Description
A deeply flavorful recipe for slow-smoked beef short ribs, perfect for any meat lover.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 lbs beef short ribs
- 1/4 cup kosher salt
- 2 tablespoons black pepper
- 1 tablespoon garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
- 1 cup beef broth
- 1/2 cup Worcestershire sauce
Instructions
- Preheat your smoker to 250°F (121°C).
- Combine salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, and cayenne pepper in a small bowl.
- Generously season the short ribs on all sides with the spice rub.
- Place the seasoned short ribs directly on the smoker grates.
- Smoke for 4-5 hours, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
- Remove the ribs from the smoker and place them in a foil pan.
- Pour the beef broth and Worcestershire sauce over the ribs.
- Cover the pan tightly with foil.
- Return the pan to the smoker and continue to cook for another 2-3 hours, or until the ribs are tender and reach an internal temperature of 200-205°F (93-96°C).
- Remove from the smoker and let rest for 15-20 minutes before serving.
Notes
- For an extra smoky flavor, use wood chunks like hickory or mesquite.
- You can also finish these ribs in the oven if you don’t have a smoker for the entire duration.
- Serve with your favorite barbecue sauce or the pan juices.
- Prep Time: 20 min
- Cook Time: 7 hours
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Smoking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 rib
- Calories: 750
- Sugar: 5
- Sodium: 1200
- Fat: 50
- Saturated Fat: 20
- Unsaturated Fat: 30
- Trans Fat: 1
- Carbohydrates: 10
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 60
- Cholesterol: 200
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