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Flavorful Texas-Style Smoked Beef Short Ribs Recipe

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A simple, authentic Texas-style smoked beef short ribs recipe featuring a pepper-forward dry rub and slow smoking for tender, juicy ribs with a perfect bark.

Ingredients

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  • 3–4 pounds bone-in beef short ribs, well-marbled
  • 2 tablespoons coarsely ground black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon kosher salt
  • 1 tablespoon smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder (optional)
  • 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
  • Mesquite or oak wood chips or chunks
  • 2 tablespoons yellow mustard
  • 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
  • Optional glaze: apple juice and honey or molasses

Instructions

  1. Trim the ribs by removing the silver skin membrane on the bone side using a sharp knife and paper towel for grip (10 minutes).
  2. Lightly coat both sides of the ribs with yellow mustard. Mix dry rub ingredients and generously season both sides of the ribs, pressing the rub into the meat gently (15 minutes).
  3. Preheat smoker to 225°F (107°C). Add mesquite or oak wood chunks and maintain consistent temperature (15-20 minutes).
  4. Place ribs bone side down on smoker grate. Smoke for 3-4 hours until internal temperature reaches about 165°F (74°C), spritzing ribs every hour with apple cider vinegar to keep moist.
  5. Remove ribs and wrap tightly in heavy-duty foil with a splash of apple juice or butter. Return to smoker and cook for 1.5-2 hours until internal temperature reaches 200°F (93°C) and meat is tender.
  6. Let ribs rest in foil for at least 30 minutes before slicing between the bones to redistribute juices.

Notes

Remove the membrane for tenderness. Maintain consistent smoker temperature. Spritz ribs hourly with apple cider vinegar to keep moist and develop bark. Use a meat thermometer to avoid overcooking. Rest ribs before slicing. Optional glaze can be brushed on in last 30 minutes for sweetness. If no smoker, use oven method at 275°F (135°C) covered with water pan for 3-4 hours.

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