To cook beef ribs in the oven, a common and effective method is to cook them "low and slow" at a temperature around 275°F (135°C) for several hours until they become tender. Here is a straightforward approach:
- Preheat the oven to 275°F (135°C).
- Remove the membrane from the back of the ribs.
- Season the ribs on both sides with your choice of BBQ seasoning.
- Place the ribs in a large baking dish or roasting pan and cover with foil.
- Bake for about 2 hours and 45 minutes to 3 hours, or until the meat is tender.
- Remove the foil, brush the ribs with BBQ sauce if desired, and then broil them for 4-5 minutes until the sauce caramelizes and the edges become crispy.
- Let the ribs cool slightly before slicing and serving.
This method yields sweet, sticky, tender, and delicious beef ribs with minimal hands-on time, letting the oven do most of the work. The ribs should reach an internal temperature of about 190°F to 200°F to ensure tenderness. Using a quick-read thermometer is recommended to check this. This recipe uses only basic ingredients—beef ribs, BBQ seasoning, and BBQ sauce—but variants may include marinating or adding other spices. The cooking time remains roughly the same even if cooking more ribs. This basic outline is adapted from a recent and popular recipe as of June 2025.
If desired, alternative methods use slightly different temperatures (e.g., 300°F) and longer cooking times, sometimes wrapped in foil twice, or cooking with BBQ sauce covered then uncovered for caramelization.
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