On a cold winter day, there is nothing better than a good hearty meal. This smoked short rib recipe will keep you warm and full. The hints of smokiness on the ribs mixed with the savoriness from the wine and broth make these braised smoked short ribs an unforgettable dish.

Short Rib Tips:

• Remove the silver skin or fat cap to expose the meat for maximum flavor.
• Use temperature as the guide, but cook until the short ribs are fork tender to ensure a soft bite.

Step 1: Prep the short ribs.

To start, remove the fat cap or silver skin that covers the side of the short ribs. Some might easily peal off, while others need a gentle slice with the knife. Next, season the beef short ribs with Dad’s All Purpose rub. It’s salty, peppery and just the right amount of spice to help enhance the naturally delicious flavor of beef.

Let the seasoned short ribs sit in room temperature for a few minutes allowing the seasoning to penetrate the meat.

Step 2: Time to smoke short ribs.

Pre-heat the grill to 275 degrees and set for indirect heat. Place the seasoned short ribs directly on the grates and smoke for 2 hours.

In a foil pan, add in beef broth, red wine, Worcestershire sauce, butter cubes, minced garlic and a chopped onion. Add the smoked short ribs into the liquid and wrap the shut with foil. Place everything back on the grill at 300 degrees for another 2 hours or until the beef is fork tender.

Chef’s note: I recommend going with a cheaper bottle of wine for this recipe. The main purpose of it is to add a savory richness to the broth while the alcohol content burns off. If you prefer to skip the wine, substitute it with beef broth.

Let the braised smoked short ribs rest 10 minutes before serving.

While the ribs are resting, make homemade gravy from the liquid in which they were braised. Pour the liquid into a sauce pan and add a little corn starch or more flour. Mix it in over low heat until you get a slightly thick gravy like consistency.

Serve the smoked short ribs over mashed potatoes and top it with some homemade gravy and enjoy!

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