SALT-AND-PEPPER BEEF RIBS
These beef ribs are an adaptation of the ones the chef Kenny Callaghan used to serve at the restaurant Blue Smoke, in Manhattan. For best results, order the ribs ahead of time from a butcher. (Pre-packaged ribs are generally too well-trimmed of meat for good barbecue purpose.) Ask for two back-rib racks trimmed from the prime rib, keeping as much meat on the ribs as possible, each rack approximately 6 ribs wide. That will do you brilliantly. Cook for a while in a bath of hickory smoke, then finish in the oven. Beef, salt, pepper, smoke, fat. You'll need napkins.
Provided by Sam Sifton
Categories dinner, main course
Time 8h30m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- On one-half of a grill fitted with a cover, build a small charcoal fire, about the size of a loaf of commercial sandwich bread, making sure all the charcoal becomes engulfed in flame.
- Place the ribs meat-side down on a baking sheet or cutting board and remove the papery membrane from the back of the rack by inserting a small knife beneath it and levering it up to give you enough to gain purchase with a dish towel. Peel off the membrane and discard.
- Mix the salt, pepper, brown sugar, paprika and, if you choose, red-pepper flakes in a bowl, breaking up the brown sugar with a fork. Using your hands, cover the meat entirely in this rub.
- When the flames begin to die down, leaving flickering coals, place the rib racks meat-side up on the half of the grill without the burning charcoal. Do not let the flames touch the meat at any time. Add a handful of the hickory chips to the fire. Cover the grill, vent slightly and cook, adding a handful of hickory chips every 30 minutes and a bit more fuel as necessary, until the meat is crusty, soft to the touch and well browned, about two and a half hours.
- Preheat the oven to 200 degrees. Set the ribs on a rimmed baking sheet and bake for around 5 hours.
- Cut into individual portions. Serve with extra napkins and, if you choose, barbecue sauce.
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Sieun
[email protected]I made these ribs for a party and they were a huge hit. Everyone loved them!
Tufayel 1.M
[email protected]The ribs were a little tough, but the flavor was still good.
Timor afghan
[email protected]These ribs are so tender and flavorful. I will definitely be making them again.
Pulok Das
[email protected]I've made this recipe a few times now and it's always a hit. The ribs are so flavorful and juicy.
Vicki Soto
[email protected]The ribs were a little dry, but the flavor was still good.
isah Zaphaniah
[email protected]These ribs were so easy to make and they turned out perfectly. I'm definitely making them again.
Shawn Don
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of ribs, but these were actually really good. The meat was fall-off-the-bone tender and the flavor was amazing.
Linda Fathi
[email protected]These ribs are the perfect appetizer or main course. They're so easy to make and they're always a hit.
Kamil Alo
[email protected]I made these ribs for a party and they were a huge hit. Everyone loved them!
mujahid gee
[email protected]The ribs were a little tough, but the flavor was still good.
Wa Maphumulo
[email protected]These ribs were so tender and flavorful. I will definitely be making them again.
Naveed Ahmad Balouch
[email protected]I've tried a lot of different salt and pepper beef rib recipes, but this one is definitely the best.
Buttter Fly
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of beef ribs, but these were actually really good. The salt and pepper rub was perfect.
Rehan Boota
[email protected]These ribs are so easy to make and they're always a hit with my family.
Million Mkhknto
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and the ribs turned out perfectly. I'm so glad I found this recipe!
adeshina adetona
[email protected]The ribs were a little dry for my taste, but the flavor was still good.
Melissa Dressler
[email protected]I've made this recipe a few times now and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The ribs are so flavorful and juicy.
Chanti Chooli
[email protected]These salt and pepper beef ribs were a hit! The meat was fall-off-the-bone tender and the flavor was amazing. I'll definitely be making these again.