====== Beef Back Ribs ======

===== (oven, fast) =====


**STEP-BY-STEP INSTRUCTIONS**

Your oven will transform these ribs into a succulent and juicy meal, but don’t forget to preheat! It is essential to ensure your ribs get cooked on time.

  - **Preheat and Prep**. Before you begin, turn your oven on to 350°F (176°C) to make sure it’s the perfect temperature to cook the ribs. Line a large baking tray with foil or parchment paper and set aside.
  - **Rinse the beef ribs**. Rinse the 3 pounds of beef ribs under cold water and pat them very dry with paper towels. Then, place them onto a large plate or plastic cutting board for preparation.
  - **Prepare**. If you wish, pull off the membrane from the underside of each rib. First, use a butter knife to loosen the membrane. Then, use your hand or a paper towel to peel the membrane away from you. Next, cut each rib apart from each other, cutting between each bone down the rib rack.
  - **Season**. Coat each rib with the dry seasoning (use your favorite steak seasoning), being sure to cover each piece completely. No need for extra oil: beef ribs naturally have more fat, which will render and keep the meat moist and juicy.
  - **Bake**. Place the ribs onto your prepared baking tray and bake for 1 hour. Use this time to get your sides and, if you’re making it, home-made sauce ready.
  - **Sauce ‘em up**. After one hour, pull the ribs out of the oven. Increase the temperature to 450° F (232° C). Drench your ribs with one cup of your favorite or home-made BBQ sauce, coating every inch.
  - **Caramelize the ribs**. Return the ribs to the oven at 450°F (232°C) for 10-15 minutes, or until the sauce begins to bubble and look delicious. Keep your eye on the ribs so they don’t burn!
  - **Serve and enjoy**. Take the ribs out of the oven and let them cool slightly before serving.

===== (oven, slow) =====

==== Ingredients ====

For the Dry Rub

  * ▢ 2 teaspoons smoked paprika
  * ▢ 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  * ▢ 1 teaspoon onion powder
  * ▢ 1 teaspoon salt
  * ▢ 1 teaspoon black pepper

For the Ribs

  * ▢ 4 pounds beef back ribs
  * ▢ ½ cup BBQ sauce

==== 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.