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sous vide beef back ribs
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4.80 from 55 votes

Sous Vide Beef Back Ribs

These sous vide beef back ribs are beautifully tender, and have a beautiful fall-off-the-bone finish. Juicy and packed with flavor, they’re prepared with a simple rub and finished on the grill for the best sous vide beef ribs out there!
Prep Time30 minutes
Cook Time1 day
Total Time1 day 30 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American, BBQ

Ingredients

  • 2 racks beef back or spare ribs
  • 1 cup BBQ sauce optional

Dry Rub

  • 2 tbsp kosher salt
  • 2 tbsp ground black pepper

Instructions

  • Trim the fat off the rib racks. Remove the silver skin, as well as any excess fat across the surface off the rack. Leave rib rack intact (i.e. don’t cut down into individual ribs)
  • Prepare the rub by mixing one part kosher salt to one part black pepper. Mix thoroughly before rubbing liberally over the surface of the ribs, making sure to work into any dips or crevices on the racks.
  • Place the racks in a vacuum bag each and seal.
  • Place bags in sous vide water bath and set temperature to 150°F. Leave for 24-38 hours.
  • Remove bags from water and carefully open sealed bags with scissors.
  • Pat dry with paper towels to remove excess liquid.
  • Transfer beef to preheated grill and sear over high direct heat. For 1-2 minutes on each side.
  • Transfer ribs from grill to counter surface. Carve and serve.