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Beef Ribs with Memphis BBQ Dry Rub

Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Keyword barbecue, bbq, beef, ribs
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 2 hours
Servings 4

Ingredients

  • 8 Tablespoons paprika
  • 4 Tablespoons powdered garlic
  • 4 Tablespoons chili powder
  • 3 Tablespoons black pepper
  • 3 Tablespoons kosher salt
  • 2 Tablespoons celery seed
  • 1 Tablespoon oregano
  • 1 Tablespoon thyme
  • 1 Tablespoon all-purpose Greek seasoning, Cavender's Seasoning is a good option
  • Your favorite BBQ sauce, homemade or store-bought (optional)
  • 2 slabs beef ribs, for BBQ

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 250 degrees.
  • In a medium-sized bowl, add all spices and mix them together.
  • Rinse beef ribs and allow excess water to drip away.
  • Line a flat baking sheet with aluminum foil for easier cleanup. Lay ribs on sheet.
  • Thickly coat both sides of ribs.
  • Place them on a cooking sheet and cover tightly with foil, sealing the edges.
  • Place an oven-safe pan of water next to or below the ribs on another rack.
  • Bake at 250 Degrees for 2 hours, turning once halfway through.
  • For wet ribs, after 2 hours, add a generous coat of your favorite BBQ sauce and cook for an additional 30 minutes.

Notes

You may have more rub mix than necessary for your ribs. If so, save it in a Ziploc bag or sealed container for another time.