SIMPLE SMOKED BEEF SHORT RIBS

Simple Smoked Beef Short Ribs image

Provided by Ardie A. Davis

Yield Serves 6

Number Of Ingredients 15

6 (4- or 5-inch-long) beef short ribs
Barbecue sauce, for serving
MUSTARD SLATHER
1 cup prepared yellow mustard
1/4 cup dill pickle juice
1/4 cup red wine vinegar
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1 teaspoon granulated garlic
1 teaspoon ground ginger
RUB
2 tablespoons sea salt
2 tablespoons coarse or restaurant grind black pepper
1 tablespoon granulated garlic
2 teaspoons white cane sugar

Steps:

Remove the ribs from the refrigerator and outline the bones with a sharp, pointed paring knife. Combine all the ingredients for the mustard slather in a small bowl and blend well. Brush the slather over the entire surface of the ribs.
Combine all the ingredients for the rub in a small bowl and blend well. Sprinkle the rub over the slathered ribs.
Heat a cooker to 230° to 250°F. Oil the rack and place the ribs on it bone side down over indirect heat. Cover and cook for 1 to 1 1/2 hours. Turn and cook for 45 minutes more, then turn and cook for another 45 minutes, or until the ribs reach 185°F on a meat thermometer.
Transfer the ribs to a cutting board and let them rest, covered loosely with aluminum foil, for 10 to 15 minutes. Cut the ribs into individual pieces and serve with barbecue sauce.