4.5 from 12 votes
Smoked Beef Short Ribs
A simple and flavorful recipe that's sure to be a favorite.
Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
9 hrs
Total Time
9 hrs 20 mins
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 445 kcal
Course:
Main Course , Dinner
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 rib rack beef plate short ribs about 6 lbs
- 2 Tbsp hot sauce
- 3 Tbsp kosher salt or to taste (1.5 - 2 Tbsp if you like it less salty)
- 3 Tbsp black pepper coarsely ground (adjust to taste; 1.5 - 2 Tbsp for a mild peppery taste)
- 2 Tbsp granulated garlic or garlic powder
- 1 Tbsp granulated onion or onion powder
Instructions
- Preheat the smoker to about 275F - 285F. Add a water pan.
- Mix the ingredients for the dry rub in a small bowl and set aside.
- Remove the membrane and trim the fat cap to about 1/4".
- Slather the ribs with the hot sauce, then apply the rub, very evenly.
- Smoke, meat side up, for about 8.5 - 9 hours, or until the internal temperature reaches 203F in the thickest part. Keep the water pan full during smoking to prevent drying the meat from drying out.
- Wrap the ribs in butcher paper and let rest at room temperature until the internal temperature drops to 145F. Then slice and serve. If serving later, let the ribs rest room temperature, uncovered, for 15 minutes, then place in a cooler box. It will take about 2-3 hours before the ribs reach 145F internal temperature, longer if you preheat the cooler with hot water.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
445kcal
(22%)
Carbohydrates
4g
(1%)
Protein
48g
(96%)
Fat
25g
(38%)
Saturated Fat
11g
(55%)
Cholesterol
147mg
(49%)
Sodium
2866mg
(119%)
Potassium
954mg
(27%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
12IU
(0%)
Vitamin C
3mg
(3%)
Calcium
36mg
(4%)
Iron
6mg
(33%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 445
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 445kcal | 22% |
| Carbohydrates | 4g | 1% |
| Protein | 48g | 96% |
| Fat | 25g | 38% |
| Saturated Fat | 11g | 55% |
| Cholesterol | 147mg | 49% |
| Sodium | 2866mg | 119% |
| Potassium | 954mg | 20% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 12IU | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 3mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 36mg | 4% |
| Iron | 6mg | 33% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.