Smoked Short Ribs

Smoked Short Ribs.

Ingredients:

  • 1 pack short ribs (thawed)
  • 1/4 cup salt per 1 quart water (for brine)

Instructions:

  1. Prepare the Short Ribs:
    • Thaw the short ribs completely if frozen.
    • Remove silver skin on bone side.
    • Rinse under cold running water to remove any missed bone shavings.
    • Prepare a salt brine by mixing 1/4 cup salt per 1 quart of water. Submerge the short ribs in the brine and refrigerate overnight.
  2. Preheat the Smoker:
    • Preheat your smoker to 225°F.
  3. Smoke the Short Ribs:
    • Remove the short ribs from the brine.
    • Place the short ribs on the smoker and smoke for 4–5 hours.
  4. Prepare the Oven:
    • Preheat your oven to 225°F.
  5. Wrap and Bake:
    • Remove the short ribs from the smoker and tightly wrap it in aluminum foil, ensuring all juices are sealed inside.
    • Place the wrapped short ribs in the oven and cook for an additional 4–5 hours.
  6. Rest the Short Ribs:
    • Remove the short ribs from the oven and let it rest, still wrapped, for 20–30 minutes to allow the juices to redistribute.
  7. Serve:
    • Unwrap the short ribs.
    • Enjoy your perfectly smoked and tender short ribs!