What Kind of Beef Ribs to Use
There are two cuts of beef ribs: back ribs and short ribs. For this recipe, you want to use back ribs, as short ribs (with the bone) benefit from a different cooking method, such as braising. As a bonus, back ribs are also less expensive.
Recipe Tips
Beef back ribs are what’s left after the butcher removes a ribeye roast or steaks from the bones, so there is some meat in between the ribs, but not a lot. Plan on about 1 1/2 pounds per person (adult).
Ingredients
- 3 pounds of beef ribs
And for the Rub: Marinade
- 3 tablespoons of olive oil
- 1 tablespoon chilli powder
- 1 tablespoon of brown sugar see Notes
- 1 teaspoon of smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon of onion powder
- ½ teaspoon of cumin
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon salt
For Serving
- ½ cup of barbecue sauce
