Description
Learn how to make tender and flavorful smoked beef short ribs that are perfect for your next backyard barbecue. These ribs are seasoned with a blend of spices, smoked low and slow, and are sure to impress your guests.
Ingredients
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Ingredients:
- 4 bone-in beef short ribs (about 3–4 pounds)
- 2 tablespoons yellow mustard
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons coarse kosher salt
- 1 tablespoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare Smoker: Preheat your smoker to 250°F using wood chips or chunks like oak, hickory, or mesquite for rich flavor.
- Season Ribs: Pat the short ribs dry. Mix mustard and olive oil, then rub over ribs. Combine salt, pepper, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, and cayenne. Season ribs generously.
- Smoke Ribs: Place ribs bone-side down on smoker grates. Smoke for 6–8 hours until internal temperature reaches 200–205°F.
- Rest and Serve: Rest ribs for 20–30 minutes before slicing and serving.
Notes
- Low and slow cooking is key for tender ribs.
- Consider wrapping in butcher paper for faster cooking or moisture retention.
- Serve with classic barbecue sides like coleslaw or baked beans.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 7 hours
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Smoking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 rib
- Calories: 580
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 980mg
- Fat: 48g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 24g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 140mg
