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Beef back ribs cooking on grill with dark spice crust and bone tips

Smoked Beef Back Ribs Recipe

5 from 1 vote
Aliana Recipes
After hours of slow smoke, these ribs rest in silence—tender, rich, and full of anticipation for the first cut.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 3 hours
Resting Time 15 minutes
Total Time 3 hours 35 minutes
Servings:6
Course:BBQ, Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine:American, Texas BBQ
Calories:480kcal
Cost:$30
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 racks beef back ribs Meaty cut
  • 2 tablespoon brown sugar Sweet crust
  • 1 tablespoon paprika Smoky color
  • 1 tablespoon garlic powder Savory depth
  • 1 tablespoon onion powder Mild flavor
  • 1 tablespoon coarse black pepper Bold heat
  • 1 teaspoon salt Flavor boost
  • 1 teaspoon cumin Earthy tone
  • ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper Subtle spice
  • Apple cider vinegar Moist spritz
  • BBQ sauce Final glaze

Equipment

  • 1 Charcoal grill Used for indirect heat grilling
  • 1 Spray bottle Filled with apple cider vinegar for spritzing
  • 1 Meat thermometer To monitor internal temp of ribs
  • 1 Cutting board For resting and slicing ribs

Method
 

  1. Remove the membrane from the back of the ribs. Use a butter knife and paper towel for grip.
    Two raw beef rib sections on parchment paper, ready for prep
  2. Mix the brown sugar, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, pepper, salt, cumin, and cayenne in a bowl.
  3. Apply the rub generously all over the ribs. Pat it in well to stick.
  4. Set up your grill for indirect heat and preheat to 250°F (120°C).
  5. Place the ribs on the cooler side of the grill. Close the lid and cook for 3 hours.
    Close-up of grilled beef ribs with dark bark on charcoal grill
  6. Spritz the ribs every hour with apple cider vinegar to keep moist.
  7. Rest the ribs for 15 minutes under foil after cooking.
    Smoked beef back ribs resting on a tray with peppery bark
  8. Slice between the bones and serve with BBQ sauce or as-is.

Nutrition

Serving: 200gCalories: 480kcalCarbohydrates: 4gProtein: 38gFat: 34gSaturated Fat: 14gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 12gCholesterol: 110mgSodium: 420mgPotassium: 420mgSugar: 1gVitamin A: 180IUCalcium: 28mgIron: 3.2mg

Notes

This is where the magic starts—low heat, smoky air, and ribs slowly transforming into perfection. Every barked inch of these ribs tells a story of patience and smoke.