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Smoked Beef Ribs

Smoked Beef Ribs are a simple recipe that is easy to get right the first time! Fall off the bone delicious with a flavor-packed bark that is to die for!

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 hrs
Additional Time
1 hr
Total Time
6 hrs 5 mins
Servings: 6 people
Calories: 300 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 3-4 pounds beef ribs back, chuck, or plate - see note
  • 2 tablespoons BBQ sauce see note
  • 2 teaspoons black pepper coarse ground
  • 2 teaspoons garlic salt
  • ¼ cup vinegar white
  • ¾ cup water

Instructions

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  1. Fill smoker with hickory pellets and turn on to 230ºF (see note).
  2. Combine the BBQ sauce, pepper, and salt.
  3. Rub the BBQ sauce mixture onto the Ribs.
  4. Place Ribs on the lowest grate of the smoker and smoke for 2 hours. 
  5. After the 2 hours, combine water and vinegar and spray or brush on the Ribs every hour for 3 more hours or until the ribs register 205-210ºF.
  6. Remove Ribs from the smoker and wrap in parchment paper or foil. Let rest for at least 30 minutes up to an hour. 

Notes

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  • Back Ribs are the least expensive and usually have the smallest amount of meat. You can also use Chuck Ribs or Plate Ribs. Plate Ribs are going to be the nicest type of Ribs with the most meat, with Chuck Ribs falling somewhere in between plate and back.
  • I like to use a lower temperature for thinner Ribs and a higher temperature for thicker Ribs. 
  • Cook the Ribs to reach 205-210ºF, about 3 hours longer, depending on the size of your Ribs.
  • I highly recommend letting the ribs rest for at least 30 minutes, wrapped in foil. This allows juices to be redistributed.

Nutrition Information

Calories 300kcal (15%) Carbohydrates 3g (1%) Protein 32g (64%) Fat 17g (26%) Saturated Fat 7g (35%) Cholesterol 98mg (33%) Sodium 945mg (39%) Potassium 613mg (18%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 2g (4%) Vitamin A 15IU (0%) Calcium 18mg (2%) Iron 3.7mg (21%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6people

Amount Per Serving

Calories 300

% Daily Value*

Calories 300kcal 15%
Carbohydrates 3g 1%
Protein 32g 64%
Fat 17g 26%
Saturated Fat 7g 35%
Cholesterol 98mg 33%
Sodium 945mg 39%
Potassium 613mg 13%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 2g 4%
Vitamin A 15IU 0%
Calcium 18mg 2%
Iron 3.7mg 21%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.