Smoked Beef Recipes (Smoked Short Ribs)

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Learn how to make all the best smoked beef recipes in my handy guide, featuring fall-off-the-bone smoked beef short ribs!

Cook Time4

Brining time (optional)12

Total Time16

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: American

Keyword: Best smoked beef recipes, smoked beef recipes, Smoker recipes, Smoking beef

Servings:

Calories: 643kcal

See our Beef Temperature Chart for helpful tips on cooking any cut of beef!

Sprinkle short ribs with coarse salt and place, uncovered, in the fridge, letting it rest 6 hours or overnight.
Preheat your smoker to 285° F. Add the remaining seasonings in a small bowl and mix well.
Sprinkle the seasoning mixture over the ribs and thoroughly cover them, patting them down well.
Place on the smoker and cook for 4 hours, or until the ribs are tender. Spritz the ribs once every hour with the apple cider vinegar. When the meat is ready, it will literally feel like you are putting the meat probe through soft butter.
Remove from the smoker and let them rest for about 20 minutes before serving. Enjoy!

The most important part of smoking meat is making sure it comes to the right temperature without going too high over, or else it can risk getting tough. Refer to my Beef Temperature Chart for all the details on cooking temperatures and doneness!
These recipes all come with fantastic rubs and seasonings included, but feel free to swap them out for your favorite! Or, check out my list below for a couple of my best beef rubs, and choose the one that sounds the best to you.
Most smoked beef recipes are pretty lengthy, and take a long time to cook. Plan accordingly and start them cooking bright and early so they're done by dinner! These are the perfect recipes for dinner parties so you don't need to touch the stove.
Most pellets will work out great for smoking beef, but I've included my favorites in each recipe, too!