How to Smoke Beef Short Ribs

Transform your backyard into a BBQ haven with our guide on how to smoke short ribs like a pitmaster. Mouthwatering flavor and tenderness await!

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Prep Time: 5

Cook Time: 40

Total Time: 45

Author: Heather Painchaud

Servings: 12

Ingredients

12 short ribs about 1 lb, raw and defrosted
⅓ cup dry rub of choice*
½ cup barbecue sauce of choice**

Instructions

1. Coat each of the short ribs with the dry rub. Be sure to cover both sides.
2. Preheat the smoker to 165 degrees.
3. Place the ribs on the bottom grill grate.
4. Smoke for ½ an hour.
5. Baste each rib with BBQ sauce.
6. Turn the smoker up to 350 degrees.
7. Grill the ribs for 5-10 mins, flipping halfway.

Notes

*We love to use this homemade dry rub recipe - it makes the most amazing ribs! You'll need brown sugar, salt, black pepper, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, cinnamon, and cayenne pepper.

**This is the best homemade BBQ sauce recipe to use!

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