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Best Country Style Beef Ribs

Best Country Style Beef Ribs
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Best Country Style Beef Ribs offer tender, juicy, and deeply flavorful meat slow-cooked to perfection. Featuring a rich smoky rub, this versatile recipe is perfect for baking, grilling, or slow cooking, making it ideal for BBQs or comforting family dinners.

Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

  • 2–3 pounds well-marbled country style beef ribs
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil

Optional Variations

  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper or chili powder (for spicy kick)
  • 1 teaspoon fresh rosemary or thyme, finely chopped (for herbal twist)
  • Barbecue sauce or honey mustard mix (for sweet and tangy glaze)
  • Reduced salt or low-sodium seasoning blends (for low sodium option)

Instructions

  1. Prepare the ribs: Trim any excess fat while leaving enough to keep the meat moist. Pat ribs dry with paper towels to help seasoning adhere.
  2. Mix the dry rub: In a bowl, combine brown sugar, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper to form the seasoning blend.
  3. Apply the rub and marinate: Drizzle olive oil and apple cider vinegar over the ribs. Rub the dry seasoning mixture evenly all over the ribs, pressing it into the meat. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or overnight for maximum flavor.
  4. Preheat your cooking method: Choose baking, slow cooking, or grilling. For baking, preheat oven to 275°F (135°C). For slow cooking, set to low heat. For grilling, prepare for indirect low heat cooking.
  5. Cook the ribs low and slow: Place ribs on a foil-lined baking sheet or slow cooker insert. Cook for 3 to 4 hours until meat is fork-tender and pulls away from the bone easily.
  6. Optional finishing step: Brush ribs with barbecue sauce and broil for 3-5 minutes or grill over direct heat for a few minutes per side to caramelize and create a crust.

Notes

  • Pick quality, well-marbled ribs for optimal juiciness and flavor.
  • Cook ribs slowly at low temperatures to achieve unbeatable tenderness.
  • Allow ribs to rest 10 minutes after cooking for juices to redistribute.
  • Use a meat thermometer; aim for internal temperature of about 190°F (88°C) for perfect tenderness.
  • When baking, tent ribs with foil to retain moisture during cooking.

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