Texas Style Smoked Beef Short Ribs

Step 1

Prepare smoker for indirect cooking at 250°F using a neutral wood like apple, cherry or pecan.

Step 2

Trim fat and silver skin from the meaty side. Remove membrane from bone side

Step 3

Mix rub ingredients together and set aside

Step 4

Coat ribs in liquid like olive oil or hot sauce

Step 5

Apply rub evenly being sure to get plenty on the sides

Step 6

Place bone side down on pre-heated smoker

Step 7

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

Step 8

Give the ribs a spritz of apple juice after about 5 hours (apple cider vinegar or water work as well)

Step 9

Remove the ribs from the smoker when your temperature probe reads 203 - 210°F and wrap in foil and leave to rest for 30 minutes

Step 10

Slice the ribs and serve with beans and coleslaw