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Smoked beef short ribs on parchment paper
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Tender Smoked Beef Short Ribs

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!
Cook Time4 hours
Brining time (optional)12 hours
Total Time16 hours
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: how to smoke beef short ribs, smoked beef short ribs, smoked short ribs, smoking beef short ribs
Servings: 4
Calories: 643kcal

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 4 Beef Short Ribs
  • 2 Tablespoons Paprika
  • 1 Tablespoon Coarse Salt
  • 1 Tablespoon Black Pepper
  • 1 Tablespoon Garlic Powder
  • Apple Cider Vinegar

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

Instructions

  • Sprinkle short ribs with coarse salt and place, uncovered, in the fridge, overnight.
    ingredients for smoked beef short ribs with labels
  • Preheat your smoker to 285 degrees Fahrenheit. Place the remaining seasonings in a small bowl and mix well.
    short ribs seasoning mixed in a bowl
  • Sprinkle the seasoning mixture over the ribs and thoroughly cover them, from top to bottom.
    Seasoning beef short ribs from a jar
  • Place on the smoker and cook for 4 hours, or until the ribs are meat probe 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.
    Short ribs on the grill
  • Remove from the smoker and let them rest for about 20 minutes before serving. Enjoy!
    Smoked beef short ribs sliced on parchment paper in a basket

Notes

  • Meat probe tender means that the probe will go in and out of the meat without any resistance. It will happen around 190 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • There’s no specific amount of apple cider vinegar. Just a spritz or two.
  • You can skip the overnight brining step if you desire. Simply just add the salt into the rub instead of seasoning the night before.

Nutrition

Calories: 643kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 70g | Fat: 37g | Saturated Fat: 16g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 16g | Cholesterol: 212mg | Sodium: 1982mg | Potassium: 1409mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 1732IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 46mg | Iron: 9mg