how to cook beef ribs

To cook beef ribs, a popular and effective method is slow cooking in the oven or a slow cooker to make the meat tender and flavorful. Here are summarized steps for oven cooking beef ribs:

1. Preheat oven to about 250-275°F (120-135°C) for slow cooking.
2. Remove the membrane from the back of the ribs.
3. Rub the ribs with seasoning or a dry rub of choice, such as salt, pepper, garlic powder, smoked paprika, and others.
4. Place ribs on a foil-lined baking tray or in a roasting pan, and cover tightly with foil to create a steam pouch.
5. Bake low and slow for about 3 to 4 hours until the meat is tender and starts to pull away from the bone.
6. Optional: Remove foil, brush ribs with barbecue sauce, and broil at high heat for 4-7 minutes to caramelize the sauce and get a sticky, savory finish.
7. Let rest briefly before serving.

Alternatively, slow cooker beef ribs are cooked by layering ribs with seasoning and water, cooking on low for about 6 hours, then broiling briefly to brown and crisp the surface. These methods ensure the ribs become tender, juicy, and infused with flavorful spices or sauce. Slow cooking is key to avoid toughness and achieve melt-in-the-mouth texture.