Beef Short Ribs

Bob923

Can anyone help me with some  ideas on how to cook Beef Short Ribs on the Egg?

loveTheEgg

type in beef ribs and you will get a butt load of info on how to!

lousubcap

I have had great success with running the ribs for about 3-3.5 hrs on the indirect grid (250*F or so) then foil ( as much as I hate this step) with a couple of shots of worcestershire sauce for another 90 minutes and then depending on what comes out of the foil, back on the grid for a few minutes.  Beats the crap out of any other ribs you will find!  FWIW-

Bob923

Hey love the egg, tried that and there was very little help.  Lots of pics but know true "how too's.  That why I asked.

Jeremiah

Here's one for back ribs:
http://winnipeggheads.com/2013/01/28/dino-bones-beef-back-ribs/
And one for short ribs:
http://necessaryindulgences.com/2013/09/beef-spare-ribs/
Im doing some in the morning as well.

They_Call_Me_Biscuit

This recipe was excellent.  Definitely worth trying.

http://griffinsgrub.wordpress.com/2012/02/15/braised-short-ribs-in-a-red-wine-sauce-on-creamy-polenta/

 

jhl192

I tried the recipe off the BGE website under recipes. Tasted great!

grin_phi

Realise this is an old topic, but I'm trying beef short ribs tomorrow. 

I'm confused by the fact that some recipes, including the BGE one, say set up for direct, then call it smoking??? Other recipies for the more traditional plate setter smoking approach. 

What do you all think is right?

TFols

I have done indirect @ 275-300 with good results.

TFols

Forgot pic

lousubcap

As I mentioned above, I run indirect at about 250+/- on the dome.  For the past few months I have just prepped the ribs with worcestershire and some Montreal steak seasoning.  Then run for about 6 hours w/o foil til probing tender.  Great eats await.  

Phatchris

I go 250 indirect

grin_phi

Wow thanks guys. Great tips and great photos! I can't wait.

Zmokin

I like a bourbon mustard glaze on my short ribs.

grin_phi

Oh, bonus question - I'm only cooking two individual short ribs about an inch think on top of the bone. Would you expect the cooking time to be shorter?

lousubcap

Cooking time for anything on the BGE is independent of the proximity of the accompanying food cook as long as there is an air-gap among the friends.  So, number of ribs shouldn't have an impact.  YMMV-

smokeyj

grin_phi said:

Oh, bonus question - I'm only cooking two individual short ribs about an inch think on top of the bone. Would you expect the cooking time to be shorter?

I have three single ones going now. I was figuring maybe around 4 hours at 250. They are 160 now and been on about two hours or so. Not cooking to temp, probe tender but probably be around 195.

grin_phi

@smokeyj - awesome. Let me know how they come out if you can. 

How thick are they? An inch or more?

smokeyj

Yes an inch or so. Just checked them. Looking good. Next time I'll buy the whole 4 pound section. Wanted to try some first.

henapple

@Bob923‌ ...I always ask here too. Lots of new guys, recipes and ideas. I use mine in a stew. Good stuff. Let me know if you need the recipe. Welcome and keep us posted.

smokeyj

Mine were done in about 4 hours. Did three, they took around 4 hours temps around 250 to 300.

Marinated over night in Montreal rub and then hit with some Cattle Boyz Gourmet Seasoning. Which is like a Montreal rub.

These thing were awesome. Going to definitely buy the whole section next time.

Zmokin

I've been known to buy short ribs for ground beef.  I will cut off the bulk of the meat to grind into hamburger and save the bones with some meat and gristle still attached to roast later and then make beef stock.

Shiff

I love cooking the whole rib section (Plate or Short Ribs).  Here is what I did on one cook:

http://eggheadforum.com/discussion/1161966/beef-plate-ribs

smokeyj

Shiff said:

I love cooking the whole rib section (Plate or Short Ribs).  Here is what I did on one cook:

http://eggheadforum.com/discussion/1161966/beef-plate-ribs

Wow those look good. The pack I had said choice beef chuck bone in short ribs. First time I ever did them.

Shiff

Chuck Short Ribs cook about the same way as the Plate Ribs I had in that post..  The 2 types of ribs come from different parts of the cow. Plate Ribs are much more expensive and tend to be fattier.  My wife prefers the chuck short ribs.  Chuck Short RIbs have 4 bones and Plate Ribs have 3 bones.  I get moine at Restaurant Depot, but if you get them from a local butcher, tell him not to cut them.

smokeyj

Shiff said:

Chuck Short Ribs cook about the same way as the Plate Ribs I had in that post..  The 2 types of ribs come from different parts of the cow. Plate Ribs are much more expensive and tend to be fattier.  My wife prefers the chuck short ribs.  Chuck Short RIbs have 4 bones and Plate Ribs have 3 bones.  I get moine at Restaurant Depot, but if you get them from a local butcher, tell him not to cut them.

I'm paying $5.49 a pound at my local Giant Eagle. Not sure if that's a good deal. Maybe I'll check depot.

cortguitarman

Do the recipe on @Griffin‌ 's blog. Amazing!

Shiff

smokeyj said:

I'm paying $5.49 a pound at my local Giant Eagle. Not sure if that's a good deal. Maybe I'll check depot.

For plate ribs or chuck short ribs?  Are they already cut?  Last time at RD, the Plate RIbs (3 bones) were $6.49/pound and the Chuck Short ribs (4 bone) were $3.69/pound.  These are for the uncut slabs. 

smokeyj

Shiff said:

smokeyj said:

I'm paying $5.49 a pound at my local Giant Eagle. Not sure if that's a good deal. Maybe I'll check depot.

For plate ribs or chuck short ribs?  Are they already cut?  Last time at RD, the Plate RIbs (3 bones) were $6.49/pound and the Chuck Short ribs (4 bone) were $3.69/pound.  These are for the uncut slabs. 

I bought the single cuts but the butcher said same price for the uncut slab. I called Depot today and my local one it's like $5.00 a pound.

Shiff

smokeyj said:

I bought the single cuts but the butcher said same price for the uncut slab. I called Depot today and my local one it's like $5.00 a pound.

But you didn't say if they were Plate RIbs or Chuck RIbs.  Both are similar but the price isn't.  I've never seen a super market that sold Plate RIbs (these have 3 bones and come from the Short Plate on the cow). The Chuck ribs have 4 bones and come from the chuck section.  RD sells both but be careful since they might be mixed together in the cooler. Be sure to read the label.

smokeyj

I bought chuck short ribs. When I called depot I asked for a price for bone in chuck short ribs and he said $5.00. Unless he just saw short ribs and didn't the difference. I will stop during work one day and check for myself.