Texas-Style Beef Short Ribs Recipe

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   In a small bowl combine pepper, salt, and garlic powder (if using) to make the rub. Season ribs all over liberally with the rub.

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   Fire up

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   or

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   to 225u00b0F, adding chunks of smoking wood chunks (see shopping link above) when at temperature. When the wood is ignited and producing smoke, place the ribs in the smoker or grill, meat side up, and smoke until an instant read thermometer registers 165u00b0F when inserted into the thickest part of the ribs.

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   Wrap each rack of ribs tightly in butcher paper and return to smoker. Continue cooking until an instant read thermometer registers 185u00b0F when inserted into the thickest part of the ribs. There should be no resistance when inserting the thermometer into the meat.

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   Transfer ribs to an empty cooler and let rest for a minimum of 30 minutes, up to 3 hours. Slice ribs into individual bones and serve.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.