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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

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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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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 5 hours
Total Time 5 hours 30 minutes
Servings: 5
Course: dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

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

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

Method
 

Prep Ribs:
  1. Remove membrane from back of ribs
  2. Coat with yellow mustard
  3. Apply dry rub generously
Setup Smoker:
  1. Preheat to 225°F
  2. Use oak or hickory wood
Smoking Process:
  1. Place ribs bone-side down
  2. Smoke for 3 hours
  3. Spritz every 45 minutes after first 2 hours
Wrap Stage:
  1. At internal temp 165°F, wrap in foil
  2. Continue cooking 2-3 hours
Finish:
  1. Cook until internal temp reaches 200-205°F
  2. Rest 15-20 minutes before cutting

Nutrition

Calories: 250kcalProtein: 19gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 65mgSodium: 75mgPotassium: 285mgIron: 2.2mg

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

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