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close up of beef back ribs recipe with ribs cut into 3 ribs portions. ribs are beautifully caramelized in a bbq sauce

Baked Beef Back Ribs

Course: Main
Cuisine: American
Keyword: 5 Ingredients or Less, BBQ, Beef, Easy, Ribs
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
Resting Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 20 minutes
Servings: 6
Calories: 676kcal
Author: Marilyn
There is everything to love about this Beef Back Ribs recipe. The ribs melt-in-your-mouth, are easy to make and require very little hands-on cooking time. The low and slow cooking time takes a while, but they are so worth it.
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Ingredients

Dry Rub

  • ½ cup turbinado sugar Sugar in the Raw
  • 3 tablespoons kosher salt plus more to taste
  • 3 tablespoons paprika
  • 1 tablespoon fresh ground black pepper ground fine
  • 2 teaspoons granulated garlic
  • 2 teaspoons onion powder
  • 2 teaspoons ground cumin
  • ¾ teaspoon dry mustard
  • ¾ teaspoon ground coriander
  • Pinch cayenne pepper optional

The Ribs

  • 5 pounds beef back ribs
  • 1-⅓ cups barbecue sauce

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 275° F.
  • Line a rimmed baking sheet with heavy-duty aluminum foil.

Dry Rub

  • Mix all dry rub ingredients together in small bowl..
  • Generously sprinkle the rub all over the ribs. Gently pat the dry rub into the ribs.
  • Place the ribs bone side up on the baking sheet. Cover the ribs with another sheet of foil and crimp the edges tightly with the bottom foil.
  • Place the ribs in the oven and bake for 3-½ to 4 hours. Remove ribs from the oven.
  • Set the oven to High Broil.
  • Carefully remove the top sheet of foil and discard. Turn the ribs over so the bone side is down. Brush the ribs with barbecue sauce.
  • Broil the ribs for 3 to 5 minutes or until caramelized. Remove from oven and let rest 5 to 10 minutes.
  • Transfer ribs to serving dishes and serve hot.

Nutrition

Calories: 676kcal | Carbohydrates: 47g | Protein: 54g | Fat: 29g | Saturated Fat: 12g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 12g | Cholesterol: 163mg | Sodium: 4328mg | Potassium: 1267mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 38g | Vitamin A: 1880IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 72mg | Iron: 8mg