Smoked BBQ Beef Short Ribs Recipe

Name: Smoked BBQ Beef Short Ribs
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 pounds Beef short ribs (or more); 2 TBSP Brown sugar; 1 TBSP Chili powder; 1 TBSP Lawry's seasoning salt; 1 TBSP Onion powder; 1 TBSP Garlic powder; 1 tsp Black pepper; 1 tsp Cayenne pepper; 1 cup Ketchup; 2 TBSP Molasses; 2 TBSP Brown sugar; 2 TBSP Worcestershire sauce; 2 TBSP Apple cider vinegar; 1 TBSP Lemon juice; 1 TBSP Mustard, plain yellow; 1/2 tsp Lawery's seasoned salt; 1/2 tsp Garlic powder; 1/2 tsp Onion powder; 1/2 tsp Black pepper

Servings: persons

3 pounds Beef short ribs (or more)
2 TBSP Brown sugar
1 TBSP Chili powder
1 TBSP Lawry's seasoning salt
1 TBSP Onion powder
1 TBSP Garlic powder
1 tsp Black pepper
1 tsp Cayenne pepper
1 cup Ketchup
2 TBSP Molasses
2 TBSP Brown sugar
2 TBSP Worcestershire sauce
2 TBSP Apple cider vinegar
1 TBSP Lemon juice
1 TBSP Mustard, plain yellow
1/2 tsp Lawery's seasoned salt
1/2 tsp Garlic powder
1/2 tsp Onion powder
1/2 tsp Black pepper

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["Mix rub ingredients and season ribs generously on both sides.", "Wrap in plastic wrap and refrigerate for 24 hours.", "Mix BBQ sauce ingredients and refrigerate until needed.", "(no pre cooking required)", "Set up your grill for Indirect Heat with unlit charcoal.", "Add hot charcoal from a chimney starter to the unlit coals.", "Place a drip pan in the middle and add water.", "Place ribs on the grill over the drip pan.", "Add a couple of handfuls of wet hickory wood chips directly to the hot coals.", "Cook at about 325F for 2 hours.", "(you can add more hickory wood chips for a stronger smoked flavor).", "After 2 Hours glaze generously with bbq sauce and continue cooking for about 10 minutes or so.", "Glazed with a bbq sauce a second time and continue cooking for another 10 minutes or so.", "Glazed with bbq sauce a third time and continue cooking for about another 10 minutes or a bit longer.", """Gently"" remove from the grill and let rest for 15 to 20 minutes before carving and serving."]

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 19 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 pounds Beef short ribs (or more), 2 TBSP Brown sugar, 1 TBSP Chili powder, 1 TBSP Lawry's seasoning salt, and more.

Yes, Smoked BBQ Beef Short Ribs falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Smoked BBQ Beef Short Ribs

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Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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