Smoked Beef Short Ribs

Learn how to make Smoked Beef Short Ribs! Smoking them low and slow with a tangy spritz and red wine braising liquid results in delicate and perfectly seasoned meat every time.

📝 Ingredients

• 2 pounds beef short ribs (or 4-5 ribs)
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1 teaspoon pepper
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 2 Tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• 1/2 cup apple cider vinegar
• 1/2 cup beef broth
• 1/4 cup dry red wine (like Pinot Noir or Cabernet)
• 1 Tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
• 1 cup dry red wine (like Pinot Noir or Cabernet)
• 1 cup beef broth
• 1 Tablespoon Worcestershire sauce

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1Preheat your smoker to 225 degrees.
2. 2Prepare your 2 pounds beef short ribs by trimming off the fat cap and silver skin on the top side of the meat (if needed).
3. 3In a small bowl, whisk together the 1 teaspoon kosher salt, 1 teaspoon pepper, and 1 teaspoon garlic powder.
4. 4Drizzle the ribs with 2 Tablespoons extra virgin olive oil and sprinkle with the salt mixture.
5. 5Place the ribs on the smoker and cook for 3 hours.
6. 6In a spray bottle, combine the ½ cup apple cider vinegar, ½ cup beef broth, ¼ cup dry red wine and 1 Tablespoon Worcestershire sauce.
7. 7After 1 hour, start spritzing the ribs every half hour.
8. 8After the 3 hours, place the ribs in a disposable baking pan along with the 1 cup dry red wine, 1 cup beef broth and 1 Tablespoon Worcestershire sauce. Cover the pan with foil and cook about 2 hours longer, until the internal temperature of your short ribs reads 205-210.
9. 9Let rest for 15-20 minutes before serving.
10. 10Enjoy!