Description
Smoked beef short ribs deliver mouthwatering flavor straight from your backyard grill. Tender meat falls off the bone, creating a memorable meal that brings friends and family together around the table.
Ingredients
Scale
Meat:
- 5 pounds beef short ribs
Seasonings:
- 2 tablespoons salt
- 1 tablespoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon onion powder
- 1 tablespoon smoked paprika
Liquid:
- 1 cup beef broth
Instructions
- Prepare your smoker to a consistent 225F (107C), ensuring the temperature is stable before adding meat.
- Thoroughly combine 2 tablespoons salt, 1 tablespoon black pepper, 1 tablespoon garlic powder, 1 tablespoon onion powder, and 1 tablespoon smoked paprika in a mixing bowl.
- Massage the entire spice blend generously over every surface of your 5 pounds beef short ribs, creating a complete flavor coating.
- Position the seasoned short ribs bone side down inside the smoker, ensuring they are not touching each other.
- Smoke the ribs for 6 consecutive hours, maintaining a steady 225F (107C) temperature and avoiding frequent lid opening.
- Check the internal meat temperature with a digital thermometer – you want it to reach exactly 200F (93C) for perfect tenderness.
- Remove ribs from smoker and immediately wrap tightly in aluminum foil to preserve moisture and heat.
- Allow ribs to rest undisturbed for 30 minutes, which helps redistribute juices and enhance overall flavor profile.
- After resting, slice against the grain into hearty portions and serve alongside complementary side dishes.
Notes
- Let the short ribs come to room temperature before seasoning to ensure even cooking and maximum flavor absorption.
- Check the smoker temperature periodically and add wood chips as needed to maintain consistent smoke and heat.
- For a tender result, spritz the ribs with apple juice or beef broth every hour to keep the meat moist during the long smoking process.
- If you prefer a gluten-free option, confirm all spices are certified gluten-free before creating the rub mixture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Category: Beef
- Method: Smoking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 500 kcal
- Sugar: 0 g
- Sodium: 833 mg
- Fat: 40 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 23 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 2 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 35 g
- Cholesterol: 120 mg