Description
Slow-cooked BBQ beef ribs emerge as a mouthwatering masterpiece of Southern American cuisine. Tender meat glazed with rich, smoky sauce promises a delectable journey through classic barbecue traditions that will delight meat enthusiasts and comfort food seekers.
Ingredients
Scale
Meat:
- 1–2 racks of beef ribs, sliced into individual ribs
Dry Rub Ingredients:
- ½ cup packed light brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons paprika
- 2 tablespoons granulated garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon kosher salt
- 2 teaspoons black pepper
- 2 teaspoons ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon granulated onion powder
- 1 teaspoon ginger
- ¼–½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
BBQ Sauce Ingredients:
- 1 cup ketchup
- ¾ cup packed brown sugar
- ¼ cup apple cider vinegar or red wine vinegar
- ¼ cup Sweet Spicy BBQ Rub
- 1 tablespoon yellow mustard
- 1 tablespoon liquid smoke
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
Instructions
- Craft a robust barbecue rub by thoroughly blending all seasonings in a small mixing bowl, ensuring no clumping occurs and creating a uniform, aromatic spice mixture.
- Meticulously massage approximately of the prepared rub over the entire surface of the beef ribs, guaranteeing complete and even coverage.
- Position the seasoned ribs carefully inside the slow cooker, arranging them to maximize heat circulation and minimize potential uneven cooking.
- Set the slow cooker to low temperature and allow the ribs to tenderize for 5 hours (300 minutes), which will transform the meat into a melt-in-your-mouth texture.
- While the ribs are cooking, create the barbecue sauce by combining all ingredients in a small saucepan over medium-high heat, stirring consistently to prevent burning.
- Reduce the sauce’s heat to low after reaching a gentle simmer, allowing flavors to meld and concentrate for approximately 10 minutes.
- Once cooking is complete, carefully extract the ribs from the slow cooker and transfer them onto a foil-lined baking sheet.
- Generously brush the tender ribs with the prepared barbecue sauce, ensuring complete and even coating.
- Position the sauced ribs under the broiler or on a hot grill, caramelizing the exterior until developing a rich, slightly charred glaze, approximately 3-5 minutes.
- Remove from heat, let rest for 5 minutes, then slice and serve the succulent barbecue beef ribs.
Notes
- Elevate your BBQ game with this mouthwatering slow-cooked beef rib recipe that transforms tough meat into fall-off-the-bone tenderness.
- Create a signature dry rub by mixing spices thoroughly, ensuring no clumpy lumps disrupt the perfect seasoning blend.
- Low and slow cooking method guarantees incredibly tender ribs that will impress even the most discerning barbecue enthusiasts.
- Homemade BBQ sauce adds a delicious layer of caramelized flavor when brushed and quickly broiled or grilled at the end.
- Prepare extra rub and sauce to store in airtight containers, making future rib cooking even easier and more convenient.
- Foil-lined baking sheet helps with easy cleanup and prevents messy sauce drips during the final caramelization process.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 hours
- Category: Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 482 kcal
- Sugar: 34 g
- Sodium: 789 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 39 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 98 mg