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How to make Beef Ribs

Dreaming of cooking dinosaur-sized smoked beef ribs? Learn how to source, prep, and smoke tender Texas-style beef plate ribs. Fred Flintstone approved!
Cuisine Southern
Keyword BBQ, Beef Ribs
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 5 hours 30 minutes
Total Time 5 hours 45 minutes

Equipment

  • Smoker of a Grill capable of indirect cooking.

Ingredients

  • 1 4-Bone rack of Plate (preferred) or Chuck Ribs
  • ¼ cup Salt
  • ¼ cup Black Pepper
  • ¼ cup Classic BBQ Rub (optional)

Instructions

  • Start your smoker and get it up to 275 degrees F.
  • Remove the membrane off the back of the rack of ribs (optional but recommended)
  • Season liberally with salt/pepper and optional Classic BBQ Rub
  • When the smoker hits 275 add your smoking wood of choice. Post Oak, Hickory, Fruitwood, etc.
  • Place the rack of ribs in the smoker and cook for 3 hours at 275 uncovered.
  • After 3 hours remove and wrap in aluminum foil (you can use butcher paper or leave them uncovered but it will increase cook times)
  • Cook the Beef Ribs in the foil for an additional 2.5 hrs.
  • Remove the ribs when your temp probe slides in like butter. This should be in the 195-205 degree F range.
  • Remove the Beef Ribs and let them rest in a dry cooler for 45 minutes to an hour
  • After the rest slice between the bones and enjoy
  • Take a picture and tag @ilovemeatdotcom on social media.

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