Red Wine Braised Short Ribs Recipe

These beef short ribs turn out incredibly tender. They are first smoked to take in some of that incredible flavor, and then finished in a flavorful wine and broth mixture. This recipe is a must try.

Recipe Information

Ingredients

Braising Liquid

Instructions

  1. Preheat your smoker or grill to 225 degrees (if smoking I would reccomend mesquite or oak)
  2. Remove ribs from package and pat dry with a paper towel
  3. Trim any fat or silver skin from top of ribs (optional to remove membrance from bottom of ribs)
  4. Apply oil to all sides of the ribs and then apply the seasoning to all sides of the ribs as well
  5. Put ribs over indirect heat and allow to cook until the ribs reach an internal temperature of 165 degrees (usually takes 3 - 4 hours total)
  6. After first 2 hours cooking spritz the ribs every 30 minutes with apple cider vinegar
  7. Combine all ingredients for braising liquid in a bowl except butter and thyme
  8. Remove ribs from indirect heat and place into an aluminum pan
  9. Pour liquid over the ribs then top with sprigs of thyme and butter cut up into 6 pads
  10. Cover aluminum pan with tin foil and place pan back on smoker to cook until internal temp has reached 203 and meat is probe tender. (about 1 - 2 hours)
  11. Remove ribs from grill
  12. Remove liquid from aluminum pan and cover back up with aluminum foil and allow ribs to rest for 30 minutes
  13. Optional (Make roux and add to braising liquid to thicken sauce to have with ribs)
  14. Serve and enjoy!