Description
Rich and succulent BBQ beef ribs showcase tender meat slow-cooked to perfection with a tangy, smoky glaze. Home cooks will discover a straightforward method for creating restaurant-quality ribs that deliver mouthwatering flavor and juicy texture.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1–2 racks beef ribs, sliced into individual ribs
- ¾ cup (170 g) packed brown sugar
- ½ cup (100 g) packed light brown sugar
- ¼ cup (60 ml) Sweet Spicy BBQ Rub
- ¼ cup (60 ml) apple cider vinegar or red wine vinegar
- 2 tbsps paprika
- 2 tbsps granulated garlic powder
- 1 tbsp kosher salt
- 1 tbsp yellow mustard
- 1 tbsp liquid smoke
- 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 2 tsps black pepper
- 2 tsps ground cumin
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 1 tsp granulated onion powder
- 1 tsp ginger
- 1 cup (240 ml) ketchup
- ¼–½ tsp cayenne pepper
Instructions
- Spice Preparation: Thoroughly blend barbecue rub ingredients in a mixing bowl, creating a uniform, fragrant spice mixture without any clumps.
- Rib Seasoning: Massage the prepared rub comprehensively over the entire beef rib surface, ensuring complete and even coverage.
- Slow Cooking Setup: Carefully arrange seasoned ribs inside the slow cooker, positioning them to optimize heat distribution and ensure consistent cooking.
- Tenderizing Process: Cook ribs on low temperature for 5 hours, allowing the meat to become incredibly tender and infused with deep, rich flavors.
- Sauce Crafting: Simultaneously create barbecue sauce by combining ingredients in a saucepan, heating and stirring to prevent scorching while allowing flavors to intensify.
- Finishing and Glazing: Extract ribs from slow cooker, transfer to a foil-lined baking sheet, and generously coat with prepared barbecue sauce.
- Caramelization Stage: Place sauced ribs under broiler or on hot grill, creating a beautifully charred exterior with a glossy, caramelized finish for 3-5 minutes.
- Serving Preparation: Allow ribs to rest briefly, then slice and present the mouthwatering barbecue beef ribs for an irresistible meal.
Notes
- Rub Mastery: Blend seasonings thoroughly to prevent clumping and ensure a uniform, potent flavor profile that penetrates every inch of the meat.
- Slow Cooking Magic: Low and slow is the secret to transforming tough beef ribs into incredibly tender, fall-apart meat that melts in your mouth.
- Sauce Perfection: Continuously stir the barbecue sauce while simmering to develop deep, rich flavors and prevent burning or sticking.
- Finishing Technique: Broiling or grilling after slow cooking creates a caramelized, slightly charred exterior that adds incredible depth and texture to the ribs.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 hours
- Category: Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 7
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 25 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 24 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 50 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 20 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg