Beef Spare Ribs

[44 bbq]

Picked up a pack at the store this morning but not sure how to cook them. Do you cook them same as pork spares?
The pack I picked up only contains about 5 rib bones.

[Fishawn]

Picked up a pack at the store this morning but not sure how to cook them. Do you cook them same as pork spares?
The pack I picked up only contains about 5 rib bones.

I have always cooked them based on 3-2-1 or a little more time on the 3 or 1 ends. They are usually really fatty, and for me at least, warrant extended times to render off fat. I did catch an electric smoker on fire while cooking them a few years back lol.... Kinda had mixed results with them personally, but done right they are very good IMO. Good Luck.

[Mark R]

Beef wibs I cook like brisket. 225° for forever, prolly 7 hours till I get an IT of 190-200°. Funny, I really never check the IT of pork ribs. I go them by touch, but I can't do that with beef wibs! Loves them Dino's though.

[44 bbq]

Thanks for the info. If they take that long,maybe I'll freeze them and cook them next weekend.

[Mark R]

If ya don't go low and slow they are real chewy.

[HawgHeaven]

If ya don't go low and slow they are real chewy.

Yup, what he said... that's what I do, 'cept me temps are usually 240-250ish. I prep them by removing the membrane, sprinkle them with Mad Hunky or Magic Dust, and let them sit for a few hours in the fridge... overnight works too. With beef, I like to use hickory, but also have taken a liking to pecan with beef. Your choice. While cooking, squirt them with a mix of apple juice and worchy. Right before they're done, spread your favorite BBQ sauce on them.

[Zin]

Cook at 275-300 for about 3hrs and start checking for done-ness.