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5 Ingredient Smoked Beef Ribs in the Oven

Traci Wennerholm
This recipe delivers tender, juicy ribs bursting with smoky flavor, all with just 5 ingredients. Perfect for a hassle-free weeknight dinner or a casual gathering.
5 from 3 votes
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 2 hours
5 minutes
Total Time 2 hours 15 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 8 servings
Calories 553 kcal

Equipment

  • baking sheet
  • baking dish
  • basting brush optional

Ingredients
  

  • 3 pounds pork or beef shoulder ribs approximately 8 ribs
  • 1-2 teaspoons liquid smoke
  • Dry rub:
  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 teaspoons smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme

Instructions
 

  • Step 1: Preheat the Oven
  • Preheat your oven to 325°F (163°C).
  • Step 2: Prepare the Ribs
  • Arrange the ribs in a single layer in an ungreased 9 x 13-inch rimmed baking dish. Baste each side of the rib with a small amount of liquid smoke (a little goes a long way!)
  • Step 3: Apply the Dry Rub
  • Mix together your dry rub ingredients. Sprinkle the rub evenly over the ribs, making sure to cover all sides.
  • Step 4: Bake the Ribs
  • Cover the baking dish tightly with heavy-duty aluminum foil or a double layer of regular foil. Place the dish in the preheated oven and bake for about 2 hours, or until the ribs are very tender.
  • Step 5: Transfer to Broiler
  • Using a slotted spatula, carefully transfer the cooked ribs to a broiler-safe, foil-lined, rimmed baking sheet. Arrange the ribs so that the fatty side is facing up or on their sides to expose the fat to the broiler element.
  • Step 6: Broil the Ribs
  • Switch the oven to broil on high (500°F or 260°C). Set an oven rack approximately 6 inches below the broiler element (not directly below it). Baste the ribs with the pan juices from the baking dish. Broil the ribs for 3-4 minutes, or until the fat is nicely browned.
  • Step 7: Final Baste and Serve
  • Baste the ribs one more time with the pan juices. Serve the ribs hot and enjoy!

Notes

See notes in post for storing and reheating your ribs. 

Nutrition

Calories: 553kcalCarbohydrates: 2gProtein: 28gFat: 48gSaturated Fat: 22gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 24gTrans Fat: 3gCholesterol: 128mgSodium: 673mgPotassium: 387mgFiber: 0.3gSugar: 0.1gVitamin A: 285IUVitamin C: 0.1mgCalcium: 22mgIron: 3mg
Keyword beef ribs in the oven, oven baked ribs, ribs in the oven, smoked ribs in the oven
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