08/04/2026
Classic Smoked Beef Short Ribs 🥩
Rich, smoky, and incredibly tender, these beef short ribs are seasoned simply to let the beef shine. Cook them low and slow until they're probe-tender and practically falling off the bone.
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 7–9 hours
Serves: 4–6
Ingredients:
4–5 lbs Certified Piedmontese Beef Short Ribs
2 tbsp yellow mustard (binder, optional)
Dry Rub
2 tbsp kosher salt
2 tbsp coarse black pepper
1 tbsp garlic powder
1 tbsp smoked paprika
1 tsp onion powder
For Spritzing (Optional)
1 cup beef broth
1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
For Serving
BBQ sauce (optional)
Chopped parsley
Instructions:
Trim any excess fat or loose silver skin from the ribs. Pat dry with paper towels.
Lightly coat the ribs with yellow mustard, then season generously on all sides with the dry rub.
Preheat your smoker to 250°F using oak, hickory, or pecan wood.
Place the ribs bone-side down and smoke for 3–4 hours, until a deep mahogany bark develops.
If desired, spritz the ribs every hour after the first 2 hours with the beef broth and apple cider vinegar mixture to help keep the exterior moist.
Once the bark is set, wrap the ribs tightly in butcher paper or foil and return them to the smoker.
Continue cooking until the internal temperature reaches 203–205°F and the meat is probe-tender, about 3–5 more hours.
Remove from the smoker and let the ribs rest for 30–45 minutes before slicing.
Serve as-is or brush with your favorite BBQ sauce during the final 15 minutes of cooking for a sticky glaze.