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beef essentials: short rib dry rub

Andy59 avatar
Recipe by
Andy Anderson !
@Andy59
Wichita, KS

I just put a mess of beef short ribs in the fridge for an overnight dry brine. Then, I am going to rub them this spice mix, and throw them into the smoker, with some hickory wood, for about 6 – 8 hours. This is a perfect spice rub for most beef; but especially beef short ribs. So, yummy. So, you ready… Let’s get into the kitchen.

yield serving(s)
prep time 10 Min
method No-Cook or Other

Ingredients For beef essentials: short rib dry rub

  • PLAN/PURCHASE
  • 2 Tbsp
    black pepper, freshly ground
  • 1 Tbsp
    white pepper, freshly ground
  • 1 Tbsp
    dark coconut sugar
  • 1 Tbsp
    dehydrated onions, finely ground
  • 1 Tbsp
    ancho chili powder
  • 2 tsp
    mustard powder, i prefer coleman’s
  • 1 tsp
    garlic powder
  • 1 tsp
    cayenne powder

How To Make beef essentials: short rib dry rub

  • 1
    PREP/PREPARE
  • 2
    This is not a rub for pork… pork likes sweet. This is a rub for beef, and do not be afraid of all the heat in the recipe. It mellows out as the ribs smoke, and produces an awesome flavor, and a great bark.
  • 3
    Here is what I do. I rub some salt into the ribs, cover with cling wrap, and place into the fridge overnight, or up to 24 hours. I then, take the ribs, rub with the spice mixture, and throw them into a 225f (107c) smoker until cooked… That may take from 5 – 10 hours; depending on the thickness of the ribs, I usually do not use a BBQ sauce on beef ribs, but that is up to you.
  • 4
    Gather your ingredients (mise en place).
  • 5
    Add the ingredients to a mixing bowl and whisk until combined.
  • So yummy
    6
    Store in a non-reactive jar, in a cool, dry place (cupboard).
  • 7
    PLATE/PRESENT
  • So yummy
    8
    Rub into the ribs, and allow to sit for 30 minutes, before smoking. Enjoy.
  • Stud Muffin
    9
    Keep the faith, and keep cooking.
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