Description
Smoked beef short ribs are the ultimate barbecue indulgence, featuring tender, juicy meat infused with a rich smoky flavor. Perfect for any gathering, these ribs will wow your guests and elevate your grilling game. With a simple preparation process and mouthwatering results, you’ll be the star of your next backyard feast.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 lbs beef short ribs
- 2 tbsp paprika
- 1 tbsp garlic powder
- 2 tbsp brown sugar
- 1 tsp cayenne pepper
- 2 cups hickory or mesquite wood chips (soaked)
- 1 cup apple cider vinegar
- 1 cup barbecue sauce
Instructions
- Remove the silver skin from the back of the ribs and pat dry.
- In a bowl, mix paprika, garlic powder, brown sugar, and cayenne; generously rub this mixture onto both sides of the ribs.
- Preheat your smoker to 225°F (107°C) and add soaked wood chips.
- Place the ribs bone-side down in the smoker; smoke for approximately 6 hours.
- Every hour, spritz with apple cider vinegar to maintain moisture.
- After six hours, brush on barbecue sauce and cook for an additional hour until sticky.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 7 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Smoking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 rib (113g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 90mg