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Smoked Beef Ribs

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Smoked Beef Ribs are a flavorful and tender barbecue favorite, slow-cooked over wood smoke to infuse deep, rich flavors into the meat. Perfect for gatherings or a weekend treat, these ribs offer a deliciously smoky crust and juicy, fall-off-the-bone texture.

Ingredients

  1. 3 to 4 pounds beef ribs
    2 tablespoons olive oil
    3 tablespoons beef rub or barbecue dry rub (store-bought or homemade)
    1 teaspoon smoked paprika
    1 teaspoon garlic powder
    1 teaspoon onion powder
    Salt and black pepper to taste
    Wood chips for smoking (hickory, oak, or mesquite)

Instructions

Trim excess fat from ribs. Rub olive oil evenly over the ribs.

  1. Mix beef rub, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Generously coat ribs with the seasoning mixture.
  2. Preheat smoker to 225°F (107°C). Add wood chips for smoke flavor.
  3. Place ribs bone-side down in the smoker. Smoke for 4-6 hours until tender and smoky crust forms, maintaining temperature and adding wood chips as needed.
  4. Check doneness by ensuring meat is tender and pulls away from the bone easily.
  5. Remove ribs and let rest for 10-15 minutes before slicing. Serve with your favorite barbecue sauce or sides.

Notes

  • Use different rubs such as spicy, sweet, or herb-based for varied flavor.
  • Serve with tangy barbecue sauce, chimichurri, or dry for different taste profiles.
  • Oven method: bake ribs low and slow, then finish on the grill if no smoker available.
  • Try fruit woods like apple or cherry for milder smoke flavor.

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