Beef back ribs, also known as beef plate ribs, are a flavorful and indulgent cut of meat that comes from the rib section of the cow. These ribs are larger and meatier than pork ribs, with rich marbling that makes them incredibly tender and juicy when cooked low and slow. The beef back ribs are often smoked, grilled, or braised to enhance their natural flavors and render the fat, resulting in a succulent and mouthwatering dish. Their generous meat-to-bone ratio makes them a hearty and satisfying meal, perfect for barbecue enthusiasts and meat lovers alike. Whether you’re cooking them for a special occasion or a casual weekend meal, beef back ribs are sure to impress with their robust flavor and fall-off-the-bone tenderness.
Step-by-step: How to make perfect beef back ribs
Oven – Preheat the oven to 275℉/140℃/ Gas Mark 1. Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil and save a spare sheet for the top.
Dry rub – In a small bowl, combine all the dry rub and set aside. BBQ sauce marinade – In another bowl, combine all the marinade ingredients well. Set aside. Rub – Place the beef back ribs on the aluminum foil meat side up. Generously rub the dry rub all over the beef ribs on all sides.Pro tip – This is a big piece of meat so make sure to rub the beef generously and on all sides including the sides.
Oven – Tent a second sheet of aluminum foil over the top of the ribs. Crimp the edges on all sides making a tight seal.Pro tip – If you are using smaller portions of ribs, make sure to wrap each in aluminum foil. Roast – Bake in the oven on the middle rack. Bake for 3 hours, until the meat is tender and almost pulls away from the bone.Pro tip – Depending on the size of the meat, it may take a little less or more time. Mine took about 3 hr 25 minutes. Marinade – After 3 hours, open the foil and brush with the BBQ marinade on all sides.
Roast – Turn the oven heat up to 400℉/200℃/Gas Mark 6 and continue to roast uncovered for 15 minutes. Then, baste with marinade again and continue to roast for another 15 minutes until golden.Pro tip – If necessary, turn the broil on for the final 5 minutes of roasting. Rest – When you take it out of the oven, cover and leave to rest for at least 15 minutes before you serve.
Frequently asked questions
Thank you for sharing - Save for later
