Smoked Beef Short Ribs

Beef short ribs transformed into incredibly tender, smokey perfection thanks to the low and slow smoking method that infuses every bite with quintessential barbecue flavors and texture.

Are you looking for a mouthwatering Smoked Beef Short Ribs recipe? Make these succulent, bone-in, meaty short ribs smoked on a pellet grill to achieve the perfect tenderness and rich flavor with every bite.

Ingredients

  • 3 – 4 lbs Bone in Beef Short Ribs
  • 2 tbsp GirlsCanGrill Brisket Rub or SPG blend (salt, pepper and garlic powder) or your favorite bold barbecue spice blend.
  • 1 tsp Kosher Salt omit if using SPG blend
  • Black Pepper omit if using an SPG blend
  • Vinegar mop for mop*

Instructions

Prep the Short Ribs:

  • Remove the short ribs from the package and pat dry.
    3 – 4 lbs Bone in Beef Short Ribs
  • Remove the membrane on the back of the ribs if desired / needed by using a butter knife. Slide the butter knife beneath the thin layer and gently pull up. Grab it with a paper towel and gently pull it off the back of each rib.
  • Season the ribs liberally with the spice blend, salt and pepper. Allow the ribs to sit at room temperature for 45 minutes.
    2 tbsp GirlsCanGrill Brisket Rub, Black Pepper, 1 tsp Kosher Salt

Prep the Smoker

  • Prep your pellet grill for 225 degrees F.
  • Check that the auger is filled with pellets. See our suggestions below for pellet brands and additional smoke.

Smoke the Short Ribs:

  • When the grill is preheated, add the beef short ribs to the grill grate and close the lid.
  • Smoke the ribs for 2 to 3 hours until a nice bark forms.
  • At this point you can choose to start spritzing with your mop in a spray bottle every 30 to 45 minutes for the duration of the cook. Alternatively, you could also wrap the short ribs in butcher paper to help keep them moist.
    Vinegar mop
  • Continue to smoke the beef ribs until they reach 203 to 205 degrees F with an instant-read thermometer. The probe should slide easily into the tender meat without resistance.

Serve:

  • Using long tongs, remove the smoked beef short ribs from the grill and let them rest for 10 minutes.
  • Serve the smoked short ribs with your desired side dishes and a side of bbq sauce.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 440kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 47g | Fat: 26g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 11g | Cholesterol: 147mg | Sodium: 744mg | Potassium: 907mg | Fiber: 0.4g | Sugar: 0.2g | Vitamin A: 8IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 41mg | Iron: 6mg
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