Beef Back Ribs

Beef Back Ribs are one of the most economical and delicious cuts of meat that you can smoke. I used to shy away from this cut as I thought of it simply as the underside of a whole rib roast. AKA the leftovers from a prime rib. Once I changed my perspective and thought of this huge rack of beef ribs like the Fred Flintstone version of pork ribs, my mind was changed. In this video we treat this rack of beef ribs like a rack of pork ribs saucing them in the end of the cook and it is delicious.
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[@CharleneJuarez-dv2mt]

Growing up, my parents always roasted a bone in Prime Rib on New Year’s Day and they would make Deviled Rib Bones for a second meal another day. They would brush the ribs with a slurry of 3T heavy cream and 3T English mustard, roll them in bread crumbs, and drizzle melted butter over top and bake or broil them until the bread crumbs were golden…so delish…definitely not mad at ‘em!

[@glennburkhart6699]

"My Southern education fails me often" .... You're my hero, Matt.

[@poppamonk]

Not in Texas.

[@misteranderson03]

10 months later same rack $24

[@smiffyOG]

Lol I just bought 2 racks at Costco (canada) and they were 30 bucks each

[@beansan11]

But the economy is the best it’s been! The president said so! -.-

[@jadshir9580]

@@smiffyOGYUP, 100% two racks at Costco in Southern California $27 and $31 …..nuts

[@evo1video]

​@jadshir9580 yeah just bought a rack. But on the bright side brisket is cheap in California. It's like 3.99 a pound for prime at costco right now. In Texas it's alot more expensive. I guess it just depends on the region.

[@jadshir9580]

@@evo1video we’re using the term “bought” so i coin us lucky and fortunate. Thank goodness for being able to put food on the table for our families and thank goodness for Matt to help us make that food taste fantastic :) happy smoking friend

[@sdflyer1672]

I've been fasting all day for a colonoscopy tomorrow morning and I don't know why the heck I'm watching this! Right now I could finish that whole rack! Thanks for the great video, Matt

[@tammeygoggi3810]

Love watching your videos all the way across the ocean in Australia. I have adapted many of your techniques and recipes and they have always been a hit. Thankyou and cannot wait for the next one

[@paulbarber1299]

Thank you for all your videos. I'm always getting new ideas, techniques, and information on doing great BBQ. I have seen these ribs at my local Costco. I've just never pulled the trigger to give them a shot. I will now! Thanks, Matt!

[@braddixon3338]

I followed your instructions with some beef ribs yesterday, and wow, those turned out incredible!!! Love your seasons and your methods. Thanks for producing great content, it helps newbies like me produce top notch results.

[@dw36791]

Thanks for this, Matt. We've been enjoying beef back ribs for the last 40 years. Welcome to the club and stay a while. Cheers.

[@narbekalantarians6269]

Thanks for making this video. Beefbacks are special to me. Growing up in Houston, my grandpa taught me bbq by doing these on his Old Smokey - and he sauced them too. I'll do them like that as well on an offset. Btw I got that cap for my buddy who's got a bbq place here in Williamsburg, where I help out.

[@zdark2light194]

Always awesome... Thank you... Doing this this Father's day weekend !!! Happy Father's day !!!!!

[@jonsmallwood1657]

We need that t-shirt Matt, "Meat Church: More tender than your mother's love."

[@leeg45691]

Matt! I don't know what I'd do without you! Your easy and awesome videos have made me a hero to my wife and friends! Ty so much and please keep doing what you do!

[@SirPartyRoc]

I need to give these another try. I have not been a big fan, but the way you raved about it I'll have to try again. Meat Mitch sauce is fantastic! Thanks for sharing this recipe.

[@bronowiczj]

It’s great know when your selection is next to nothing that beef back will still do the trick! Thank you Meat Church!

[@shawnlewis1918]

Doesn't matter whether it's beef ribs or pork ribs.....if the dry rub is good, NEITHER needs sauce for the TRUE Texas BBQ connoisseur! Sauce is a crutch for pour rub seasoning. Other than that great job! I do a LOT of barbeque but I actually have never smoked these kind of ribs....I believe I'll give it a whirl now!

[@lhwinget]

Best instructional videos in the business for sure. I always review your vids before I fire up the Traeger Timberline. Thanks!

[@TahoeZ71]

Great video Matt! Cooked a couple of racks yesterday following your steps and they were a huge hit! Definitely going to be making these a lot more. Thanks!

[@hcamardelle]

Sweet Jesus Matt! I just finished eating these using post oak as well. OMG! They were awesome. My pack from HEB had two slabs in it and I figure it cost about $4/serving for everyone after sending some down the street to relatives who have no idea what's in store for them. The family went crazy for them too. Easy cook even for an offset noob like me to do. Thanks for the push to try these. I'm pretty sure I've spent more at HEB in the last two months than I have at Home Depot. LOL!!!

[@markmorgan4089]

Thank you for all your videos and telling time and temp.

[@michaelk426]

Not many men can admit they’ve been mistaken about something, hats off to you sir ✌🏽

[@williamlawler8239]

Matt - lovin’ your work. You are single-handedly changing BBQ here in the Uk, had smoker for 1yr now and tried loads of your stuff with success. We can get all the seasoning here but not the merchandise, make it happen my man! More tender than mothers love 😂

[@jeffpuffenbarger6800]

Awesome video as always Matt! I just did 3 racks of the exact same beef back ribs from Costco last Sunday. They turned put pretty dang good for my first time smoking them, but I really wish I had seen your video first - then I really would have been even less mad at them lol 😂 For anyone who is still doubting how delicious beef back ribs can be, you have to try them out!

[@stphnhwkns]

Now all the prices are gonna go up. Thanks Matt. 😂

[@BrosGrimPunk]

Holy F…. I was going to say the same thing.

[@BoostedMK6]

They’re like $12.

[@joshuaxiong4625]

$20 here in ga

[@curttuundra]

Queen creek AZ costco $25 for a similar size. Got one going on the traeger today! Thanks for sharing.

[@TucaMotonTV12]

7$ here in Tennessee

[@michaelmckenzie5112]

I just paid $18.00 at Costco here in Maryland. I had to get them after seeing this video. Been following you for years and love all the rubs.

[@theapm33]

$22 in Florida :(

[@georgelouie5330]

@@theapm33 $22 for a 2 rack pack at Coscto in Hawaii. :D

[@jddallager1699]

Great looking beef back ribs and a great topic for me here in Colorado. It's very difficult/expensive to get the beef plate ribs here, but COSTCO carries the beef back ribs frequently and I'll be getting some now to treat like pork ribs. Your treating them as pork ribs .... and willingness to "swim upstream" against the Texas BBQ no sauce dogma .... was terrific! Many thanks!

[@turboguy7]

Just did a rack on my ironwood 885. 225 for 5.5 hours with holy cow….spritzed couple times with ACV and little W sauce….these are better than pork lol there I said it….glad you made a video using these!!! Love the channel you have taught this Canadian rookie a lot

[@biggerdogthor2991]

Still helping people out. I did exactly what you did and damn. Best ribs I’ve ever made. Meat Mitch is gorgeous. That Bear’s is badass and the Holy Gospel takes me to church each and every time. Loving it from California 💯

[@Kro_man_tx]

Those look awesome. I made the smoked meatloaf from a few weeks back, and even my wife, who is not a big meatloaf fan ate a whole loaf by herself. It was over a week of taking it to work for lunch. But that tells you how much she liked it. She kept cutting off slices and taking it with her every day. Good stuff.

[@trtlsoup22]

I cook these all the time. One of my favorite ways is when I get to the wrap stage, I will braise them in beef broth, red wine, and butter. Give it a go! 😎✌🏼💪🏼

[@diamondredstone104]

I so appreciate you doing this video. I always just follow Malcom’s how to bbq right videos but this video put you on top of my list. I’ll be buy your seasoning soon. Thank you

[@MeatChurchBBQ]

Thank you for the compliment and thanks for being here! -Matt

[@robertbernal3180]

Wow those look so delicious. Thank you for letting us know where we can find some big beef ribs that size 👍🏽. Watching the video it was making me hungry and my mind was saying I have to make some ribs pretty soon. Great job 👏.

[@davidnelson8159]

Meat Mitch is the best!! My favorite too. Hard to keep in stock at the local BBQ shop here. Great video! Love the transparency.

[@SneakerJeezus]

Matt, your channel never disappoints!

[@xShooterzAvenue]

Matt - me being a Californian where plate ribs are hard to come by, we appreciate you immensely!!

[@jerryneal7002]

Matt, Just tried this yesterday and let me say, that we are NOT mad at it. Great recipe!!!!!!

[@g54b95]

Matt these look amazing, and you did them exactly how I would. I have always done plate or short ribs, but I have a rack of these in the freezer. I'm going to give them a shot on my OG Weber kettle with an indirect fire.

[@eric1richards]

I just bought some boneless short ribs. I think I will try this technique on those ribs! Thanks Matt!

[@strengthnpower]

Thank you so much! I’m a huge fan and have been to your cooking school. I couldn’t find the 123A for a smoke this weekend and did find the beef backs. This video came at a perfect time!

[@BrosGrimPunk]

I’ve been saying these are the best for years. Thanks for raising the price now.

[@bmc2567]

Love this idea Matt! Thanks for posting.

[@KeatonAdamsInAZ]

More tender than your mother's love for only eight bucks? What a deal! A must try for sure. Thanks for sharing!

[@fly1327]

Glad to see this. I love buying standing rib roasts on sale, cutting the ribs off but avoiding shiners leaving some of the eye meat on, peeling off the rib cap to cut, spiral wrap and tie for steaks (the best), then doing whatever with the eye, sometimes even jerking it if really lean.

[@MRkhaotic11]

Great Video Matt! I'm doing 7 (Yes, 7) racks of these for Thanksgiving this year! Awesome video to help out with this huge smoke I have planned.

[@joesabella3300]

Matt - You're killing me man! What are the odds you come out with this video today? I tried these a couple years ago and wasn't really happy with how they turned out, but didn't cook them like a pork rib. Been seeing them pop up a little more frequently so I thought I'd give them another shot and literally just bought a rack at our local Costco last night. I love Holy Gospel and Meat Mitch Whomp (and Naked Whomp) is one of our favorites (thanks to you) so I'll definitely be trying this out today. One disappointing note, they are not as cheap here in Western PA ($4.29/lb), but still not horrible. Can't wait to try this out and thanks for all the awesome rubs and recipes!

[@laurants]

I found the Holy Gospel and other flavored rubs from Meat Church in my local area of San Diego. Thanks. The ribs I am prepping for Father's Day look amazing.

[@bretcastleman2299]

Just did a rack of these this past weekend. I used coarse pepper and your Texas Sugar rub. I added butter and a light bead of honey when i wrapped.

[@1990westfalia]

“Hand Cramp’in Cold Beer!” Priceless. Cheers Skillet

[@ahood6718]

These the ribs I remember my dad making wen I was a kid... Restaurants used to serve these too. Delicious AF! 😋

[@dancolyar8761]

I can’t wait to try your recipe, thank you!

[@apatton1218]

Matt. I just want to thank you for your videos. I got me an electric smoker with wood chips last year. I was unsure how I would do with smoking meats. Now I’m addicted. I just upgraded to a pellet smoker. Excited to smoke some pork and brisket on it with holy cow and gospel rubs.

[@ralphkintzer5353]

8:20 am... Thank you! Been shying away from beef ribs. But now, they're on the list. Cheers!

[@2riversc.s.]

Just subscribed! Also just got my holy gospel yesterday...smoked beef back ribs Today...waiting now to dig in, Happy Father's day 2024 .

[@Wes-234]

Just got some to cook for my dad for Father’s Day today! Can’t wait to cook them up 😊 that’s more tender than your mamas love! What a quote

[@pootis2290]

I made these tonight and all I can say is that they were unbelievably good and so so so easy. Would have never thought to buy these. I will say that they were not that cheap for me. Similar sized racks for me were $20 a piece. My Costco did not have them out for sale whole so I think I got charged the cut price for a whole. Still I can’t stress how good these were. The membrane is the only downfall.

[@christaylor4086]

Trick i learned from watching a Famous Dave’s pork rib cook, if you leave the membrane on, hit the membrane with a torch or really hot flame at the end, it’ll crisp up/burn off and you’ll get rid of that wet chew you normally get. I do it with pork ribs sometimes and i bet you it would work with these as well.

[@bjlmc13]

Thank you for another great video!!!

[@curtthacker43]

The go to for all things bbq and his spiced are fantastic and never clump

[@davidroots8502]

I found and bought, from the Commissary, two packs of beef back ribs for about $7.50 each. Before rubbing them, I loosen the membrane from the rib bone with a knife. Once they're done but before saucing, I placed the rack of ribs rib-side up to remove the membrane; then flipped to sauce. Worked great.

[@georgemuneio3786]

awesome video Matt. I have been attempting to smoke back ribs for a while, and with not much success . I will try this recipe, maybe this will move me over the not good hump. Thanks a lot .

[@Bean-sz7sr]

They look really tasty! I've been using the Whomp sauce for awhile now due to seeing it on your videos, it's excellent! 👍🏽👍🏽

[@SnipetsofTime]

Thank you for this vid because I've smoked these type of ribs. They're good and cook fast

[@awfulcoffel]

Thank you. Always wanted to do beef ribs just never tried. Followed your method, cept for the sauce part, love dry rub. Put pats of butter instead and man oh man. Wish I could post a pic. Thanks again

[@leematthew9914]

Got some this week for the weekend, can't wait to try it.

[@grillingaddictionwithnick4982]

Great cook ! This is the one thing that I get asked how to cook the most !

[@Steveshiflet]

Thanks, Matt! I have some on the smoker now. I picked them up at Costco on Sunday, but was disappointed to find that they are now $4.97 per lb rather than the $1.97 you got yours for. It is still a great deal for the quantity, just no longer "cheap". I suspect Costco execs watch your videos!

[@levih.4252]

haha yes I found them at Costco for $4.97lb aswell.

[@Steveshiflet]

@@levih.4252 I am sorry that yours was also not a bargain. Mine turned out really good, but the bones are oddly shaped and you cannot trim them like a normal rib. Was a fun experiment though.

[@levih.4252]

@@Steveshiflet No worries, im sure they will be good. We are smoking them this weekend!

[@billystpaul8907]

Another way to cook. I have learned a lot of different ways to cook from your channel. And, you are right about Meat Mitch, he does have very good sauces..

[@nb857]

Outstanding video! I’ve seen these ribs at COSTCO but always went for the spareribs instead. Gonna give this a try!

[@wcneathery3100]

Bob I get my beef ribs from Costco and they have not disappointed.

[@ciaraperry3917]

I saw these ribs when I was at Costco last week! Was curious on how to cook & now I have guidance. Thanks for another great video, Matt!!!

[@MT_Maniac406]

What was the price?

[@cosmin42]

@@MT_Maniac406 $24 a rack , bought them yesterday in IL , i don't know from where he bought them with that cheap with $7 ......

[@MT_Maniac406]

Thank you! Yeah I have not seen them that cheap.

[@DC-ct8tv]

​@@cosmin42mine were 17 in Pennsylvania costco

[@comedyquest6087]

I love them beef back ribs I’ve been making them since I was 16 years old , smoked them to a temperature of 185F then sear them add bbq sauce put them back on the smoker let bbq set and ready to eat now that’s a game changer

[@PSSKDerby]

Great video Matt! I was really interested in this one as I did some on Sunday and they were so delicious. Now, my butcher cuts them as singles and way thicker. I tend to treat them like a brisket for that reason. My price was not $8 though, maybe $8/lbs, lol, but it’s worth it to see my wife’s smile. I might have to try the sauce as that made them look even juicier. Awesome job and thanks for sharing!

[@itllbeawrightyep5579]

I love the W sauce Fireshire for a binder. Glad Striplings at Lake Blackshear in Crisp co GA carries your stuff and the W sauce and many others. Meat Mitch comp sauce is awesome too! I've used it twice on pork ribs.

[@scottp8475]

Going to do these this weekend for Mother's Day, with a brisket!

[@pkjacobg]

These are my go-to rib. I was lucky enough to find a butcher who keeps them in stock year-around and who doesn't cut them so close to the bone. If you can find a butcher who will cut these for you and leave more meat on, it's definitely worth the few extra bucks.

[@jasonhollinger9513]

First off, those look amazing. I like the idea of sauce on all ribs. Second, watching these videos has impacted me beyond recipe suggestions. Someone asked me a question last week and my response to him…”I ain’t mad at it!”

[@JonBooks]

Thank you for sharing! Great Stuff!

[@ChristopherBooth12]

great video Matt. I discovered these a couple years ago at our local biz costco in norcal. I usually do 4 at a time in my millscale 94. Just like you mentioned at the end of the video, this is a great way to do budget big beef flavor in tacos and sides.

[@nicknicholas3186]

Are they $8 per lb ? That's not cheap in my mind.

[@boodaghost6896]

We always cook a prime rib at Christmas. The absolute best part of it are those 3 or 5 bones tied to the bottom. I'd rather eat these than eht roast itself. Thanks for doing this.

[@user-ml9ji2ym1i]

Thanks for this video. I wrote about 6 months ago asking for this recipe, so it's great you came through. Will be trying your method soon!

[@dennisbower]

My favorite thing to cook. Can also cut them individually and grill kind of like a steak if short on time.

[@coffeemachtspass]

I love all ribs, but if I had to only eat beef ribs the rest of my life, I wouldn’t shed a single tear over it.

[@buttmiller]

I buy the small ones from HEB, cook them similar, and when I cut I sacrifice a bone. Tiny ribs with lots of meat on each side of the bone. My kids love them and they’re cheap!

[@Amocoru]

I swear by WHOMP sauce and Mitch's Steer Seasoning for my steaks and burgers. It is incredible.

[@richarddaley6403]

I have seen these at Costco and wondered how they cooked up. Now I see, now I must try

[@bretts7694]

Looks amazing

[@curtthacker43]

When you said good lord after that bite I laughed with joy!! I have these going on smoker now and happen to have that exact bbq sauce. Can't wait

[@EnergizerTX]

I cook these a lot, I love beef ribs, don't like pork too much unless baby back. Sometimes they leave a little meat on top, and you can find those at Costco too... Just have to search each one ... These are super tasty and I treat like a rack of pork ribs all the time and they come out perfect. I used to just grill them and they'd be ok, a little tough but still good. If you peel the membrane they may fall apart, not a big deal. I usually just hash it up with a knife so it's smaller pieces when eating ... Oh yeah, and I always sauce them :) like them sweet and spicy. Pro tip: dust a little seasoned salt on top at the end before serving. Pro tip 2: split them into separate ribs before smoking.

[@ourlifeinwyoming4654]

These are a go-to for us. Talk about cheap. We get the at our local Air Force base "commissary" (grocery store) for about $8.00 in 2024. And Some have some thick meat on them. We pick thru and grab a few and keep em' in the freezer so that we've always got some on hand. Gotta try this recipe!

[@brenanfulkerson5717]

budget friendly smoke. Love it. Thanks, Matt.

[@MeatChurchBBQ]

Yessir!

[@paulprice9874]

I made these with your Texas sugar rub, I love that stuff, I put it on everything. They were awesome!

[@dpacker13]

It looked like Matt was using his Texas Sugar Rub in the video even though he said Holy Gospel. Im going to try them both ways. I used the Gospel on Fathers Day and they were incredible. My only complaint was that on one rack the membrane was too thick but very edible on the other rack.

[@bradcampbell624]

Thanks for showing the love on beef back ribs! We grew up on these. And if you have Dogs, they will love you forever for dem bones

[@fishindoc6025]

Geez...just got some today at Costco...29$! But...thanks for this video can't wait to try this!

[@sjmustang7218]

Glad I seen this video I always see those beef back ribs at the store and I just ignore it because it looks like very little meat to it, but you made me a believer after watching this and I’ll give this a try lol.

[@genesnodgrass]

Excellent. I have 3 of these in the freezer and a new bottle of Whomp. Wasn’t sure how to approach them but now I have a good direction.

[@austinbaker1470]

Use to buy mine off Amazon then realized buying from the church and having them sent to Hawaii wasn’t as expensive as most are(thanks Matt) but literally even coming to Oahu they are still so fresh and I even still get them within a couple days

[@andrewwatt8726]

Good to know! I do the same w Amazon. Im here on Maui

[@robertjason6885]

Nice vid. I didn’t wrap long enough today. Now I know better. Thanks.

[@daniellerton3289]

I've got a package of bison back ribs, and have been looking for some guidance. This is perfect! I love your videos, and even though I'm not super experienced I feel I can confidently tackle those ribs! I also ordered W Sauce through one of your earlier videos, and it's become my favorite pre-rub base. Thank you!! 💕

[@dbt7771]

wow bisen RIBS dam id love to try those

[@arthurmorta7146]

Great video and have mine in my offset smoker right now, using Mopani wood from Zimbabwe❤

[@johnschulter2134]

Excellent

[@michaelpfau1150]

Mine are you the smoker right now. Looking forward to them . Thanks Matt from Western Montana.

[@timboyle3114]

Matt - Another Killer recepie. Just made this on saturday after I this. have seen these ribs in Costco lot but never bought. They turned our great. Might have over done a but as got a lot more bne poke though but still great. Not sure about the price - were over $20 here is CA! Not sure if that cuts the value mustard! At $10 these would be a best buy all day long. My yongest said they were the best ribs hes ever had Will be makign again.

[@TheCryptarch]

jeez these look absolutely amazing.