Best Easy Oven Baked BBQ Beef Ribs
“EASY OVEN BAKED BBQ BEEF RIBS THAT ARE WELL-SEASONED TO THE BONE, SLOW BAKED, TENDER, JUICY AND FALL OFF THE BONE PERFECTION!”
Well, when a recipe claims all of these things- you gotta try it right?!?! After spending the weekend with my cousin, whom I discovered is a smoker-master-chef-in-disguise. I am excited to try some new things smoking and slow cooking. He says the keys to making meat fall off the bone is to get the internal temp to 202F (A meat thermometer is critical in this process), in a low and slow smoker or oven. Then, you need to let the meat rest for quite a while. Like 2-6 hours awhile. He cooked his ribs in the morning, then they rested on the counter until he re-heated them that evening. They were AMAZING!! We ate them for supper, breakfast, supper and breakfast again. Yep, they were that good!
BBQ Beef Ribs
Total Time 8 hours 30 minutes (Cook Time 4 hours, Marinate 2 hours, Rest 2 hrs, Reheat)
I pulled the outline for this recipe from: Divas Can Cook
DOUBLE THIS RECIPE!! I mean why not!
Ingredients
3 lbs beef ribs
Liquid smoke optional
2-4 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon garlic powder
1 tablespoon onion powder
1 tablespoon cajun seasoning
2 tablespoons dark brown sugar packed
1 teaspoon chili powder
1 teaspoon salt can use smoked salt as well. (I used 1 ½ teaspoons because we kinda like our ribs a tad salty)
1 teaspoon paprika
2 teaspoons oregano
Favorite BBQ Sauce
Instructions
Rinse ribs and dry COMPLETELY with paper towels.
Douse dry ribs with liquid smoke if using and rub it in.
Lightly coat ribs in olive oil.
Mix together seasoning and sprinkle generously over ribs, front and back. (You don't have to use all of seasoning mix)
Massage the spices into the ribs, adding more olive oil to help distribute the spices well if needed.
Place the ribs in a large ziplock bag or covered bowl and marinate in the fridge for 1-2 hours.
Preheat the oven to 250 F.
Place the ribs on a foil lined baking tray in a single layer.
Add another piece of foil on top to create a pouch for the ribs to cook in. Be sure to seal the edges of the foil so that it's tight and steam won't seep out.
Bake on the middle rack of 3 1/2 -4 hours. (Mine only needed 3 1/2 hours) Check on it after the 3 1/2 hour mark. The oven temperature is very low so you can afford to cook it a bit longer without worry)
When the ribs are done to your liking, drain off the excess fat.
Brush the ribs with desired amount of BBQ sauce.
Broil on low until the sauce is sticky. (this won't take long so keep an eye on it)
Serve hot and enjoy!!
Video showing prep for these ribs
