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Slow-Baked BBQ Short Rib

Melt-in-Your-Mouth Slow-Baked BBQ Short Rib Recipe

This Slow-Baked BBQ Short Rib recipe delivers melt-in-your-mouth tenderness perfect for family gatherings or weeknight dinners.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 2 hours 30 minutes
Resting Time 10 minutes
Total Time 2 hours 55 minutes
Servings: 4 ribs
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 400
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Ribs
  • 2 pounds Boneless Beef Short Ribs Can substitute with chuck roast.
  • 2 teaspoons Kosher Salt Essential for enhancing flavor.
  • 1 teaspoon Black Pepper Provides depth and balance.
For the BBQ Sauce
  • 1 cup Ketchup Base for the barbecue sauce.
  • 1/2 cup Dark Brown Sugar Adds sweetness and caramelizes.
  • 1/4 cup Cider Vinegar Balances sweetness.
  • 2 tablespoons Worcestershire Sauce Infuses umami flavor.
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon Mustard Adds tang.
  • 1 tablespoon Chili Powder Adjust to taste.
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder Enhances savory notes.
  • 1/4 teaspoon Cayenne Pepper Optional for extra kick.

Equipment

  • 9x13-inch baking dish
  • Mixing bowl
  • whisk
  • aluminum foil

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 300°F (150°C). Cut boneless beef short ribs into halves if needed. Season generously with kosher salt and black pepper.
  2. In a mixing bowl, whisk together ketchup, dark brown sugar, cider vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, Dijon mustard, chili powder, garlic powder, and cayenne pepper until smooth.
  3. Pour two-thirds of the BBQ sauce over the seasoned ribs, ensuring they're well coated. Reserve the remaining sauce for serving.
  4. Cover the baking dish tightly with aluminum foil and bake for 2½ hours.
  5. After baking, carefully remove the foil. Drain excess cooking liquid if needed, and bake uncovered for an additional 30 minutes.
  6. Remove the dish from the oven and brush the ribs with reserved BBQ sauce before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1ribCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 30gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 2gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Serve alongside creamy mashed potatoes or warm cornbread for an unforgettable meal.

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