Texas-Style Beef Ribs - cooking recipe

Ingredients

3 tablespoons kosher salt
2 tablespoons dark brown sugar
1 tablespoon onion powder
1 tablespoon smoked paprika
1 teaspoon ground mustard
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1 teaspoon dried basil
1 teaspoon ground cumin
2 (3 lb) slabs beef ribs
Mopping Sauce
1 cup ketchup
1/2 cup apple cider vinegar
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon ground cumin

Preparation

In a small bowl, combine salt, brown sugar, onion powder, paprika, mustard, thyme, basil, and cumin.
Rinse ribs and pat dry. Remove thin membrane from back of ribs by piercing it with a sharp knife and pulling it off. Rub salt mixture evenly over ribs. Let stand at room temperature for 30 minutes.
Preheat one side of grill to medium-low (250 - 300 degrees).
Grill ribs, meaty side down, over indirect heat, with grill lid closed, for 2 hours, brushing ribs every 30 minutes with Mopping Sauce. Turn ribs over, and cook for 3-4 hours, brushing every 30 minutes with Mopping Sauce. Cook until meat is very tender. Serve immediately.
Mopping Sauce:
In a small bowl, combine ketchup, vinegar, Worcestershire, onion powder, garlic powder, and cumin. Store in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.