Short rib question before Sunday's cook

anez

So I was hoping for the beef ribs that have the four bones... but got these skinnier short ribs with three bones. This is my first time doing beef ribs and wanted the dinosaur ones but don't think I asked for the right ones from my butcher. 

With that being said, these are still fine to smoke low and slow like I was planning on Sunday? They're just for me as it's a test run. was gonna do 250-275 for as long as they take, 5 or 6 hours to get to 200?

thanks for any advice. 

Foghorn

Yes.  Your plan will work.  This cut tends to not come out not as moist as when I can get some good dinosaur bones - probably due to more surface area.

Here's a pic of how you want to get them in the future - although it sounds like you already know that.

I think some people like to braise them when they have this cut.  They're probably smarter than me and know something I don't know, so if that is the case, maybe someone will chime in.

anez

Awesome, thanks for the tips. I'm sure they'll come out great because the egg is great but I really want those big dinosaur bones! 

marysvilleksegghead

I've looking around for beef short ribs myself.  Made a short road trip (42 miles round trip) to p/u a 20# cyro vac'd package of short ribs.  Looks like we have different cuts.  
BTW:  each section had 4 bones, the one on the right is 9" long

anez

After doing some research mine appear to be flanken short ribs. some people cook 'em fast like a steak and some people do slow and low. I want to do a slow and low tomorrow during football games but dunno if it will turn out the way I wanted. maybe I'll get some baby backs, too. 

anez

Actually I think I'm gonna do them like this guy: 3 hours at 250, wrap with some butter and stuff, then 2-3 more hours and see how it turns out. 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kkcsyKiB_rU

lousubcap

Trust the tooth-pick test for the win. Enjoy the outcome.

anez

thanks Lou!

anez

Rubbed with Meat Church holy gospel and put on the egg at 250 with some hickory chips. 

anez

Victory! About 6 1/2 hours at 250. Brisket on a stick. 

lousubcap

Nailed that cook right there.  Way to bring it home.  Congrats.

YEMTrey

They look fantastic.  Nice cook!

anez

thanks guys. they were incredible. can't wait to do them again!