Smoked BBQ Beef Ribs

Skip the sweet rubs and sauces and let the beef flavor shine through in this recipe for Texas Style Barbecue Beef Short 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. 1Trim most of the fat and silver skin from the beef ribs.
2. 2Coat ribs in mustard or olive oil to help the rub stick to the meat.
3. 3Mix rub ingredients together if making your own, then apply rub evenly being sure to get plenty on the sides.
4. 4Heat your smoker 250-275°F using a smoke wood like hickory, apple, cherry, pecan or oak.
5. 5Place ribs on the smoker bone side down.
6. 6Smoke for between 6 - 10 hours between 250° - 275°F
7. 7You can start spritzing with a mix of apple cider vinegar and water after two hours. Repeat every hour.
8. 8Remove 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. 9Slice the ribs and serve with beans and coleslaw or any of your favorite bbq sides.