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Smoked Beef Ribs - Packed with Smoky Flavor

These smoked beef ribs are incredibly tender, juicy, and packed with rich, smoky flavor. Slow-smoked until the meat is melt-in-your-mouth delicious, they're perfect for backyard BBQs, family dinners, or any occasion.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 7 Servings
Course: Barbeque, Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method

Ingredients
  

Smoked Ribs Ingredients:
  • 7 Beef back ribs
  • 1/3 Cup Yellow mustard
Classic Dry Rub:
  • 1/2 Cup Brown sugar
  • 4 tsp Salt
  • 4 tsp Black pepper
  • 4 tsp Smoked paprika
  • 2 tsp Garlic powder
  • 2 tsp Onion powder
  • 1 tsp Ground cinnamon
  • 1 tsp Celery salt
  • 1/2 tsp Cayenne pepper
Homemade Glaze:
  • 2/3 Cup Ketchup
  • 1/3 Cup Yellow mustard
  • 1/3 Cup Maple syrup
  • 2 Tbsp White vinegar
  • 1 tsp Black pepper

Equipment

  • 1 Smoker

Method
 

  1. Prepare the Ribs: Wash and pat dry with paper towels.
  2. Season: Brush honey mustard all over the beef ribs. This helps the seasoning stick but won't affect the flavor.
  3. Generously coat all sides with seasoning rub use all of it. Don’t be shy this is where the flavor starts.
  4. Smoke Low and Slow: Place the ribs directly on the rack of the smoker. (bone -side down) Smoke for 3 hours between 250-300F.
  5. Remove the ribs, brush glaze on all sides.
  6. Wrap the ribs in Aluminum foil and place it back into the smoker. Smoke ribs for additional 60 minutes. Keep temperature at 300.
  7. Rest: Remove ribs when internal temperature reaches 195-205F and starting to fall off the bone. Rest for 30 minutes this allows the juices to redistribute for incredibly tender meat.