Smoked BBQ Beef Ribs

Ingredients

• 1 7-8lb rack beef short ribs
• 2 tbsp yellow mustard
• 1/2 cup water
• 1/2 cup apple cider vinegar
• 2 tbsp black pepper (freshly ground)
• 2 tbsp kosher salt
• 2 tbsp garlic powder (garlic flakes also works)

Instructions

1. 1

   Trim most of the fat and silver skin from the beef ribs.

2. 2

   Coat ribs in mustard or olive oil to help the rub stick to the meat.

3. 3

   Mix rub ingredients together if making your own, then apply rub evenly being sure to get plenty on the sides.

4. 4

   Heat your smoker 250-275°F using a smoke wood like hickory, apple, cherry, pecan or oak.

5. 5

   Place ribs on the smoker bone side down.

6. 6

   Smoke for between 6 - 10 hours between 250° - 275°F

7. 7

   You can start spritzing with a mix of apple cider vinegar and water after two hours. Repeat every hour.

8. 8

   Remove the ribs from the smoker when probe tender (between 200- 207°F) and rest for at least 30 minutes. If you need to rest longer, wrap in aluminum foil or butcher paper and leave to rest wrapped in old towels in a cooler.

9. 9

   Slice the ribs and serve with beans and coleslaw or any of your favorite bbq sides.