Description
Tender beef short ribs slow-cooked to perfection in a rich and tangy BBQ sauce, creating a mouthwatering dish that’s perfect for a comforting meal.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Ribs:
- 6 beef short ribs (about 300–350 g each)
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 2 teaspoons paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon ground cumin
- ¾ teaspoon mustard powder
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
For the BBQ Sauce:
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1½ cups ketchup
- ½ cup apple cider vinegar
- ½ cup brown sugar
- 2 teaspoons black pepper
- 2 teaspoons onion powder
- 2 teaspoons mustard powder
- 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 2 cups water
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat the oven to 160°C (320°F).
- Prepare the Ribs: Mix the dry rub ingredients and coat the beef ribs.
- Make the BBQ Sauce: Combine all sauce ingredients in a baking dish.
- Cook the Ribs: Bake the ribs covered for 3½ hours, then uncovered for 30 minutes.
- Rest and Serve: Let the ribs rest before serving.
Notes
- For a charred finish, briefly broil the ribs at the end.
- Flavors develop more if made a day ahead.
- Serve with mashed potatoes, coleslaw, or cornbread.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 hours
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking, Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 rib with sauce
- Calories: 580
- Sugar: 25 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 40 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 25 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 45 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 42 g
- Cholesterol: 120 mg
