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Savory BBQ Beef Short Ribs Recipe Easy Sweet Smoky Glaze Tutorial

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Tender beef short ribs cooked with a sweet and smoky glaze featuring molasses and smoked paprika, perfect for a comforting and flavorful meal.

Ingredients

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  • 3 pounds bone-in beef short ribs
  • Salt and black pepper, to taste
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 large onion, chopped
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
  • 1/3 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce (gluten-free if needed)
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • 1 cup water or beef broth

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 325°F (160°C).
  2. Season the short ribs generously with salt and black pepper on all sides.
  3. Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large oven-safe skillet or Dutch oven over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add the ribs and sear each side for 3-4 minutes until a deep golden crust forms. Remove ribs and set aside.
  4. Lower heat to medium and add chopped onion to the same pan. Sauté for 4-5 minutes until softened and translucent. Stir in minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
  5. Add 2 tablespoons tomato paste, stirring into onions and garlic. Cook for 2 minutes to caramelize.
  6. Pour in 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar, scraping the bottom of the pan to loosen browned bits.
  7. Stir in brown sugar, smoked paprika, cumin, chili powder, Worcestershire sauce, and honey. Mix well to form a thick glaze.
  8. Add 1 cup water or beef broth and bring the mixture to a simmer. Return the seared ribs to the pan, ensuring they are partially submerged in the glaze.
  9. Cover the pan with a lid or foil and bake in the preheated oven for 1 hour 45 minutes to 2 hours until ribs are fall-off-the-bone tender and glaze thickens.
  10. At 1 hour 30 minutes, check the ribs. If glaze is too thin, remove lid and bake uncovered for the last 20 minutes to reduce. Watch closely to avoid burning.
  11. Remove ribs from oven and let rest uncovered for 10 minutes before serving.

Notes

Searing the ribs is essential to lock in juices and develop flavor. Bake low and slow for tender meat. Adjust glaze thickness by removing lid to reduce or adding broth to thin. Let ribs rest 10 minutes before serving. For gluten-free, use gluten-free Worcestershire sauce. For spicier glaze, add cayenne pepper or jalapeño.

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