Jump to Recipe These smoked short ribs are juicy and full of flavor despite requiring very little prep time or effort as they cook! You just season your beef ribs with a bit of steak seasoning, pop them in your smoker, and give them a spritz of apple cider vinegar here and there. Making fall-off-the-bone tender smoked short ribs has never been this easy! Smoked Beef Short Ribs These tender and juicy beef smoked short ribs are all the excuse I need to fire up the smoker. They are so easy to prep and deliver mouth-wateringly delicious results every single time! Short ribs already have a rich, beefy flavor to them, so all you need is a touch of steak seasoning and let the smoker do the rest! A spritz of apple cider vinegar every once in a while keeps them tender, but it’s otherwise a hands-off recipe! Tender and juicy beef short ribs full of incredible smoky flavor!

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If you’re looking for more reasons to fire up your smoker, or you want to smoke some side dishes while your ribs cook, check out all of our favorite smoker recipes! 🥘 Ingredients The smoker gives the ribs so much flavor that you only need a few simple ingredients. My steak seasoning is incredibly easy to make, but if you have a preferred seasoning, that’s fine too!

Short Ribs - 6 large short ribs, roughly 2-2 ½ pounds.Steak Seasoning - 2 tablespoons of steak seasoning, see recipe or use your own (*see note).Apple Cider Vinegar - 2 tablespoons (if mixing more, use equal parts ACV and water).Water - 2 tablespoons.BBQ Sauce (optional) - ½ cup BBQ sauce (up to 1 cup if more is desired). Be sure to see the recipe card below for ingredients, amounts & instructions! 🔪 How To Smoke Short Ribs I find that dry brining my ribs overnight makes them extra tender and flavorful, but if time is an issue you can skip it and go straight to throwing them in the smoker! Besides your smoker, you’ll need a food-grade spray bottle, some tongs, a sharp knife and cutting board, and a basting brush for BBQ sauce if using any.

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Preheat. Preheat your smoker to 225°F (107°C). (If dry brining your ribs overnight in step 3, hold off on this step).Prep. Trim any excess fat and/or membrane from your 6 large short ribs. Combine 2 tablespoons of apple cider vinegar and 2 tablespoons of water in a food-grade spritz bottle, then season the short ribs all over with 2 tablespoons of steak seasoning.Dry brine (optional). After seasoning the ribs, either smoke them immediately or dry brine them in the fridge overnight. To dry brine, place the ribs on a rack that is inside a dish (this helps with air circulation and catching any drips) and refrigerate them, uncovered, until ready to smoke. Smoke Your Short Ribs Smoke. Place your seasoned short ribs in your preheated smoker for 3 hours, do not open the lid until the time is up. After 3 hours, open the lid and spritz the ribs with the apple cider vinegar blend, continue smoking and spritzing every 30 minutes until the short ribs reach 200-205°F (93°C-96°C).Add BBQ sauce (optional). Slather your short ribs with ½-1 cup of BBQ sauce in the last 30 minutes of smoking time, if desired. Then remove from heat and serve. If you need some ideas for side dishes, check out our page on what to serve with ribs! Of course you can’t go wrong with classics like corn on the cob or smoked baked potatoes. Enjoy! 💭 Angela’s Tips & Recipe Notes My prime rib rub would also be delicious on these smoked short ribs! It can be substituted for the steak seasoning if desired. The size of your short ribs will affect the cooking time. Plan ahead that your ribs could take 5-7 hours to cook.Storing: Wrap leftover smoked short ribs tightly in plastic wrap or foil and place them in a shallow airtight container. Refrigerate for up to 4-5 days. Reheating: To reheat, place ribs in a baking dish covered with foil and pop them in an oven preheated to 250°F (120°C). Bake until the ribs reach an internal temp of 140°F (60°C), usually about 25-30 minutes.

🍖 More Rib Recipes Baked BBQ Baby Back RibsBoneless Country Style Pork RibsSweet Chili Dry Rub Smoked Beef RibsBaked Beef Back RibsSmoked St. Louis RibsAir Fryer Boneless Country Style Beef Ribs

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Smoked Short Ribs (Easy, Rich & Flavorful!)

These smoked short ribs are juicy and full of flavor despite requiring very little prep time or effort as they cook! You just season your beef ribs with a bit of steak seasoning, pop them in your smoker, and give them a spritz of apple cider vinegar here and there. Making fall-off-the-bone tender smoked short ribs has never been this easy!

Author | Angela

Servings: 4 servings Calories: 356kcal Prep 30 minutes Cooking 5 hours Total Time 5 hours 30 minutes

Pin Recipe Share on Facebook Ingredients US CustomaryMetric1x2x3x▢ 2 lbs short ribs (2-2 ½ pounds, roughly 6 short ribs)▢ 2 tablespoon steak seasoning (see recipe or use your own- *see note)▢ 2 tablespoon apple cider vinegar▢ 2 tablespoon water▢ ½ cup BBQ sauce (optional- up to 1 cup)

InstructionsPreheat your smoker to 225°F (107°C). Trim any excess fat and/or membrane from your ribs. Combine the apple cider vinegar and water in a food-grade spritz bottle and season the short ribs all over with steak seasoning.2 lbs short ribs, 2 tablespoon apple cider vinegar, 2 tablespoon water, 2 tablespoon steak seasoningAfter seasoning the ribs, either smoke them immediately or dry brine them in the fridge overnight. To dry brine, place the ribs on a rack that is inside a dish (this helps with air circulation and catching any drips) and refrigerate them, uncovered, until ready to smoke.Smoke the short ribs for 3 hours, do not open the lid to your smoker until the time is up. After 3 hours, open the lid and spritz the ribs with apple cider vinegar blend, continue smoking and spritzing every 30 minutes until the short ribs reach 200-205°F (93°C-96°C).Slather your short ribs with ½-1 cup of BBQ sauce in the last 30 minutes of smoking time, if desired. ½ cup BBQ sauce Equipment You May NeedSmoker (Traeger, pellet, wood, charcoal, or an electric smoker)spritz bottle (food grade)Basting Brush Notes My prime rib rub would also be delicious on these smoked short ribs! It can be substituted for the steak seasoning if desired.  The size of your short ribs will affect the cooking time. Plan ahead that your ribs could take 5-7 hours to cook.

NutritionCalories: 356kcal (18%) | Carbohydrates: 16g (5%) | Protein: 32g (64%) | Fat: 17g (26%) | Saturated Fat: 7g (44%) | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 98mg (33%) | Sodium: 477mg (21%) | Potassium: 693mg (20%) | Fiber: 1g (4%) | Sugar: 12g (13%) | Vitamin A: 133IU (3%) | Vitamin C: 1mg (1%) | Calcium: 46mg (5%) | Iron: 5mg (28%) Did you try this recipe? Rate it below!I can’t wait to see your results! Mention @bake_it_with_love or tag #bake_it_with_love! how to smoke short ribs, Smoked Short Ribs, traeger smoked beef short ribs Course Dinner Recipes, Main Course, Smoked MeatsCuisine AmericanAngela @ BakeItWithLove.comAngela is an at home chef that developed a passion for all things cooking and baking at a young age in her Grandma’s kitchen. After many years in the food service industry, she now enjoys sharing all of her family favorite recipes and creating tasty dinner and amazing dessert recipes here at Bake It With Love! bakeitwithlove.com/about/

These smoked short ribs are juicy and full of flavor despite requiring very little prep time or effort as they cook! You just season your beef ribs with a bit of steak seasoning, pop them in your smoker, and give them a spritz of apple cider vinegar here and there. Making fall-off-the-bone tender smoked short ribs has never been this easy!

Smoked Beef Short Ribs

These tender and juicy beef smoked short ribs are all the excuse I need to fire up the smoker. They are so easy to prep and deliver mouth-wateringly delicious results every single time!

Short ribs already have a rich, beefy flavor to them, so all you need is a touch of steak seasoning and let the smoker do the rest! A spritz of apple cider vinegar every once in a while keeps them tender, but it’s otherwise a hands-off recipe!

If you’re looking for more reasons to fire up your smoker, or you want to smoke some side dishes while your ribs cook, check out all of our favorite smoker recipes!

🥘 Ingredients

The smoker gives the ribs so much flavor that you only need a few simple ingredients. My steak seasoning is incredibly easy to make, but if you have a preferred seasoning, that’s fine too!

  • Short Ribs - 6 large short ribs, roughly 2-2 ½ pounds.Steak Seasoning - 2 tablespoons of steak seasoning, see recipe or use your own (*see note).Apple Cider Vinegar - 2 tablespoons (if mixing more, use equal parts ACV and water).Water - 2 tablespoons.BBQ Sauce (optional) - ½ cup BBQ sauce (up to 1 cup if more is desired).

Be sure to see the recipe card below for ingredients, amounts & instructions!

🔪 How To Smoke Short Ribs

I find that dry brining my ribs overnight makes them extra tender and flavorful, but if time is an issue you can skip it and go straight to throwing them in the smoker!

Besides your smoker, you’ll need a food-grade spray bottle, some tongs, a sharp knife and cutting board, and a basting brush for BBQ sauce if using any.

  • Preheat. Preheat your smoker to 225°F (107°C). (If dry brining your ribs overnight in step 3, hold off on this step).Prep. Trim any excess fat and/or membrane from your 6 large short ribs. Combine 2 tablespoons of apple cider vinegar and 2 tablespoons of water in a food-grade spritz bottle, then season the short ribs all over with 2 tablespoons of steak seasoning.Dry brine (optional). After seasoning the ribs, either smoke them immediately or dry brine them in the fridge overnight. To dry brine, place the ribs on a rack that is inside a dish (this helps with air circulation and catching any drips) and refrigerate them, uncovered, until ready to smoke.

Smoke Your Short Ribs

  • Smoke. Place your seasoned short ribs in your preheated smoker for 3 hours, do not open the lid until the time is up. After 3 hours, open the lid and spritz the ribs with the apple cider vinegar blend, continue smoking and spritzing every 30 minutes until the short ribs reach 200-205°F (93°C-96°C).Add BBQ sauce (optional). Slather your short ribs with ½-1 cup of BBQ sauce in the last 30 minutes of smoking time, if desired. Then remove from heat and serve.

If you need some ideas for side dishes, check out our page on what to serve with ribs! Of course you can’t go wrong with classics like corn on the cob or smoked baked potatoes. Enjoy!

💭 Angela’s Tips & Recipe Notes

  • My prime rib rub would also be delicious on these smoked short ribs! It can be substituted for the steak seasoning if desired. The size of your short ribs will affect the cooking time. Plan ahead that your ribs could take 5-7 hours to cook.Storing: Wrap leftover smoked short ribs tightly in plastic wrap or foil and place them in a shallow airtight container. Refrigerate for up to 4-5 days. Reheating: To reheat, place ribs in a baking dish covered with foil and pop them in an oven preheated to 250°F (120°C). Bake until the ribs reach an internal temp of 140°F (60°C), usually about 25-30 minutes.

🍖 More Rib Recipes

  • Baked BBQ Baby Back RibsBoneless Country Style Pork RibsSweet Chili Dry Rub Smoked Beef RibsBaked Beef Back RibsSmoked St. Louis RibsAir Fryer Boneless Country Style Beef Ribs

Do you love a recipe you tried? Please leave a 5-star 🌟rating in the recipe card below and/or a review in the comments section further down the page. Stay in touch with me through social media @ Pinterest, Facebook, Instagram, or Twitter! Don’t forget to tag me when you try one of my recipes!

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Smoked Short Ribs (Easy, Rich & Flavorful!)

These smoked short ribs are juicy and full of flavor despite requiring very little prep time or effort as they cook! You just season your beef ribs with a bit of steak seasoning, pop them in your smoker, and give them a spritz of apple cider vinegar here and there. Making fall-off-the-bone tender smoked short ribs has never been this easy!

Author | Angela

Servings: 4 servings Calories: 356kcal Prep 30 minutes Cooking 5 hours Total Time 5 hours 30 minutes

Pin Recipe Share on Facebook Ingredients US CustomaryMetric1x2x3x▢ 2 lbs short ribs (2-2 ½ pounds, roughly 6 short ribs)▢ 2 tablespoon steak seasoning (see recipe or use your own- *see note)▢ 2 tablespoon apple cider vinegar▢ 2 tablespoon water▢ ½ cup BBQ sauce (optional- up to 1 cup)

InstructionsPreheat your smoker to 225°F (107°C). Trim any excess fat and/or membrane from your ribs. Combine the apple cider vinegar and water in a food-grade spritz bottle and season the short ribs all over with steak seasoning.2 lbs short ribs, 2 tablespoon apple cider vinegar, 2 tablespoon water, 2 tablespoon steak seasoningAfter seasoning the ribs, either smoke them immediately or dry brine them in the fridge overnight. To dry brine, place the ribs on a rack that is inside a dish (this helps with air circulation and catching any drips) and refrigerate them, uncovered, until ready to smoke.Smoke the short ribs for 3 hours, do not open the lid to your smoker until the time is up. After 3 hours, open the lid and spritz the ribs with apple cider vinegar blend, continue smoking and spritzing every 30 minutes until the short ribs reach 200-205°F (93°C-96°C).Slather your short ribs with ½-1 cup of BBQ sauce in the last 30 minutes of smoking time, if desired. ½ cup BBQ sauce Equipment You May NeedSmoker (Traeger, pellet, wood, charcoal, or an electric smoker)spritz bottle (food grade)Basting Brush Notes My prime rib rub would also be delicious on these smoked short ribs! It can be substituted for the steak seasoning if desired.  The size of your short ribs will affect the cooking time. Plan ahead that your ribs could take 5-7 hours to cook.

NutritionCalories: 356kcal (18%) | Carbohydrates: 16g (5%) | Protein: 32g (64%) | Fat: 17g (26%) | Saturated Fat: 7g (44%) | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 98mg (33%) | Sodium: 477mg (21%) | Potassium: 693mg (20%) | Fiber: 1g (4%) | Sugar: 12g (13%) | Vitamin A: 133IU (3%) | Vitamin C: 1mg (1%) | Calcium: 46mg (5%) | Iron: 5mg (28%) Did you try this recipe? Rate it below!I can’t wait to see your results! Mention @bake_it_with_love or tag #bake_it_with_love! how to smoke short ribs, Smoked Short Ribs, traeger smoked beef short ribs Course Dinner Recipes, Main Course, Smoked MeatsCuisine American

Angela @ BakeItWithLove.comAngela is an at home chef that developed a passion for all things cooking and baking at a young age in her Grandma’s kitchen. After many years in the food service industry, she now enjoys sharing all of her family favorite recipes and creating tasty dinner and amazing dessert recipes here at Bake It With Love! bakeitwithlove.com/about/

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5 from 31 reviews

Smoked Short Ribs (Easy, Rich & Flavorful!)

Author | Angela

Servings: 4 servings

Calories: 356kcal

Prep 30 minutes

Cooking 5 hours

Total Time 5 hours 30 minutes

Ingredients US CustomaryMetric1x2x3x▢ 2 lbs short ribs (2-2 ½ pounds, roughly 6 short ribs)▢ 2 tablespoon steak seasoning (see recipe or use your own- *see note)▢ 2 tablespoon apple cider vinegar▢ 2 tablespoon water▢ ½ cup BBQ sauce (optional- up to 1 cup)

InstructionsPreheat your smoker to 225°F (107°C). Trim any excess fat and/or membrane from your ribs. Combine the apple cider vinegar and water in a food-grade spritz bottle and season the short ribs all over with steak seasoning.2 lbs short ribs, 2 tablespoon apple cider vinegar, 2 tablespoon water, 2 tablespoon steak seasoningAfter seasoning the ribs, either smoke them immediately or dry brine them in the fridge overnight. To dry brine, place the ribs on a rack that is inside a dish (this helps with air circulation and catching any drips) and refrigerate them, uncovered, until ready to smoke.Smoke the short ribs for 3 hours, do not open the lid to your smoker until the time is up. After 3 hours, open the lid and spritz the ribs with apple cider vinegar blend, continue smoking and spritzing every 30 minutes until the short ribs reach 200-205°F (93°C-96°C).Slather your short ribs with ½-1 cup of BBQ sauce in the last 30 minutes of smoking time, if desired. ½ cup BBQ sauce

Equipment You May NeedSmoker (Traeger, pellet, wood, charcoal, or an electric smoker)spritz bottle (food grade)Basting Brush

Notes My prime rib rub would also be delicious on these smoked short ribs! It can be substituted for the steak seasoning if desired.  The size of your short ribs will affect the cooking time. Plan ahead that your ribs could take 5-7 hours to cook.

Nutrition

Calories: 356kcal (18%) | Carbohydrates: 16g (5%) | Protein: 32g (64%) | Fat: 17g (26%) | Saturated Fat: 7g (44%) | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 98mg (33%) | Sodium: 477mg (21%) | Potassium: 693mg (20%) | Fiber: 1g (4%) | Sugar: 12g (13%) | Vitamin A: 133IU (3%) | Vitamin C: 1mg (1%) | Calcium: 46mg (5%) | Iron: 5mg (28%)

Did you try this recipe? Rate it below!I can’t wait to see your results! Mention @bake_it_with_love or tag #bake_it_with_love!

Course Dinner Recipes, Main Course, Smoked MeatsCuisine American

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