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DooBi

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Got a big rack of beef ribs. I've done pork ribs dozens of times but I've never done beef. How would you cook them?

Also has anyone used an instant pot for ribs? I've heard that works good but I've never tried it.
 
Got a big rack of beef ribs. I've done pork ribs dozens of times but I've never done beef. How would you cook them?

Also has anyone used an instant pot for ribs? I've heard that works good but I've never tried it.
Low and slow, smoke or rub them if you want or give eaters a variety of sauces to use.
 
The ones from cows. :)
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Not even a smoke box on your grill? Regardless, there’s an easy fix for that. And you not having some kind of smoker is probably one of the most surprising things I’ve read on HORT recently. You’re prime smoker guy material.
I wouldn't mind getting a smoker. I'm the only one in my family that eats a lot of meat though. It just wouldn't pay to spend the money at this time. Not that it's super expensive. My laziness plays a part too
 
How do you do the pork ribs? Beef ribs are great smoked, they just take longer than pork and are cooked at a bit higher temp.
BBQ. I'm pretty lazy when it's this cold out. I don't grill year round like a lot of people do. I'm hoping to do them in my kitchen.
 
I do this…they end up absolutely perfect - haven’t used pecan wood yet, will give that a try when it warms up outside.

I agree. Soften up the meat and then throw them on the smoker. The reason I use pecan is because it’s a much milder smoke than say hickory or oak. I can leave them on longer and really build the bark without overwhelming the ribs with too much smoke. Some would argue I’m working against the sous vide because I crust them up but I know what I like and I’m not cooking them for my taste and not theirs. So they can phuck right off! ;)
 
I agree. Soften up the meat and then throw them on the smoker. The reason I use pecan is because it’s a much milder smoke than say hickory or oak. I can leave them on longer and really build the bark without overwhelming the ribs with too much smoke. Some would argue I’m working against the sous vide because I crust them up but I know what I like and I’m not cooking them for my taste and not theirs. So they can phuck right off! ;)
Traeger?
 
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Top left is plate ribs; season day before w/salt, pepper, garlic powder and maybe some cayenne. Ideally you would cook these at about 275* until the internal temp his about 180-190* over a water pan.

Bottom right are back ribs; these can be trickier. Make sure you pull the membrane on the back, season the day before and wrap in foil. Bake in foil until tender(this is going to vary quite a bit depending on the cut) and brown on a grill. This would also be the cut you could brown and finish in a slow cooker.

The rest are short ribs and should be braised.
 
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Isn’t it too late though for today? I thought beef ribs took over 24 hours sous vide to come out right, maybe im thinking if something else.

I guess I wasn’t taking into account that it had to be done today. It also depends on the ribs themselves - see Jerome’s post above. That said, I usually just put them in over night and take them out at some point during the day a few hours before I’m planning to eat them and put them in the smoker. My meat cooking is far from an exact science.

As far as for today, I bet I could throw them in the sous vide now and put a decent plate in front of you by 11:59pm.
 
It's not for today. Not sure when I'll be doing it. I'm seeing sous vide recipes for 24 to 48 hours. I will have all the time I need when I do them
And I know it seems crazy for the cook time but it’s not. I would use full amount if recommended time to get it maximum tender.
 
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I guess I wasn’t taking into account that it had to be done today. It also depends on the ribs themselves - see Jerome’s post above. That said, I usually just put them in over night and take them out at some point during the day a few hours before I’m planning to eat them and put them in the smoker. My meat cooking is far from an exact science.

As far as for today, I bet I could throw them in the sous vide now and put a decent plate in front of you by 11:59pm.
on a tangent, doing pork tenderloin sous vide tonight. It is the biggest steal out there on quality versus price, especially if you pick them up at Costco or Sam’s. Can go medium with some pink sous vide and it’s still safe. Completely different experience than the overcooked loin and tenderloin most people do.
 
I dont have a smoker. I do have sous vide though.
You can use a weber grill as a smoker. This is a great rub. Took 2nd in rib work cook-off/competition. Lost to the Korean guy with Korean BBQ ribs.

 
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With back ribs, I smoke them like pork ribs but I foil wrap earlier and leave them wrapped longer until they probe with zero resistance. Then open the foil and continue to smoke just long enough to tighten up the bark.

They absolutely can dry out without the braising effect of the foil wrap.
 
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With back ribs, I smoke them like pork ribs but I foil wrap earlier and leave them wrapped longer until they probe with zero resistance. Then open the foil and continue to smoke just long enough to tighten up the bark.
They absolute can dry out without the braising effect of the foil wrap.
Seasonings?
 
Isn’t it too late though for today? I thought beef ribs took over 24 hours sous vide to come out right, maybe im thinking if something else.

Holy hell, 24 hours??? You can do a 3-2-1 on a decent grill/smoker and they come out great.
 
I'd probably put in the oven and cover with tin foil. not sure, good question
Start them that way (about an hour to an hour and a half) and then put them on a grill to get a little bit of char for ten minutes.
Beef ribs are awesome.
 
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