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Fall-Off-The-Bone Oven Baked BBQ Beef Ribs Recipe

Melt-in-Your-Mouth Oven Baked BBQ Beef Ribs

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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 3 hours 15 minutes
Total Time 3 hours 30 minutes
Servings 4

Ingredients
  

  • 4 lbs Beef back ribs Divided into 2 racks
  • 1/4 cup Brown sugar Packed tightly
  • 2 tbsp Smoked paprika
  • 1 tbsp Garlic powder
  • 1 tbsp Onion powder
  • 1 tbsp Kosher salt
  • 1 tsp Black pepper Freshly ground preferred
  • 1/2 tsp Cayenne pepper
  • 1.5 cups Barbecue sauce
  • 2 tbsp Apple cider vinegar

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 275°F (135°C). Line a large baking sheet with heavy-duty aluminum foil.
  • Remove the thin membrane from the back of the beef ribs if still attached.
  • In a small bowl, mix the brown sugar, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper to create the dry rub.
  • Generously apply the dry rub all over both sides of the ribs, pressing firmly so it adheres.
  • Place the ribs meat-side up on the prepared baking sheet. Cover tightly with another piece of foil to trap the steam.
  • Bake for 2.5 to 3 hours, or until the meat is very tender and pulling away from the bone.
  • In a small bowl, whisk together the barbecue sauce and apple cider vinegar.
  • Remove the ribs from the oven and discard the top layer of foil. Increase oven temperature to 400°F (200°C).
  • Brush the ribs generously with the barbecue sauce mixture.
  • Return the ribs to the oven, uncovered, for 10-15 minutes until the sauce is sticky and caramelized.