Baked Barbecue Beef Back Ribs recipe

"Low and slow is the way to go." Very true when it comes to these beef ribs! Remember that Baked Barbecue Pork Ribs recipe? The spice rub I made for that is sugar-based so I would recommend a bbq sauce that is smoky but not vinegary because the pork ribs are already tossed in apple cider vinegar. For these beef ribs though, I recommend a bbq sauce that is sweet or fruity, and maybe spicy if you like because the spice rub is paprika-based and not very spicy at all. Just giving you guys ideas in case you don't have the exact same bbq sauce I use.

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Baked Barbecue Beef Back Ribs

For the Spice Rub
ingredients:
• 2 tbsp paprika
• 1 tbsp chipotle chile pepper (McCormick)
• 1 tbsp kosher salt
• 2 tsp onion powder
• 2 tsp garlic powder
• 1 tsp ground black pepper

instructions:
1)  Add the all the ingredients in an airtight container and shake to mix. Add some of this rub in an empty spice shaker to prevent food contamination. Save the rest of the rub in the airtight container.
◘ note: Enough spice rub for another batch of 4-5 lbs beef ribs.

For the Beef
ingredients:
• 4 to 5 lbs beef back ribs
• ¼ cup Sweet Baby Ray's Sweet 'n Spicy BBQ sauce

instructions:
1)  Remove the silver skin from the ribs. Place the ribs in a roasting pan.
2)  Using the spice shaker, generously sprinkle the spice rub all over the ribs. Make sure to season all sides. Tightly cover the pan with foil and let it sit out on the kitchen counter while you preheat the oven to 225° F.
3)  When oven comes up to proper temperature, bake the ribs (still covered with foil) for 3 hours and 30 minutes.
4)  Take the pan out of the oven and remove the foil. Raise the oven temperature to 400° F. Meanwhile, baste the ribs with the pan drippings in a dabbing motion. Then, brush bbq sauce all over the ribs. Bake for 15 minutes.
5)  Leave ribs in the pan and let rest for 10 minutes before serving.