Cooking

  • Smoke at 225°F for 5-6 hours, spritz hourly, and wrap at 165°F until 203°F.

Finishing Touches

  • Glaze ribs with BBQ sauce or honey and caramelize under broiler or high heat.

Nutrition

Serving: 300g | Calories: 550kcal (28%) | Carbohydrates: 12g (4%) | Protein: 45g (90%) | Fat: 35g (54%) | Saturated Fat: 12g (75%) | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 14g | Cholesterol: 120mg (40%) | Sodium: 780mg (34%) | Potassium: 800mg (23%) | Fiber: 2g (8%) | Sugar: 8g (9%) | Vitamin A: 500IU (10%) | Vitamin C: 2mg (2%) | Calcium: 50mg (5%) | Iron: 3mg (17%)