Description
Indulge in the rich, smoky goodness of Flavorful Smoked Beef Ribs with this ultimate recipe. Perfectly seasoned and slow-smoked to tender perfection, these ribs are a BBQ lover’s dream.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 4 pounds beef short ribs (bone-in)
- 2 tablespoons yellow mustard
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Seasoning:
- ¼ cup brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons smoked paprika
- 1 tablespoon kosher salt
- 1 tablespoon coarse black pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
Additional:
- 1 cup beef broth or apple juice (for spritzing)
- Wood chunks or chips (hickory, oak, or mesquite)
Instructions
- Prepare the Ribs: Trim excess fat from the ribs and rub with mustard and olive oil.
- Season the Ribs: Combine brown sugar, paprika, salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and cayenne. Coat the ribs with the spice mix.
- Smoke the Ribs: Smoke at 250°F for 3 hours, spritzing with broth/apple juice. Wrap and smoke for 2-3 more hours until tender.
- Rest and Serve: Rest ribs for 30 minutes before slicing and serving.
Notes
- For extra bark, smoke ribs unwrapped and spritz frequently.
- Serve with BBQ sides like coleslaw, baked beans, or cornbread.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
- Calories: 640
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 880mg
- Fat: 42g
- Saturated Fat: 17g
- Unsaturated Fat: 21g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 52g
- Cholesterol: 160mg
