Ingredients

  • 3 pounds Beef short ribs (or more)
  • 2 TBSP Brown sugar
  • 1 TBSP Chili powder
  • 1 TBSP Lawry's seasoning salt
  • 1 TBSP Onion powder
  • 1 TBSP Garlic powder
  • 1 tsp Black pepper
  • 1 tsp Cayenne pepper
  • 1 cup Ketchup
  • 2 TBSP Molasses
  • 2 TBSP Brown sugar
  • 2 TBSP Worcestershire sauce
  • 2 TBSP Apple cider vinegar
  • 1 TBSP Lemon juice
  • 1 TBSP Mustard, plain yellow
  • 1/2 tsp Lawery's seasoned salt
  • 1/2 tsp Garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp Onion powder
  • 1/2 tsp Black pepper

Method

  • Mix rub ingredients and season ribs generously on both sides.
  • Wrap in plastic wrap and refrigerate for 24 hours.
  • Mix BBQ sauce ingredients and refrigerate until needed.
  • (no pre cooking required)
  • Set up your grill for Indirect Heat with unlit charcoal.
  • Add hot charcoal from a chimney starter to the unlit coals.
  • Place a drip pan in the middle and add water.
  • Place ribs on the grill over the drip pan.
  • Add a couple of handfuls of wet hickory wood chips directly to the hot coals.
  • Cook at about 325F for 2 hours.
  • (you can add more hickory wood chips for a stronger smoked flavor).
  • After 2 Hours glaze generously with bbq sauce and continue cooking for about 10 minutes or so.
  • Glazed with a bbq sauce a second time and continue cooking for another 10 minutes or so.
  • Glazed with bbq sauce a third time and continue cooking for about another 10 minutes or a bit longer.
  • "Gently" remove from the grill and let rest for 15 to 20 minutes before carving and serving.