How long to smoke short ribs at 225°F?

Beef short ribs typically require 5 to 6 hours at 225°F. The first 3 hours build bark, then 2–3 hours wrapped for tenderness. Always go by internal temp, not just time.

Are short ribs worth smoking?

Yes. Their high fat and collagen content makes them ideal for low and slow smoking, delivering bold flavor and fall-apart texture.

What is the 3:2:1 rule for ribs smoker?

It’s a pork rib method: 3 hours unwrapped, 2 wrapped, 1 glazed. For beef short ribs, we use 3+ hours unwrapped, 2–3 hours wrapped, then 1 hour rest.

What is the 3 2 1 method for beef short ribs?

Our variation: 3 hours smoking unwrapped, 2+ hours wrapped in braising liquid, 1 hour resting. It’s adjusted for thickness and fat content of beef ribs

Smoked Short Ribs Recipe – 1 Easy Technique for Juicy, Bold Flavor

Name: Smoked Short Ribs Recipe: Foolproof Pitmaster Results Every Time
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 6 h
Total time: 7 h
Cuisine: American BBQ
Ingredients: 4 bone-in plate short ribs (2.5–3 lbs); 2 tbsp yellow mustard; 2 tbsp kosher salt; 2 tbsp coarse black pepper; 1 tbsp garlic powder; 1 cup apple cider vinegar; 1 cup beef broth; ¾ cup dry red wine; 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce

Description

This smoked short ribs recipe delivers perfect bark and tender meat using low-and-slow cooking, spritzing, and red wine braising.

Ingredients

Scale

4 bone-in plate short ribs (2.5–3 lbs)

2 tbsp yellow mustard

2 tbsp kosher salt

2 tbsp coarse black pepper

1 tbsp garlic powder

1 cup apple cider vinegar

1 cup beef broth

¾ cup dry red wine

1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce

Instructions

1. Trim silver skin and fat cap from ribs

2. Apply yellow mustard as binder

3. Mix dry rub and coat ribs

4. Preheat smoker to 225°F

5. Smoke ribs unwrapped for 3 hours

6. Begin spritzing every 30 minutes

7. Transfer ribs to foil pan with braise ingredients

8. Cover and smoke until 205°F internal

9. Rest wrapped ribs in cooler for 1 hour

10. Slice and serve with sauces and sides

Notes

Use plate ribs for best results.

Spritz with equal parts cider vinegar and broth.

Resting in a cooler enhances tenderness.

Ideal smoker: offset or pellet with digital probe.

Prep Time: 30 mins
Cook Time: 6 hours
Category: Dinner
Method: Smoking
Cuisine: American BBQ

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 rib
Calories: 620
Sugar: 1g
Sodium: 870mg
Fat: 48g
Saturated Fat: 20g
Unsaturated Fat: 26g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 3g
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 45g
Cholesterol: 150mg

Keywords: smoked short ribs recipe, beef ribs, bbq, bark, smoking meat