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6 short ribs smoking on grill.
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4.32 from 111 votes

Smoked Beef Short Ribs

These smoked beef short ribs are amazing. The flavorful crust will dance on your tongue as the slow-smoked buttery meat melts in your mouth.
Prep Time1 hour
Cook Time4 hours
Total Time5 hours
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Servings: 4

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Heat Smoker: Heat the smoker to 275F degrees with an indirect heat zone.
  • Season: Combine the rubs in a small bowl. Rub all over the meat. Let rest on the counter for 1-2 hours.
  • Smoke: Smoke over indirect heat for 3 1/2 to 4 hours, spritzing every 30 minutes with apple cider vinegar until the meat is soft and reaches an internal temperature of about 205F degrees.
  • Rest: Let them rest for 20-30 minutes before serving.

Notes

Instead of the rubs listed, you can use any rub that goes well with beef like my Steak RubAll-Purpose BBQ Rub or a simple blend of kosher salt, black pepper and granulated garlic.
For even more flavor, you can season the ribs and refrigerate them overnight. 

Nutrition

Calories: 399kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 43g | Fat: 23g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Cholesterol: 133mg | Sodium: 729mg | Potassium: 818mg | Calcium: 18mg | Iron: 5mg