In a large, spouted measuring cup or medium bowl, whisk together the wine, olive oil, Worcestershire sauce, mustard, salt, and pepper. Stir in the garlic, onion, and bay leaf. Show
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Juicy and tender, these smoked beef back ribs are a BBQ bucket list, must-try item. Beef back ribs are best smoked low and slow until they melt in your mouth. What are Beef Back Ribs?Beef back ribs come from the rib primal cut on a cow. The exact same area where you find delicious and fatty rib eyes or prime rib. In fact, beef back ribs are just the bones that have been removed during the trimming process for boneless rib eye steaks or boneless prime rib roasts. They have all the fatty marbling and flavor that those same cuts are known for, which makes them perfect to cook on the smoker. A typical rack of back ribs can include anywhere from 7-12 bones and weigh between 2.5-4 pounds. Now, back ribs are different from the giant beef ribs and short ribs we have posted recipes about before, so make sure you’ve got the right cut for this cook. Where to Buy Beef Back Ribs?Butchers can get more money per pound selling the high-value rib eye meat on top of the bones than they can sell the meat as back ribs. They trim back ribs down, leaving little meat above the bone. This aggressive trimming means you can see some of the bones peeking through the meat. Try and find back ribs with as much meat on them as you can and look for good fat marbling. Beef back ribs are pretty affordable since they tend to be cast-offs from the rib eye production process. Look in the beef section of your grocery store or go right up to the counter and ask. A good butcher will be more than willing to sell you the back ribs and earn some money on a cut that often gets discarded. If you can’t find them in a store near you, we have ordered them from Felton Angus Beef with great success. Smoked Beef Back RibsNow that we know what beef ribs are and how to buy them, let’s talk about the best method for cooking them. Beef ribs absolutely shine cooked on the smoker. Low and slow heat breaks down the tight connective tissues between the ribs. Smoke adds the perfect BBQ flavor while simultaneously creating that coveted mahogany bark on the exterior. There is nothing like salty, juicy, tender, smoky beef. Oak and cherry is my favorite combo for beef ribs. Oak is an amazing flavor complement to beef and cherry gives me that coveted dark red color. My husband Todd loves Texas BBQ, so when we are doing beef, we keep it simple with a salt and pepper rub (like my Hey Grill Hey Beef Rub!) and post oak in the pit. How to Smoke Beef Back RibsI’ve got full, detailed instructions in the recipe card below, but this section will help give an overview of what to expect with this smoke. Here’s how to smoke beef back ribs:
I like to keep these ribs nice and simple with a dry rub and no sauce. You can always serve your ribs with some sauce for dipping if you want some extra flavor with your food (My Everything BBQ Sauce is a major winner!). How Long to Smoke Beef Back RibsThe whole smoking, wrapping, and resting process, takes about 5 1/2 hours. However, I always recommend cooking to temperature and texture instead of just setting a timer. The timelines with BBQ are always just loose suggestions to keep you on track with your cooks. These ribs could be done in as little as 4 hours or they could take closer to 6, depending on how thick your ribs are, the temperature in your smoker, and other factors. After wrapping the ribs, you’ll want to start checking them after 90 minutes in the smoker. You are looking for texture/feel and temperature. The ribs are done when they are very flexible and the meat has pulled back significantly from the end of the bones. When you insert your meat thermometer, it should glide into the meat like it is softened butter. Be sure to use a nice instant-read thermometer to check those temperatures! Smoked Beef Back Rib FAQ’s:Any time I share a recipe for a low and slow recipe, I have a few common questions that rise to the surface. Hopefully, I cover them all here for you so that your beef ribs turn out perfect the first time. If you have a question I didn’t answer, leave it in the comments section below! Can I cook beef back ribs in the oven or on a regular grill? Technically, yes. You can cook beef back ribs in the oven. However, they won’t be smoked beef back ribs. You will miss out on a lot of the flavor and color you get from the smoker. If you have a gas grill, I have some simple tips for smoking on a gas grill that could help you out! Can I wrap with foil instead of butcher paper? Yup! The ribs may cook more quickly in foil, so keep an eye out for that. It is also likely that you’ll see a softer bark that isn’t as dark since butcher paper allows the ribs to breathe and foil creates more of a steaming effect. Do I need to use the mustard slather? Nope! I love to use mustard as a slather for ribs (and briskets, and pork shoulders) because it acts as both a binder for the dry rub and a surface tenderizer. This helps create a really nice bark on the outside of smoked meats. You won’t actually taste the mustard when all is said and done. If you are allergic to mustard, I have had success with using hot sauce or viniagrette dressings to get similar results. More Beef Ribs RecipesIt’s no secret that Hey Grill Hey loves beef ribs! If you’d like to try your hand at more beef rib recipes, check out the links below.
Beef Back Ribs RecipeOnce you finish cooking this beef back ribs recipe, come back and leave a comment about how it turned out. Hey Grill Hey is dedicated to creating an environment of supportive and backyard-friendly BBQers that are here to help you become a backyard BBQ hero. This post was originally published in April 2020. We recently updated it with more information and helpful tips. The recipe remains the same. Smoked Beef Back RibsJuicy and tender, these smoked beef back ribs are a BBQ bucket list, must-try item. Beef back ribs are best smoked low and slow until they melt in your mouth. Prep Time : 15 mins Cook Time : 5 hrs Resting Time : 30 mins Total Time : 5 hrs 45 mins Servings : 2 Calories : 125kcal
Calories: 125kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 1mg | Sodium: 257mg | Potassium: 58mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 105IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 53mg | Iron: 2mg Join The Grill Squad today! How long does it take to cook beef ribs on a gas grill?Sear ribs over high heat for 5 minutes on each side. Move ribs to indirect heat, grill 1-1/2 hours or until an internal temperature reaches 160 degrees. Remove ribs from grill, wrap in aluminum foil. Return to indirect heat, grill 45 minutes or until an internal temperature reaches 205 degrees.
How long should you cook ribs for on the grill?How long does it take to cook ribs on the grill? Depending on the heat of your grill, your ribs should take about 1½ to 2 hours in total. Use visual cues to know when your ribs are done—you want them to be tender and easily pierced with a fork, but not completely falling off the bone.
What temperature do I grill beef ribs?Grill method:
Prepare the grill and heat to 275 degrees F. Place the meatier side of the ribs down on the grill over indirect heat. Cook for at least 2 hours, turning every 20 minutes. Baste with barbecue sauce in the last 10-20 minutes of cooking.
Should beef ribs be boiled before grilling?Ribs should be cooked slowly to obtain the optimum tenderness. Often ribs are boiled or oven-steamed before grilling to help tenderize the meat.
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