Smoked Beef Short Ribs

We love grilling out ribs during the summer time. But since getting a smoker, we have enjoyed them even more. The meat is falling off the bone tender and always a crowd favorite.

The smoker allows for the ribs to cook slow until they have the best flavor. The added dry rub will leave your friends and family wanting more.

The next time you want to cook ribs, make these Smoked short ribs. You will be so impressed how the meat just fall-off the bones without using a sharp knife. You may even like these Grilled Country Style Ribs, 3-2-1 Smoked Ribs or this Smoked Pork Ribs.

What are Beef Short Ribs?

Beef Short Ribs are one of my favorite ribs to cook. They are cut of meat that is taken from the ribs, brisket, chuck plate of a cattle.

They are a short portion of the rib bone and surrounding areas of the meat. These short plate ribs can vary in thickness of but are so flavorful.

Ingredients 

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How to Make Beef Short Ribs in the Smoker

• Step 1 – Heat Smoker – Preheat the smoker to 225 degrees Fahrenheit. 
• Step 2 – Prepare Ribs – Remove any membranes or excess fat from the short ribs.  

• Step 3 – Combine Seasoning Mixture – Mix together the seasoning mixture. Then rub the mixture on both sides of the short ribs. Let the ribs rest at room temperature with the seasoning mixture on for 1-2 hours.  

• Step 4 – Smoke Ribs – Place the ribs in the smoker and cook for 3-4 hours.  Spritz the ribs with apple cider vinegar every 30 minutes.  Continue to cook until the Ribs have reached an internal temperature of 200-205 degrees Fahrenheit.  

• Step 5 – Top with BBQ Sauce – Rub the ribs with the barbecue sauce. Cook for the last 15-30 minutes of the cook time. 

• Step 6 – Remove Ribs – Remove the ribs from the smoker.  Let the rest for 20-30 minutes. 

• Step 7 – Serve and Enjoy – Then they are ready to serve and enjoy.

Beef Short Ribs Seasoning Recipe

We used a simple seasoning to have short marinate in. This dry rub can easily be changed to what you prefer. This blend is easy to make but adding in onion powder or other special seasoning is great too.

Can you Bake Short Beef Ribs?

Yes, if you do not have a smoker or would prefer to bake them, then you can.

• Season the ribs as the recipe indicates.
• Place the short ribs in a baking dish and cover the aluminum foil.
• Place in a preheated oven at 275 degrees.
• Bake the ribs for at least 2 hours. You may need to bake the ribs for at least 3 hours. It all depends on your oven.
• You will know ribs are done when the meat is pulling away from the bones. They are also fork tender and loaded with flavor.
• We recommend to slow cook the ribs and not rush the process when cooking in the oven.

What to Serve with Smoked Short Ribs?

There are many different sides that you can enjoy with these smoked short ribs recipe. These are some of our favorites.

• Smoked Corn on the Cob – This Smoked Corn on the Cob Recipe is made with simple seasoning and easy to make. Smoky flavored corn makes the best side dish.
• Pasta Salad – When we BBQ we love to make a simple pasta salad. It is the perfect summertime side dish as it can be made in a variety of ways.
• Cheesy Foil Pack Potatoes – Simple ingredient Cheesy Foil Pack Potatoes makes an easy side dish. Bake in the oven or place on the grill for a delicious cheesy side.