How long to cook beef ribs in oven at 400 degrees?

Tender juicy baked beef ribs always brings delight to my family. And it’s not that difficult to prepare bake beef ribs in the oven. Even if you are an amateur cook, you can pull off a succulent and tender dish that will leave your family and guests speechless.  One question I hear a lot regarding this dish is this.  How long to cook beef ribs in oven at 400 degrees? In this post, we shall share the answer as well as some tips to cook beef ribs better.

How long to cook beef ribs in oven at 400?

It takes 1 hour to cook beef ribs in the oven at 400 degrees Fahrenheit. You will get the ribs ready at 400 degree significantly faster than at other temperatures.  You could even bake the ribs at 450 degrees to get them ready faster. But, there is a risk that the ribs will come out too dry and rough. If you wish to start with such high temperatures, we recommend you to reduce the oven temperature in the course of baking. Your best bet is to cook the ribs at 400 degrees for 40 minutes, then slow cook them at 200 degrees for another 3 hours.

What are other temperatures to bake beef ribs in the oven?

More relevant temperatures for cooking beef ribs are 250, 350 or 375 degrees. If you choose to bake your ribs in the oven at 350 or 375 degrees, you will get them juicy and tender in about 2 hours. If you are of the opinion that the best ribs are obtained by slow cooking, you can choose the 250 degrees option. But you have to wait for 3 hours for the meat to reach the desired tenderness.

Which is the best temperature to cook beef ribs?

No doubt, the optimal cooking temperature for beef ribs is 350 degree Fahrenheit. It makes sure you get succulent and tender ribs in a relatively short time. We hesitate to name 400 degrees an appropriate temperature for baking beef ribs. Even if it’s provides the fastest cooking time, the ribs will end up dry and rough. At 250 degrees, ribs become extremely tender but they take too long to cook. We would recommend you to increase the temperature a bit to 300 degrees to cut down the waiting time and get the same great tasting ribs.

How to slow cook beef ribs in the oven at 350 degrees?

This is the recipe to cook beef ribs in the oven slow.

1. First of all, prepare the beef by cleaning it thoroughly. Remove the silver membrane with a knife if it’s still in place. Then clean the meat under running water. If you mind calorie intake, don’t forget to trim off excess fat.
2. Mix one cup vinegar, one cup lemon juice, and some tablespoons orange juice in a container. Place the beef ribs in the container and let them soak for 4 hours. This will make the meat softer and improve its flavor.
3. Rub the ribs with salt and pepper on both sides. Optionally, apply a coat of barbecue sauce or chili powder. We prefer to use all these ingredients to make the ribs more flavorful and generate a crispier crust.
4. Wrap the seasoned ribs in tin foil and transfer them into a pan. Place the lid onto the pan and bake at 350 degrees for 2 hours. When we are not pressed for time, we use to lower the temperature to 250 after one hour of baking and let the ribs slow cook for another 2 hours. This helps us achieve a more tender meat. As the time is up, remove the pan from the oven and let the ribs settle for 30 minutes without removing the lid. Finally, you can serve the mouthwatering meal with your favorite side dishes.

How to cook beef ribs in the oven fast?

While some people choose to cook the ribs at 400 degrees to get faster results, it may cost them a lot in terms of taste and texture. Increasing the temperature for cutting down the cooking time is not a solution. Here we have a trick that will help stay on the safe side. You need to broil the ribs for 15 minutes in the first place. This will shorten considerably the remaining process. Once broiled, the ribs will need just 50 minutes of baking at 250 degrees to get juicy and crispy.

What to serve with beef ribs?

While BBQ sauce and spices go a long way in improving the taste of beef ribs, there is undoubtedly the need for side dishes to take the ribs goodness to a new level. Some dishes you will never go wrong with during a beef ribs party include baked beans, tomato soups, cornbread, green salad, and sweet potato fries.