Description
Smoked beef short ribs are a true barbecue delight, boasting tender meat infused with rich, smoky flavors that practically melt in your mouth. Perfect for summer gatherings or cozy indoor dinners, this recipe transforms a simple cut of beef into a showstopper that will leave your guests raving. With just a handful of ingredients and easy-to-follow steps, you can recreate that unforgettable backyard barbecue experience right in your kitchen.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 lbs beef short ribs
- 2 tbsp kosher salt
- 1 tbsp black pepper
- 2 tsp garlic powder
- 2 tsp onion powder
- 2 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 cup favorite BBQ sauce
- 1/4 cup Worcestershire sauce
Instructions
- Pat the beef short ribs dry with paper towels to enhance flavor absorption.
- In a bowl, mix kosher salt, black pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and smoked paprika. Generously rub this mixture onto the ribs.
- Preheat your smoker to 225?F (107?C) and add hickory or oak wood chips for optimal flavor.
- Place the seasoned ribs bone-side down in the smoker and smoke for approximately 4 hours.
- After smoking, brush the ribs with your favorite BBQ sauce and cook for an additional hour until glazed.
- Let the ribs rest for about 10 minutes before slicing and serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Smoking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 rib (approximately 200g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 90mg