Baked in the oven until fall-off-the-bone tender, this foolproof recipe yields perfectly cooked ribs every time.
Prep 15 minutesminutes
Cook 4 hourshours5 minutesminutes
Total 4 hourshours20 minutesminutes
Recipe Makes (Approximate): 4servings
Equipment
baking sheet
2 large sheets Aluminum Foil
Cutting board
small mixing bowl
small whisk or mixing sopon
Ingredients
For the Dry Rub
2teaspoonssmoked paprika
1teaspoongarlic powder
1teaspoononion powder
1teaspoonsalt
1teaspoonblack pepper
For the Ribs
4poundsbeef back ribs
½cupBBQ sauce(see Notes)
Instructions
Preheat oven to 275° Fahrenheit. Line baking sheet with sheet of aluminum foil and set aside. Place 4 pounds beef back ribs on cutting board.
Add 2 teaspoons smoked paprika, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, 1 teaspoon onion powder, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1 teaspoon black pepper to small mixing bowl. Mix until ingredients are well blended, then cover ribs with dry rub on all sides.
Place seasoned ribs on foil-lined baking sheet, bone-side up. Cover ribs with second sheet of foil and wrap edges of foil sheets tightly to seal foil around ribs. Note: see video below if unsure how to cover ribs.
Place baking sheet in oven and bake ribs bone-side up for 4 hours.
After 4 hours, remove ribs from oven. Unwrap ribs and discard aluminum foil. Drain any remaining fat from baking sheet, then return ribs to baking sheet with bone side facing down.
Brush ½ cup BBQ sauce on ribs, coating ribs thoroughly on all sides.
Set broiler to High. Place baking sheet approximately 6 inches below broiler and broil 3 to 5 minutes, or until skin of ribs is crispy and caramelized.
Carefully remove baking sheet from oven. Divide ribs into preferred portions and serve warm with desired sides.
Recipe Notes
Make it Keto: Use your favorite keto-friendly BBQ sauce, store-bought or homemade.
Make it Whole30: Use your favorite Whole30-compliant BBQ sauce, store-bought or homemade.