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Texas-Style Smoked Beef Short Ribs

Texas-Style Smoked Beef Short Ribs

Recipe Details

Author Meat Church
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 8 to 10 hours

Summary

Massive, bark-crusted beef short ribs seasoned simply and smoked low and slow over robust wood for deep, peppery, savory Texas BBQ flavor and a jiggly, melt-in-your-mouth finish.

Instructions

  1. 1

    Prepare the smoker to 250°F using a robust wood such as post oak, oak, or mesquite.

  2. 2

    Trim the rack: remove any hard fat and silver skin from the meat side. Removing the membrane on the bone side is optional; leave it on if preferred.

  3. 3

    Season generously with Meat Church Holy Cow BBQ Seasoning on the meat side and edges; let the seasoning adhere for at least 30 minutes.

  4. 4

    Place ribs meat-side up in the smoker.

  5. 5

    Spritz every couple of hours with cider vinegar, beef broth, or water to keep the surface moist (optional).

  6. 6

    Cook time for a 3-bone rack is typically 8–10 hours, depending on size. For maximum bark, cook unwrapped; otherwise, wrap tightly in unwaxed butcher paper or foil around 170°F internal (about 6 hours).

  7. 7

    Continue smoking until the meat between the bones is probe tender and the rack is jiggly; target an internal temperature of about 208–210°F.

  8. 8

    Remove from the smoker and rest at ambient temperature for 30–45 minutes. Hold longer in a dry cooler if needed.

  9. 9

    Serve by slicing between the bones to present whole ribs, or remove meat from the bones and cube for sharing.

Ingredients

  • 1 rack beef short ribs (3-bone plate/short ribs) (trimmed of hard fat and silver skin)
  • as needed Meat Church Holy Cow BBQ Seasoning (heavy coat)
  • as needed spritzing liquid (cider vinegar, beef broth, or water)
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