Fall Off the Bone BBQ Beef Ribs

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• 2 each slabs beef ribs
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  Source: 2 slabs beef ribs
• 4 tablespoons olive oil
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  Source: 2-4 tablespoons olive oil; upper source range endpoint used for shopping.
• 2 tbsp dark brown sugar
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  Source: 2 tbsp dark brown sugar
• 2 tsp paprika
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  Source: 2 tsp paprika
• 1 tsp dry mustard
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  Source: 1 tsp dry mustard
• 1 tsp + 2 tsp garlic powder
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  Source: 1 tsp garlic powder; Source: 2 tsp garlic powder
• 1 tsp + 2 tsp onion powder
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  Source: 1 tsp onion powder; Source: 2 tsp onion powder
• ½ tsp cumin powder
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  Source: ½ tsp cumin powder
• 1½ tsp salt (or add to taste)
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  Source: 1½ tsp salt (or add to taste)
• 1 tsp + 2 tsp black pepper
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  Source: 1 tsp black pepper; Source: 2 tsp black pepper
• 1 cup ketchup
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  Source: 1 cup ketchup
• 5 tbsp brown sugar
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  Source: 5 tbsp brown sugar
• ¼ cup apple cider vinegar
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  Source: ¼ cup apple cider vinegar
• 2 tbsp yellow mustard powder
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  Source: 2 tbsp yellow mustard powder
• 1 tsp cayenne pepper
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  Source: 1 tsp cayenne pepper
• 1 cup apple juice ( orange juice, or water)
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  Source: 1 cup apple juice ( orange juice, or water)

1. Place the ribs on a wide tray or a wooden slab, pull off the membrane, and trim any excess fat.
2. Rub the oil all over the ribs. Then mix the rub ingredients in a small bowl and season the ribs generously by pressing the rub firmly onto every surface. Cover with foil while you prepare the barbecue sauce.
3. Add all the barbecue sauce ingredients to a saucepan over medium heat. Stir and simmer for about 8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until thickened and glossy. Leave to cool.
4. Brush the sauce generously over the front and back of the ribs. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours; overnight is better. If you are really short of time, you can cook immediately.
5. Prepare the grill and heat to 275℉.
6. Place the meatier side of the ribs down on the grill over indirect heat. Cook for at least 2 to 3 hours, depending on the thickness, turning every 20 minutes. Baste with barbecue sauce in the last 10-20 minutes of cooking.
7. Cook for an additional 30 minutes uncovered for 'really' fall-off-the-bone ribs, brushing on extra sauce during the final period.
8. Preheat the oven to 325°F (163°C).
9. Place the ribs on a tray, cover tightly with foil, then bake in the oven for 2 hours.
10. Uncover the foil and bake for another hour or until the ribs reach an internal temperature of 200°F. Cook for an additional 30 minutes for really ''fall-off-the-bone'' ribs.