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A rack of tender beef back ribs coated in a rich, smoky barbecue sauce, served on a wooden cutting board. A basting brush and a jar of sauce sit nearby, ready for extra glazing. Perfectly cooked BBQ ribs, ideal for grilling, smoking, or roasting. A must-try beef back ribs recipe for juicy, fall-off-the-bone goodness.

Easy Smoked Beef Back Ribs Recipe 5-Hour

Tender, smoky beef back ribs slow-cooked to perfection. These ribs are seasoned with a savory dry rub, then smoked low and slow until the meat nearly falls off the bone. Whether finished with a glossy barbecue sauce or enjoyed with just the flavorful bark from the rub.
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Course: dinner
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Beef Back Ribs Recipe
Prep Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 5 hours
Total Time: 5 hours 30 minutes
Servings: 5
Calories: 250kcal
Cost: $30

Equipment

  • Smoker (electric, charcoal, or pellet)
  • Spray bottle for spritzing
  • Meat thermometer
  • Heavy-duty aluminum foil
  • Sharp knife
  • Large cutting board
  • Small bowl for rub mixture

Ingredients

For the Ribs:

  • 2 racks beef back ribs 4-5 lbs each
  • ¼ cup yellow mustard

Dry Rub:

  • ¼ cup kosher salt
  • ¼ cup black pepper
  • 2 tablespoon garlic powder
  • 2 tablespoon onion powder
  • 1 tablespoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon cayenne optional

Sauce

  • 1 cup barbecue sauce
  • ¼ cup honey
  • 2 tablespoon butter

Spritz:

  • 1 cup apple cider vinegar
  • 1 cup beef broth

Instructions

Prep Ribs:

  • Remove membrane from back of ribs
  • Coat with yellow mustard
  • Apply dry rub generously

Setup Smoker:

  • Preheat to 225°F
  • Use oak or hickory wood

Smoking Process:

  • Place ribs bone-side down
  • Smoke for 3 hours
  • Spritz every 45 minutes after first 2 hours

Wrap Stage:

  • At internal temp 165°F, wrap in foil
  • Continue cooking 2-3 hours

Finish:

  • Cook until internal temp reaches 200-205°F
  • Rest 15-20 minutes before cutting

Notes

  • Choose ribs with good meat coverage
  • Don't rush the cooking process
  • Look for meat pulling back from bones
  • For sauced ribs, apply sauce in last 30 minutes
  • Let rest in a warm place before serving

Nutrition

Calories: 250kcal | Protein: 19g | Fat: 20g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 9g | Cholesterol: 65mg | Sodium: 75mg | Potassium: 285mg | Iron: 2.2mg