Savory Short Ribs in Sweet BBQ Sauce – tender and flavorful slow-cooked beef ribs

Description

Discover the deeply flavorful world of slow-cooked savory short ribs in sweet BBQ sauce with this comprehensive recipe. Perfectly tender and infused with a rich blend of spices and sweetness, these beef ribs offer an ultimate comfort food experience. This dish is ideal for gatherings, special occasions, or a hearty family meal, ensuring everyone at the table is satisfied and delighted.

Ingredients

• 6 x 300 – 350g / 10 – 12 oz beef ribs, patted dry
• RUB:
• 1 tbsp brown sugar (sub white)
• 2 tsp paprika
• 1 tsp garlic powder (sub 1 tsp fresh garlic)
• 1 tsp onion powder (sub garlic powder)
• 1/2 tsp cumin powder
• 3/4 tsp mustard powder
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• Barbecue SAUCE:
• 2 garlic cloves, minced (sub 2 tsp powder)
• 1/2 cup apple cider vinegar
• 1 1/2 cups ketchup, or Aussie tomato sauce
• 1/2 cup brown sugar, loosely packed (sub white)
• 2 tsp EACH black pepper, onion powder, mustard powder
• 1 tsp cayenne pepper (adjust to taste re: spiciness)
• 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce (sub soy sauce)
• 2 cups water
• Optional garnish:
• Parsley or chives, chopped

Step-by-step Directions

Step 1: Prepare and Rub the Beef Ribs

Preheat your oven to 160°C/320°F. In a small bowl, combine all the ingredients for the rub. Firmly press the rub into both sides of the beef ribs, ensuring complete coverage, and then shake off any remaining excess rub.

Step 2: Prepare the BBQ Sauce

In a baking pan, mix together all the ingredients for the barbecue sauce except the water. Once uniformly combined, slowly stir in the water until the mixture is well blended.

Step 3: Coat Ribs and Bake

Place the rubbed ribs into the pan with the barbecue sauce, turning them to fully coat each piece. Arrange them meat side down, leaving the bone side up. Cover the pan tightly with foil or a lid and bake for 3 1/2 hours.

Step 4: Uncover and Caramelize

After baking, remove the foil and turn the ribs over, basting them with additional sauce. Return the pan to the oven, uncovered, for another 30 minutes, halfway through basting again, until the surface of the ribs is beautifully caramelized and sticky.

Step 5: Finish and Serve

Check the tenderness of the ribs with a fork; they should readily pull apart if fully tender. Transfer the ribs carefully to a serving plate and stir the remaining sauce well before serving it alongside the ribs. Garnish optionally with chopped parsley or chives.

Servings & Preparation/Cooking Time

• Servings: 6
• Preparation Time: 20 minutes
• Cooking Time: 4 hours

Tips for Storage & Reheating

• Refrigerate any leftovers in an airtight container for up to three days.
• To reheat, place ribs in a baking dish covered with foil and warm in a 175°C/350°F oven until heated through, about 20 minutes.
• These ribs can be frozen for up to three months, then thawed overnight in the refrigerator before reheating.

Conclusion

These savory short ribs in sweet BBQ sauce strike the perfect balance between indulgence and comforting home cooking. Slow-cooked to maximize flavor and tenderness, this dish promises to be a standout addition to your cooking repertoire, delighting guests and family members alike with its delicious complexity and satisfying richness.

Savory Short Ribs in Sweet BBQ Sauce – tender and flavorful slow-cooked beef ribs

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• Author: Dulcia
• Total Time: 4 hours 20 minutes
• Yield: 6 servings 1x

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Description

Discover the deeply flavorful world of slow-cooked savory short ribs in sweet BBQ sauce with this comprehensive recipe. Perfectly tender and infused with a rich blend of spices and sweetness, these beef ribs offer an ultimate comfort food experience. This dish is ideal for gatherings, special occasions, or a hearty family meal, ensuring everyone at the table is satisfied and delighted.

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Ingredients

Scale 1x2x3x

• 6 x 300 – 350g / 10 – 12 oz beef ribs, patted dry
• 1 tbsp brown sugar (sub white)
• 2 tsp paprika
• 1 tsp garlic powder (sub 1 tsp fresh garlic)
• 1 tsp onion powder (sub garlic powder)
• 1/2 tsp cumin powder
• 3/4 tsp mustard powder
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 2 garlic cloves, minced (sub 2 tsp powder)
• 1/2 cup apple cider vinegar
• 1 1/2 cups ketchup, or Aussie tomato sauce
• 1/2 cup brown sugar, loosely packed (sub white)
• 2 tsp EACH black pepper, onion powder, mustard powder
• 1 tsp cayenne pepper (adjust to taste re: spiciness)
• 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce (sub soy sauce)
• 2 cups water
• Optional garnish: Parsley or chives, chopped

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Prepare and Rub the Beef Ribs Preheat your oven to 160°C/320°F. In a small bowl, combine all the ingredients for the rub. Firmly press the rub into both sides of the beef ribs, ensuring complete coverage, and then shake off any remaining excess rub.
2. Step 2: Prepare the BBQ Sauce In a baking pan, mix together all the ingredients for the barbecue sauce except the water. Once uniformly combined, slowly stir in the water until the mixture is well blended.
3. Step 3: Coat Ribs and Bake Place the rubbed ribs into the pan with the barbecue sauce, turning them to fully coat each piece. Arrange them meat side down, leaving the bone side up. Cover the pan tightly with foil or a lid and bake for 3 1/2 hours.
4. Step 4: Uncover and Caramelize After baking, remove the foil and turn the ribs over, basting them with additional sauce. Return the pan to the oven, uncovered, for another 30 minutes, halfway through basting again, until the surface of the ribs is beautifully caramelized and sticky.
5. Step 5: Finish and Serve Check the tenderness of the ribs with a fork; they should readily pull apart if fully tender. Transfer the ribs carefully to a serving plate and stir the remaining sauce well before serving it alongside the ribs. Garnish optionally with chopped parsley or chives.

• Prep Time: 20 minutes
• Cook Time: 4 hours