The recipe

Carnivore Smoked Beef Ribs

Prep 5 min Cook 360 min Total 365 min Serves 4

Ingredients

Servings 4

Carnivore Smoked Beef Ribs Ingredients

3 pounds beef ribs
generous amount of salt for seasoning
1 cup beef broth
1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar

Step by Step Instructions

Season the ribs generously with salt on all sides. I do this right before they go on the smoker, but if you have time, salting them an hour ahead and letting them sit uncovered in the fridge gives you an even better bark.
Turn pellet grill to smoke and let run with the door open until the initial heavy smoke clears- this usually takes about 5 minutes.

Tip
That first burst of smoke can leave a bitter, acrid taste on your meat (it's called creosote), so I always wait for clean, thin blue smoke before adding my ribs. Once the smoke is running clean, add your beef ribs bone-side down.
After 30 minutes, turn the heat to 250 degrees and let cook for 2 hours.

Tip
This temperature is the sweet spot for beef ribs. It's hot enough to render the fat and break down the tough collagen into gelatin (that's what gives you that melt-in-your-mouth texture), but low enough that the meat won't dry out or toughen up.
Combine the beef broth and apple cider vinegar in a spray bottle or a small bowl. After 2 hours, spray or baste the ribs with the beef vinegar mixture until coated.

Tip
This will help keep the ribs from drying out, but it does more than that: the vinegar helps tenderize and contributes to building that gorgeous dark bark on the outside. The beef broth adds another layer of savory flavor that complements the smoke. I spray every hour on the hour; set a timer so you don't forget.
Continue cooking until the internal temperature reaches 195-203°F and the meat pulls away from the bones easily.

Tip
This usually takes about 6 hours total, but I always go by temperature rather than time. Insert your probe into the thickest part of the meat between the bones. When the probe slides in like butter with almost no resistance, they're done. If you feel any tug, give them another 30 minutes.

Nutrition

Per serving: 1/4 of recipe

Calories: 660
Fat: 45g
Protein: 63g
Total carbs: 0g
Net carbs: 0g

Nutrition is an estimate calculated from the ingredients listed. Brands vary, so check labels if you track closely.