Ingredients

  • 10 pounds short ribs of beef, 2 inches thick
  • 2 tablespoons salt
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon garlic
  • 1 teaspoon thyme leaves
  • 1 tablespoon ancho powder
  • 3 tablespoons French's mustard
  • 3 tablespoons ketchup
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 2 cup apple cider

Method

  • Mix all seasoning in a large bowl.
  • Add short ribs and toss to coat evenly.
  • Allow to sit for one hour before smoking.
  • Build a hickory fire in grill on one side only.
  • Place the beef ribs on the grill on the opposite side of the fire and close off the air so the fire goes down.
  • Maintain a temperature of 275 degrees for 3 hours, basting with mop every 15 minutes for the last 45 minutes.
  • Mix all ingredients together.