Smoky Buffalo Ribs

No additives, gluten free. No added hormones, no antibiotics, no steroids. Delicious, lean and good for you. The healthy low fat and all natural meat is a great alternative to beef.

Smoky Bison Back Ribs

prep 20 mins | cook 2 hours, 30 mins | total 2 hours, 50 mins | yield 8 servings

author the bison council – https://www.bisoncouncil.com/

This is a simple and basic way to prepare perfectly tender bison back ribs. You can switch up this recipe with different spice rubs and glazing sauces, but the cooking process is always the same. From start to finish, dinner is on the table in about 3 hours.

Ingredients

4 lbs. buffalo ribs (fully thawed)
1 cup of water

For Spice Rub

2 tbsp. lemon pepper
2 tbsp. garlic salt
2 tsp. cayenne
1 tsp. ground rosemary
1/2 tsp. ground thyme

For Glazing Sauce

2 cups chopped onions
1 clove minced garlic
1 cup ketchup
1/4 cup firmly packed brown sugar
1 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. coarse ground pepper
2 tbsp. balsamic vinegar
1 tbsp. Worcestershire sauce
1 tbsp. grainy mustard

Note: Spice rub can be made in larger batches and kept in a sealed jar at room temperature for up to 6 months. Use dried spices only.

Instructions

To Make Glazing Sauce

Combine all ingredients in a small saucepan.
Cover and simmer for 10 minutes.

Note: Glaze can be made in larger batches ahead of time and refrigerated in a sealed container fridge for 2 days.

For the Back Ribs

Cook the bison back rib racks whole to retain meat juices. Carve into individual pieces to serve.
Combine all spices into a small bowl and blend well.
Generously season rib racks on both sides with the rub.
Grill on both sides under the broiler of your oven on high heat until crust forms (3-5 minutes a side).
Turn the oven down to 250°F.
Transfer bone side down to an oiled grate inside a roasting pan. Add 1 cup of water.
Cover and cook for 1½ hour. Turn over and cook for another 45 minutes until meat is tender. Remove and let stand 10 minutes for the juices to settle.
Place the ribs bone side down on a cookie sheet lined with parchment paper or onto the oiled grill of the BBQ set to medium low heat.
Brush glazing sauce on the meat and cook for another 15 minutes until caramelized.