Description
Smoked Beef Short Ribs are the ultimate comfort food, with tender, juicy meat that falls off the bone and a smoky flavor that will leave you craving more. This recipe is perfect for gatherings and can be easily customized to suit your taste preferences. With a rich barbecue glaze and simple preparation steps, these ribs will be the star of your next cookout or family dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs beef short ribs
- 2 tsp salt
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 3 tbsp BBQ rub (your choice)
- 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
- 1/4 cup low-sodium beef broth
- 1/2 cup ketchup
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
Instructions
- Trim excess fat from beef short ribs.
- Season both sides generously with salt, pepper, and BBQ rub.
- Preheat your smoker or grill to 225°F (107°C) for indirect cooking.
- Place seasoned ribs on the grill away from direct heat and smoke for about four hours, basting with a mixture of apple cider vinegar and beef broth every hour.
- In a saucepan, combine ketchup and brown sugar over medium heat until bubbly and thickened to create your glaze.
- Brush the glaze on the ribs during the last half hour of cooking.
- Allow ribs to rest for a few minutes before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 240 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Smoking/Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 oz (85g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 80mg