My Smoked Beef Short Ribs are richly flavorful and so juicy. They’re easy to prep and cook to fall off-the-bone tender perfection! This will be your new favorite short rib recipe!
Smoked Short Ribs
You could say beef short ribs are a specialty of mine. I’ve made them in the oven, in the Instant Pot, in the slow cooker, on the grill… and in the smoker! It isn’t difficult to smoke beef short ribs, and it’s worth every bit of effort. There is nothing like the taste and tenderness of beef ribs smoked. Trust me!
Smoking Beef Short Ribs Ingredients
Beef Short RibsOur short ribs rub recipe - paprika, coarse salt, black pepper, garlic powderApple Cider Vinegar
For my smoked beef short ribs recipe, I use a simple mixture of paprika, salt and pepper, and garlic powder. This is a perfect beef short ribs seasoning! It’s simple but gives the beef a beautiful crust.
How to Smoke Beef Short Ribs
Heavier, larger ribs will take longer to smoke.
Smoking Beef Short Ribs Tips
Heavier, larger ribs will take longer to smoke.You want to cook your ribs to meat probe tender. Meat probe tender means the probe will go in and out of the meat without any resistance. It will happen around 190 degrees.I use apple cider vinegar to spritz my ribs as they cook and keep them juicy. There’s no specific amount of apple cider vinegar to use. Just a spritz or two to make them glisten works perfectly.You can skip the overnight brining step if desired. Simply add the salt into the rub instead of using it the night before.
Short Ribs Temperature Chart
I recommend always using a meat thermometer and using our Beef Temperature Chart for best results.
What are short ribs?
Beef short ribs come from multiple areas of the cow, such as the plate, brisket, chuck, or rib areas. They are an excellent choice for all kinds of different cooking styles, like braising, grilling, and smoking. Short ribs generally vary in length from 3 to 6 inches. Typically, you will find 3-inch short ribs when purchasing from your local grocer. Look for beautifully marbled beef for the best results when smoking short ribs. Marbling refers to the white grains running through the meat and is an indicator of flavorful, great beef.
Types of Short Ribs
Boneless Short Ribs
So flavorful, easy-to-prepare boneless short ribs aren’t actually cut from the rib section of the cow. They are actually cut from the chuck, or shoulder.
Bone-in Short Ribs
Bone-in short ribs come from the plate or front belly. These ribs are much fattier and very tasty. They are also called Chuck Short Ribs.
Short Ribs Cuts
English Cut
English Cut is the most common short ribs. The English style cut for short ribs is cut between the ribs to separate them. This will result in a thick piece of meat on top of the bones. This is my favorite cut and what we used in this recipe.
Flanken Cut
Flanken-style short ribs are cut thin. They are usually about a half-inch thick and cut across the bones. This will produce a thinner strip of meat with four to five pieces. For smoking short ribs, I recommend bone-in, English Cut Short Ribs.
Best Beef Short Ribs Recipes
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Smoked Beef Recipes
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Try more of the best beef cuts according to your needs and budget by following my guide on the Best Cuts of Beef and our Popular Beef Dishes! Did you try this recipe? Leave a comment and a rating below to let us know what you think! We love to hear from you!
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