How to Smoke Beef Short Ribs

Smoking beef short ribs can result in a mouthwatering and tender meat dish that is packed with flavour. By following these easy steps, you'll learn how to prepare and smoke beef short ribs to perfection. Get ready to enjoy a delicious barbecue treat!

Ingredients:

• Beef Ribs
• Flaming Coals Bovine Espresso Rub
• Hardcore Carnivore Rub
• Kosmos Q Competition Sauce

Step 1: Trim and Prepare

Start by trimming off any excess layer of fat from the beef ribs. Flip them over and remove the membrane from the underside.

Step 2: Apply the Rubs

Generously apply a combination of Flaming Coals Bovine Espresso and Hardcore Carnivore Rubs to the beef short ribs. This flavourful blend will create a delicious bark on the meat.

Step 3: Allow the Ribs to Rest

Let the beef short ribs sit for a while, allowing the rubs to penetrate the meat and enhance its flavour.

Step 4: Start the Charcoal

Prepare your smoker by using 1.5 kilograms of hardwood lump charcoal. You can light the charcoal using an electric charcoal starter wand. If you don't have a starter wand, a chimney or firelighters can be used as alternatives.

Step 5: Set Up the Temperature Control

Utilise the Flaming Coals Temp Master Pro to control the temperature. Attach it to the side of your offset smoker, removing the bottom vent and attaching the adapter plate. Connect the fan to the control box, where you can set the target temperature (121 degrees Celsius or 250 degrees Fahrenheit).

Step 6: Place the Ribs in the Smoker

Position the beef short ribs in the Flaming Coals Offset Smoker. For added smoky flavour, add some cherry chunks to the charcoal basket.

Step 7: Spritz and Monitor

After the first hour, check the meat and spritz it with apple juice to keep it moist and tender.

Step 8: Maintain the Heat

Add another handful of charcoal and additional cherry chunks after the initial 4 hours of smoking.

Step 9: Check for Doneness

After approximately 4 hours, use a probe to check the meat for tenderness and ensure it's thoroughly cooked.

Step 10: Wrap the Ribs

Remove the beef short ribs from the smoker and wrap them in pink butcher's paper. This will expedite the cooking process while preserving the beautiful bark.

Step 11: Continue Cooking

Place the wrapped ribs back in the offset smoker and cook for an additional 3 hours.

Step 12: Final Touch with Sauce

Unwrap the ribs and brush them with Kosmos Q Competition BBQ Sauce, adding a final layer of flavour.

Step 13: Slice and Serve

Slice up the smoked beef short ribs and savour the delectable results of your smoking adventure. Enjoy!

Conclusion:

Smoking beef short ribs requires a bit of time and patience, but the end result is well worth the effort. With these step-by-step instructions, you'll be able to achieve tender, flavorful, and mouthwatering beef short ribs that will impress your family and friends at your next barbecue gathering.

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by: Michael Wilkie