Description
A recipe for tender, flavorful smoked beef ribs.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4–6 pounds beef ribs
- 1/4 cup kosher salt
- 2 tablespoons black pepper
- 1 tablespoon garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon onion powder
- 1 tablespoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
- 1 cup beef broth
- 1/2 cup apple cider vinegar
Instructions
- Preheat your smoker to 250°F (121°C).
- Combine salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, and cayenne pepper in a small bowl.
- Generously season the beef ribs on all sides with the spice rub.
- Place the ribs directly on the smoker grates, bone-side down.
- Smoke for 3-4 hours, or until the ribs reach an internal temperature of 160°F (71°C).
- Remove ribs from the smoker and place them on a large sheet of heavy-duty aluminum foil.
- Pour the beef broth and apple cider vinegar over the ribs.
- Tightly wrap the ribs in the foil.
- Return the wrapped ribs to the smoker and cook for another 2-3 hours, or until the meat is tender and pulls away from the bone easily.
- Remove from the smoker, let rest for 15 minutes, then unwrap and serve.
Notes
- For a crispier bark, you can unwrap the ribs for the last 30 minutes of cooking.
- Experiment with different wood types like hickory, mesquite, or oak for varied smoke flavors.
- Prep Time: 15 min
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Smoking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 rack
- Calories: 800
- Sugar: 5
- Sodium: 1200
- Fat: 50
- Saturated Fat: 20
- Unsaturated Fat: 30
- Trans Fat: 1
- Carbohydrates: 10
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 70
- Cholesterol: 200
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