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Ultimate Smoked Beef Ribs Recipe & Seasoning Blend

Smoked Beef Ribs with Classic Dry Rub

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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 6 hours
Total Time 6 hours 15 minutes
Servings 4

Ingredients
  

  • 1 rack Beef ribs (Back ribs or plate short ribs) Membrane removed
  • 1/4 cup Kosher salt Diamond Crystal preferred
  • 1/4 cup Coarse black pepper 16 mesh recommended for best bark
  • 2 tbsp Smoked paprika For color and mild smoke flavor
  • 2 tbsp Dark brown sugar Packed
  • 1 tbsp Garlic powder
  • 1 tbsp Onion powder

Instructions
 

  • Preheat your smoker to 250°F using oak or hickory wood.
  • In a small bowl, whisk together the Kosher salt, coarse black pepper, smoked paprika, dark brown sugar, garlic powder, and onion powder to create the rub.
  • Remove the silver skin membrane from the back of the beef ribs using a butter knife and paper towel.
  • Apply the seasoning mixture generously to all sides of the ribs, pressing it gently into the meat.
  • Place the ribs in the smoker and cook undisturbed for 3 hours to set the bark.
  • Spritz the ribs with water or beef broth hourly after the first 3 hours, cooking until the internal temperature reaches 203°F (about 3 more hours).
  • Remove the ribs from the smoker and let them rest for 45 minutes before slicing.