Description
Pellet smoker ribs made with beef deliver unbeatable flavor and tenderness. This easy pellet grill recipe produces fall-off-the-bone ribs with a rich smoky crust and bold BBQ flavor, making it the ultimate guide for outdoor cooking lovers.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 racks beef short ribs or back ribs
- 1/4 cup avocado oil or mustard (binder)
- 1 cup dry rub (salt, paprika, garlic, pepper, brown sugar)
- 2 cups beef broth or apple juice
- 1/2 cup BBQ sauce (optional for finishing)
- Heavy-duty foil for wrapping
- Spray bottle filled with apple juice or broth
- Wood pellets (oak, hickory, or cherry)
- Tongs and a meat thermometer for handling and monitoring
Instructions
- Preheat pellet smoker to 250°F and choose wood pellets for bold or sweet flavor.
- Remove membrane from the back of beef ribs using a paper towel for grip.
- Trim excess fat from the surface to help create a uniform bark.
- Coat ribs with avocado oil or mustard and apply dry rub evenly on all sides.
- Let ribs rest at room temperature for 30 minutes before placing on the smoker.
- Smoke ribs unwrapped for 3 hours, spritzing every 60 minutes with broth or juice.
- Wrap ribs tightly in foil with 1/2 cup of beef broth and place back in the smoker.
- Cook wrapped ribs for 2 more hours to tenderize and retain moisture.
- Unwrap, brush with BBQ sauce, and return to smoker for 1 hour to caramelize.
- Remove pellet smoker ribs and rest for 15 minutes before slicing and serving.
Notes
- You can substitute beef broth with bone broth for added flavor.
- Use cherry wood pellets if you prefer a milder smoke profile.
- Store leftovers in foil and reheat gently at 300°F for best texture.
- Beef back ribs work well if you prefer leaner results than short ribs.
- Avoid lifting the lid frequently to maintain consistent smoker temperature.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Category: Meat Recipes
- Method: Smoking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 rack of beef ribs
- Calories: 685 Kcal
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 54g
- Saturated Fat: 19g
- Unsaturated Fat: 29g
- Trans Fat: 0.5g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 155mg
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