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Smoke Roasted Beef Short Ribs Recipe

By: Andrea Alden

Perfect for the holiday season, this unique Smoke Roasted Beef Short Ribs recipe allows you to make as much or as little food as you need for your family. Delectable, these ribs are known for their rich and succulent flavor and come at a more economical price than a standing rib roast. Slow smoking infuses flavor directly into the meat the individual servings mean that everyone gets a bite. The traditional flavors of pepper, garlic, and rosemary can be customized by using your favorite barbecue rub instead. Pairing this meal with creamy mashed potatoes, a smoky homemade gravy, and seasonal roasted vegetables will add the height of luxury to your meal without being costly or common.

Prep Time
40 min
Cook Time
180 min
Yield
4+
Difficulty
Medium

Smoke Roasted Beef Short Ribs Recipe

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Ingredients
  • 4+ Beef Short Ribs
  • Salt to taste
  • 1 bunch fresh rosemary, minced
  • 1 to 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • Freshly ground pepper to taste
  • 2 cups (473 ml) beef stock
  • Optional, whisky oak smoking chips or chunks
Method
  1. Preheat your gas or charcoal barbecue to 300°F (149°C). Prepare to use indirect grilling methods and set up your favorite smoking method. 
  2. Separate the ribs into individual bones if not already done. Then, trim the beef short ribs of any extra fat and silverskin. 
    Rub the ribs with salt, fresh rosemary, garlic, and black pepper. 
  3. Set the beef ribs away from the heat above a drip tray with 1½ cups of beef stock. Put the remaining stock into a spray bottle. Alternatively, use cider vinegar and water, beer, or red wine. 
  4. Smoke the beef ribs for 1½ to 2 hours, then wrap them in foil and continue cooking until an internal temperature of 205°F (96°C).  Remove from heat and rest. 
  5. While resting, make a delightful gravy with beef stock and the drippings. Taste the drippings for salt and smoke and adjust accordingly. To make a good gravy, create a roux of equal parts butter or beef fat and flour. Cook the flour down a little so that it darkens in color, then splash in beef stock, drippings, or even vegetable water, a little at a time, whisking between additions. Adjust seasoning to taste, liven things up with Worcestershire or mustard. 
  6. Serve these on a bed of mashed potatoes, with your favorite seasonal sides. 

This recipe for Smoke Roasted Beef Short Ribs takes a traditional holiday recipe and turns it on its head. Individual servings of perfectly cooked, bone-on beef for everyone instead of a whole roast can make your next gathering deliciously unique. How do you make your favorite holiday meals different? Share your unique barbecue holiday meal recipes, ideas, and photos on our social pages like Facebook and TikTok, using the hashtags #NapoleonEats and #NapoleonGrill.

Happy Grilling!

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Season the ribs well with salt

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Season with pepper, garlic, and chopped rosemary

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Allow the salt to penetrate the beef while you set up your barbecue

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Set the beef to smoke

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Smoke for up to 2 hours

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Once smoked, wrap, and then slow cook until 205°F (96°C)

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Drizzle the ribs with Gravy

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Serve on a bed of mashed potatoes with seasonal veg

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The perfect meal for holidays or a weekend

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Enjoy the meal

AndreaAlden
Andrea Alden

I used to be the Sultana of Sizzle, but you can call me Andrea. I have always been passionate about food. Even though I was majoring in Art and Graphic Design, I would frequently be found cooking for my friends and family.

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Recipe Blog - Smoked Short Ribs - Season1

Season the ribs well with salt

Recipe Blog - Smoked Short Ribs - Season2

Season with pepper, garlic, and chopped rosemary

Recipe Blog - Smoked Short Ribs - Season3

Allow the salt to penetrate the beef while you set up your barbecue

Recipe Blog - Smoked Short Ribs - Grill1

Set the beef to smoke

Recipe Blog - Smoked Short Ribs - Grill2

Smoke for up to 2 hours

Recipe Blog - Smoked Short Ribs - Grill3

Once smoked, wrap, and then slow cook until 205°F (96°C)

Recipe Blog - Smoked Short Ribs - Serve1

Drizzle the ribs with Gravy

Recipe Blog - Smoked Short Ribs - Serve2

Serve on a bed of mashed potatoes with seasonal veg

Recipe Blog - Smoked Short Ribs - Serve3

The perfect meal for holidays or a weekend

Recipe Blog - Smoked Short Ribs - Serve4

Enjoy the meal

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