Simple Smoked Beef Short Ribs

Tender beef short ribs smoked to perfection, slathered with a tangy mustard sauce and seasoned with a flavorful spice rub. Served with barbecue sauce, these ribs are perfect for a hearty meal.

6 servings
3 hr 40 min

Ingredients

  • 6 pieces beef short ribs
  • 1 cup barbecue sauce
  • 1 cup prepared yellow mustard
  • ¼ cup dill pickle juice
  • ¼ cup red wine vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1 teaspoon granulated garlic
  • 1 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 2 tablespoons sea salt
  • 2 tablespoons black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon granulated garlic
  • 2 teaspoons white cane sugar

Cooking Instructions

  1. 1.

    Remove the ribs from the refrigerator and outline the bones with a sharp, pointed paring knife. Combine all the ingredients for the mustard slather in a small bowl and blend well. Brush the slather over the entire surface of the ribs.

    15 min

  2. 2.

    Combine all the ingredients for the rub in a small bowl and blend well. Sprinkle the rub over the slathered ribs.

    10 min

  3. 3.

    Heat a cooker to 230° to 250°F. Oil the rack and place the ribs on it bone side down over indirect heat. Cover and cook for 1 to 1 1/2 hours. Turn and cook for 45 minutes more, then turn and cook for another 45 minutes, or until the ribs reach 185°F on a meat thermometer.

    180 min

  4. 4.

    Transfer the ribs to a cutting board and let them rest, covered loosely with aluminum foil, for 10 to 15 minutes. Cut the ribs into individual pieces and serve with barbecue sauce.

    15 min

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