3 Ways to Prepare Beef Ribs

2024 Author: Samantha Chapman | [email protected]. Last modified: 2023-12-17 09:13

You might think that beef ribs are difficult to cook, but it's not that complicated to prepare succulent, tasty ribs that come off the bone, both in the kitchen and on the grill. The trick is all in the cooking times, which must be long, to allow the meat to become tender, and then give it a last pass over high heat to form a delicious crust. Here's how it's done.

Ingrediants

• 2 - 4 rows of Beef ribs (middle cut).
• A good spice mix for barbecues or roasts.
• Barbecue sauce.

Steps

Method 1 of 3: Part 1: Prepare the Ribs

Step 1. Remove the membrane

The ribs have a thin membrane that must be removed before cooking otherwise they will remain tough and rubbery. Put your fingers under the membrane and detach it with the help of a knife, and then throw it away.

• Make sure you have removed all the membrane, it is not nice to find bits of it between the teeth.
• You can ask the butcher to do this job for you.

Step 2. Decide how to flavor the meat

You can rub the spices on the ribs and let them sit overnight, or skip this step and soften the ribs with barbecue sauce as they cook. Some cooks argue that spices improve flavor, while others prefer not to alter the natural taste of meat. Both methods will make the ribs tender on the inside and crunchy on the outside.

• If you decide to use spices, you need to plan ahead so that you can leave the meat to marinate overnight. After rubbing the ribs with the herbs, wrap them in cling film and let them rest in the refrigerator.

• You can make your own spice mix with:

  • 3 tablespoons of salt.
  • 2 tablespoons of chili powder.
  • 1 teaspoon of black pepper.
  • 1 teaspoon of cayenne pepper.
  • 1 teaspoon of spicy paprika.
  • 1 teaspoon of dried thyme.
  • 1 teaspoon of garlic powder.

  Method 2 of 3: Part 2: Cook the Ribs

  

  Step 1. Preheat the oven or grill

  Beef ribs must be cooked for a long time and at a low temperature. Set your appliance to 110 ° C.

  If you use the grill, you can add a smoky taste to the ribs by using apple wood in addition to charcoal. You can also use walnut, pecan, maple, or cherry wood

  

  Step 2. Wrap the ribs

  Use several layers of foil to seal them so that no juices spill out. You can also place them on a baking sheet if you are worried about dirtying the oven.

  Wrap them so you can easily open the wrapper and check the cooking. You don't have to unpack them completely to keep the juices from going everywhere

  

  Step 3. Start cooking them

  Place them meat side down both in the oven and on the grill and close the door or lid. Let them cook for 3 hours without disturbing them. During this time the ribs begin to release juices and soften.

  Make sure the temperature is constantly 110 ° C. If the oven tends to cool or overheat, make the necessary adjustments. If you cook on the grill, check the temperature and regulate the gas

  

  Step 4. Check the ribs

  After 3 hours, carefully unpack and prick them with a fork. If it penetrates easily, the meat is cooked to perfection. If it is still a little hard, close the aluminum and put the ribs back in the oven for another 30 minutes.

  Method 3 of 3: Part 3: Final Touches

  

  Step 1. Remove the ribs from the oven or grill

  When they have reached the perfect cooking, prepare them for the final touch, which will give the classic external crust.

  

  Step 2. Open the aluminum foil and add the barbecue sauce

  If you have previously prepared the ribs with spices you can skip this step. Put lots of sauce to your taste.

  • You can make your own barbecue sauce by simmering these ingredients in advance for 30 minutes:

    • 350 ml of Ketchup.
    • 110 gr of cane sugar.
    • 3 cloves of minced garlic.
    • 3 tablespoons of Apple Cider Vinegar.
    • 3 tablespoons of Worcestershire sauce.
    • 1 teaspoon of black peppercorns.
    • 1/2 teaspoon of salt.

    

    Step 3. Place the ribs under the oven grill and cook for 10 minutes until crisp and golden

    

    Step 4. Remove them from the oven and place them on a serving dish to allow them to cool slightly

    

    Step 5. Serve the ribs

    They are excellent with a potato or macaroni salad, as well as with other barbecue sauce.