Texas-Style Smoked Beef Short Ribs | Rich, Juicy, and Full of Bark
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Smoked Beef Short Ribs
Beef short ribs are often called the “brisket on a stick” of barbecue rich, meaty, and loaded with deep beef flavor. When smoked low and slow, they develop a crusty bark on the outside while staying juicy and tender inside.
This version uses a simple Texas-style approach that lets the meat shine just smoke, tallow, and time. Wrapped and finished in a foil pan, the ribs braise in their own rendered fat for a melt-in-your-mouth bite that’s pure BBQ perfection.
Meatkingz Tip:
When smoking beef short ribs, patience is key . You want that thick bark to form before wrapping. If you wrap too early, you’ll lose that deep crusty texture that makes these ribs so incredible.
Beef tallow is a secret weapon here. It keeps the ribs juicy and infuses them with rich, beefy flavor as they finish cooking. If you don’t have tallow on hand, rendered fat from your last brisket cook works just as well.
Always rest your ribs before slicing, that’s where the magic happens.
INGREDIENTS
- 1 slab of beef short ribs (cut into individual bones)
- Meatkingz Texas Reign BBQ Rub (or your favorite Texas-style BBQ rub)
- ¼ cup beef tallow
- Optional: butcher paper or foil pan for wrapping
COOKING INSTRUCTIONS
- Prep the Ribs
Trim any excess fat from the ribs. Season generously on all sides with Texas Reign BBQ Rub and let them rest while you preheat your smoker.
- Smoke the Ribs
Set your smoker to 275°F.
Place the ribs bone-side down and smoke for about 2½ hours, or until the internal temperature reaches 160°F and a dark, rich bark has formed.
- Wrap and Braise
Transfer the ribs to a foil pan and add ¼ cup of beef tallow.
Cover the pan tightly with foil and return it to the smoker. Continue cooking for another 1 to 1½ hours, or until the internal temperature reaches 195–200°F and the ribs are probe-tender.
- Rest and Serve
Remove from the smoker and let the ribs rest for 30 minutes before serving. This allows the juices to redistribute and the fat to settle for a perfect, buttery texture.
Hi, I’m Ziad!
Born in Lebanon and raised in Canada, I know the value of resilience. My family and I were homeless for four years before starting over in Canada, and that experience taught me to never give up. In 2019, I founded Meatkingz to share my love for food and bold flavors with the world. From humble beginnings, I now aim to inspire others to chase their passions, stay hungry, and keep pushing forward — no matter what life throws your way.
