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Smoked Beef Short Ribs

Smoked Beef Short Ribs That Melt in Your Mouth Every Time

These Smoked Beef Short Ribs are tender, flavorful, and a perfect crowd-pleaser for any BBQ lover.
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Prep Time 1 hour
Cook Time 7 hours
Resting Time 1 hour
Total Time 9 hours
Servings: 4 ribs
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: BBQ
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Short Ribs
  • 3 pounds Beef Short Ribs Opt for bone-in plate or chuck style for the richest flavor.
For the Dry Rub
  • 1 tablespoon Kosher Salt Essential for tenderizing the meat.
  • 1 tablespoon Black Pepper Adds a zesty kick to your flavor profile.
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder Infuses the ribs with aromatic goodness.
  • 1 teaspoon Onion Powder Offers a mild sweetness.
  • 1 teaspoon Smoked Paprika Optional for an extra layer of smoky flavor.
For the Binding
  • 2 tablespoons Mustard or Oil Helps the dry rub stick to the ribs.
For Smoking
  • 2 cups Wood Chips oak, hickory, or mesquite for BBQ smoke flavor.

Equipment

  • Smoker

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Trim excess fat and remove any silver skin from the beef short ribs. Pat them dry and coat with mustard or oil.
  2. Apply a mix of kosher salt, black pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and smoked paprika evenly across all sides. Rest at room temperature for 30–60 minutes.
  3. Preheat the smoker to maintain a steady temperature of 250°F (120°C) with oak or hickory wood chips.
  4. Place the seasoned ribs bone-side down on the smoker racks and smoke for 5–7 hours until the internal temperature reaches 200–205°F (93–96°C).
  5. Optionally wrap the ribs in butcher paper as the temperature approaches 165–170°F to help retain moisture.
  6. Remove the ribs from the smoker and let them rest, still wrapped, for 30–60 minutes.

Nutrition

Serving: 1ribCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 2gProtein: 30gFat: 24gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 11gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 500mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Select high-quality, well-marbled short ribs for the best results. Use a meat thermometer to monitor internal temperature and ensure juicy ribs.

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