Slow-Baked BBQ Short Ribs
This post may contain affiliate links. Read my full disclosure policy. BBQ short ribs make an easy dinner that pleases kids and adults alike. For easy, family-pleasing comfort food, you can’t beat meltingly tender short ribs in a sweet and tangy barbecue sauce. Inspired by Sunny Anderson’s BBQ short ribs, this simple recipe requires just 15 minutes of hands-on prep, and then the oven does the rest. Unlike many roast or stew recipes, it’s not necessary to sear the meat first. Instead, you season the meat with salt and pepper and slather it with a quick homemade BBQ sauce. Then you put the dish in the oven to slow-bake go about your day, and let deliciousness ensue. Serve with mashed potatoes or cornbread. What You’ll Need To Make Slow-Baked BBQ Short Ribs Count on about one pound of boneless short ribs per person. I know it seems like a lot but they shrink significantly while cooking, and people tend to eat generous portions. If you can only find bone-in short ribs, they will work but may take a bit longer to cook. Step-by-Step Instructions Begin by cutting the short ribs in half and seasoning them with salt and pepper. Place them in a 9×13-inch baking dish. Next, make the homemade BBQ sauce by combining the ketchup, dark brown sugar, cider vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, Dijon mustard and spices in a small bowl. Whisk to combine. Slather about 2/3 of the sauce all over the meat, and reserve the rest for the finished dish. Cover the pan with aluminum foil and bake at 300°F for about 2-1/2 hours. Remove the foil, pour off some of the cooking liquid and cook for 30 minutes more, or until the meat is tender and browned. Transfer the meat to a platter, leaving the cooking liquid behind, and slather with the reserved BBQ sauce. You May Also Like Video Tutorial RecipeComments (617)Add Comment Recipe Comments (617) Add Comment Ingredients For the Ribs 4 pounds boneless beef short ribs, cut into 4-inch long pieces 2 teaspoons kosher salt 1 teaspoon black pepper 4 pounds boneless beef short ribs, cut into 4-inch long pieces 2 teaspoons kosher salt 1 teaspoon black pepper For the BBQ Sauce 1 cup ketchup ¾ cup dark brown sugar, packed 1½ tablespoons cider vinegar 1½ tablespoons Worcestershire sauce 1½ tablespoons Dijon mustard 1½ teaspoons chili powder ¾ teaspoons garlic powder ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper 1 cup ketchup ¾ cup dark brown sugar, packed 1½ tablespoons cider vinegar 1½ tablespoons Worcestershire sauce 1½ tablespoons Dijon mustard 1½ teaspoons chili powder ¾ teaspoons garlic powder ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper Instructions Preheat the oven to 300°F. Season the ribs all over with salt and pepper, then arrange in a 9x13-inch baking dish (it will be a tight squeeze). Combine all of the ingredients for the BBQ sauce in a small bowl and stir until smooth. Pour ⅓ of the sauce (about ½ cup) over the ribs. Using tongs, flip the ribs over and spoon another ⅓ of the sauce over top. Reserve the remaining BBQ sauce to spoon over the cooked ribs. Cover the pan with aluminum foil and roast for 2½ hours. Remove the foil and, if the cooking liquid is covering the meat, use a large spoon or ladle to remove some of the liquid so that the tops are exposed. (Note: the meat will look unappetizing at this stage; don't worry, it will look much better once it's done!) Cook for 30 minutes more, uncovered, until the meat is tender and browned. Cut off any excess fat that remains around the short ribs. Transfer the short ribs to a serving platter. Discard the cooking liquid, as it will be very greasy. Slather the reserved BBQ sauce over the short ribs and serve. Freezer-Friendly Instructions: The ribs can be frozen for up to 3 months. Reheat them tightly covered with foil in a 300°F oven until heated through. Preheat the oven to 300°F. Season the ribs all over with salt and pepper, then arrange in a 9x13-inch baking dish (it will be a tight squeeze). Combine all of the ingredients for the BBQ sauce in a small bowl and stir until smooth. Pour ⅓ of the sauce (about ½ cup) over the ribs. Using tongs, flip the ribs over and spoon another ⅓ of the sauce over top. Reserve the remaining BBQ sauce to spoon over the cooked ribs. Cover the pan with aluminum foil and roast for 2½ hours. Remove the foil and, if the cooking liquid is covering the meat, use a large spoon or ladle to remove some of the liquid so that the tops are exposed. (Note: the meat will look unappetizing at this stage; don't worry, it will look much better once it's done!) Cook for 30 minutes more, uncovered, until the meat is tender and browned. Cut off any excess fat that remains around the short ribs. Transfer the short ribs to a serving platter. Discard the cooking liquid, as it will be very greasy. Slather the reserved BBQ sauce over the short ribs and serve. Freezer-Friendly Instructions: The ribs can be frozen for up to 3 months. Reheat them tightly covered with foil in a 300°F oven until heated through. Pair with Nutrition Information Powered by Per serving (4 servings) Calories: 1,320 Fat: 87g Saturated fat: 37g Carbohydrates: 59g Sugar: 54g Fiber: 1g Protein: 80g Sodium: 2327mg Cholesterol: 331mg Per serving (4 servings) Calories: 1,320 Fat: 87g Saturated fat: 37g Carbohydrates: 59g Sugar: 54g Fiber: 1g Protein: 80g Sodium: 2327mg Cholesterol: 331mg This website is written and produced for informational purposes only. I am not a certified nutritionist and the nutritional data on this site has not been evaluated or approved by a nutritionist or the Food and Drug Administration. Nutritional information is offered as a courtesy and should not be construed as a guarantee. The data is calculated through an online nutritional calculator, Edamam.com. Although I do my best to provide accurate nutritional information, these figures should be considered estimates only. Varying factors such as product types or brands purchased, natural fluctuations in fresh produce, and the way ingredients are processed change the effective nutritional information in any given recipe. Furthermore, different online calculators provide different results depending on their own nutrition fact sources and algorithms. To obtain the most accurate nutritional information in a given recipe, you should calculate the nutritional information with the actual ingredients used in your recipe, using your preferred nutrition calculator. See more recipes: Beef, Lamb, Veal & PorkDinnerFreezer-FriendlyMake-AheadMost PopularAmerican Beef, Lamb, Veal & Pork Dinner Freezer-Friendly Make-Ahead Most Popular American