These BBQ Short Ribs are the perfect way to get all that smoky bbq flavor without having to fire up the grill. They’re a meaty meal that’ll make any bbq lover happy.
BBQ Shortribs
These BBQ Shortribs are a great way to get all that smoky BBQ flavor you love, just without having to go out and brave the cold to fire up the grill.
I love BBQ flavors. Like, gimme all the BBQ sauce stat. All of it. Especially if it’s on Shortribs. Ohmyyes yum.
You guys, these Shortribs. I mean, really. You can’t get better than these babies.
They’re smothered in a quick homemade sauce with some fabulous liquid smoke and then cooked low and slow to complete and utter deliciousness.
These BBQ Shortribs will win the heart of any BBQ lovin’ fool, (like me). I served mine with a quick homemade broccoli salad and some mashed potatoes.
The sauce that these Shortribs are cooked on needs to be drizzled on whatever you serve them with. It’s that good. And if skip drizzling it on anything and just spoon it right into your mouth, I won’t know so I won’t be able to tell 😉
I used Stubb’s liquid smoke in the sauce and it gives such a good smoky flavor. If you skip it, you’ll lose a little bit of that depth of flavor. So don’t skip it!
These Shortribs are great for tailgaiting or parties because they have such a long cooking time. You can cook them early and keep them warm until serving, you can serve them immediately, or you can even cook them a day ahead and just reheat them in the oven in the sauce or throw them on the grill because you can’t get enough of the flames. You’ve got options, kids. And options are always a win. Enjoy!
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BBQ Shortribs
These BBQ Short Ribs are the perfect way to get all that smoky bbq flavor without having to fire up the grill. They’re a meaty meal that’ll make any bbq lover happy.
Ingredients
- 4.5 lb beef short ribs
- salt and black pepper for seasoning
- 2/3 C brown sugar
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 2 Tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 2/3 C ketchup
- 1 Tbsp yellow mustard
- 1 Tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1 Tbsp liquid smoke
- fresh parsley, for serving
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 300 degrees.
- Season the short ribs with salt and pepper and place in a 9x13 inch baking dish.
- In a small bowl, combine the brown sugar, paprika, garlic powder, vinegar, ketchup, mustard, Worcestershire sauce, and liquid smoke. Stir until combined and pour over the short ribs, coating them completely.
- Cover the dish tightly with aluminum foil and bake at 300 degrees for 2.5 hours. After the 2.5 hours, remove the foil, baste the short ribs with the pan sauce and bake for an additional 30 minutes to caramelize the ribs. Garnish with fresh parsley and serve.
Notes
Adapted from Food Network.
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Basia Prokop
Friday 31st of March 2023
This recipe is a keeper. The meat was sooooo tender and the sauce was so tasty, I think the liquid smoke is the trick. Thanks for sharing.
Shay
Wednesday 5th of April 2023
You're welcome, glad you loved it!
Véronique Cartier
Thursday 14th of July 2016
Sharon, what can I say? It looks amazing! And since summer is not going to happen where I live, it's the perfect solution! Thank-you!
Krista @ Joyful Healthy Eats
Sunday 13th of December 2015
Totally in love with all things involving short ribs! These sound incredible!
Meg @ With Salt and Wit
Sunday 13th of December 2015
These look insanely delicious! I have always wanted to make short ribs and love the liquid smoke...they are calling my name!
allie @ Through Her Looking Glass
Friday 11th of December 2015
These look finger lickin' good Sharon! I love me some BBQ ribs. And all my boys would flip for these. Perfect winter meal!