Smoked Short Ribs

These bbq smoked short ribs are the best ribs I have ever had and they’re low carb! Each meaty rib has only 1.8g net carbs! 

You might also like these low carb bbq rib burgers.

This post was originally sponsored by Certified Angus Beef® but we just made this recently and wanted to update the post. That was the first time I had made short ribs and was floored by the flavor. They are so full of flavor and then when you smoke them you add yet another layer of flavor.

I used a sugar free low carb spice rub which is uses a lot of everyday seasoning you will have in your cupboard and a sweetener. I also used my husband’s Meater wireless meat thermometer which figures out how long the meat should cook and you can track it all on your phone. It takes all the guess work out!

What are short ribs?

If you are like me, you might not know what a beef short rib is. It’s taken from the brisket, chuck or rib areas.  They usually require long periods of cooking like braising to make the meat tender. They are also good barbecued. Click here to learn more about short ribs.

Below you can see what the beef short ribs look like. I bought two packages of Certified Angus Beef ® brand because they looked so nice! You can learn more about this cut of meat and find some recipes for short ribs on their website. They even have how-to videos.

How to make a low carb spice rub for ribs.

I make my own bbq rub and use it for a lot of my recipes like my bbq salmon or chicken. It’s easy and you can make a big batch for easy summer barbecues.  Here is my low carb bbq rub recipe:

• 1 part paprika
• 1 part cumin
• 2 parts salt
• 2 parts chili powder
• 3 parts onion powder
• 3 parts garlic powder
• ½ part black pepper
• 3 parts brown sugar sweetener (Swerve brown or Lakanto Golden) 

Note if you don’t care about this rub being sugar free you can substitute the sweetener with regular brown sugar.

 How to make smoked short ribs.

Step 1: In a small bowl add all the spices and sweetener and mix together. Then take the spice mixture and rub all over the ribs and place on a platter or plate.

Step 2: We set the temperature to 270° F and cooked them for 3 – 5 hours or until the internal temperature is 200 – 205° F. Time will vary depending on the size and thickness of your ribs.

Below you can see what they look like in the smoker and the Meater wireless meat thermometer sticking out.

When done, take them out and let them rest for 5-10 minutes.  You can tent them with a piece of foil while resting.

Making bbq short ribs in the oven.

If you want to try this in the oven, rub the short ribs with the bbq seasoning and place in a baking dish. Cover with aluminum foil and bake for 3 hours in a 300°F oven. Take off the foil for the last ½ hour.  Again you want the internal temperature to be 200 – 205°F for them to be done.

If you want a low carb bbq sauce to go with this.

I’ve made a low carb bbq sauce for lots of my recipes.  I didn’t think these bbq short ribs needed it but if you are interested you can make some. It will keep for quite a while in the refrigerator. 

•  brown sugar sweetener (Swerve Brown or Lakanto Golden)
• 2 teaspoons paprika
• 2 teaspoons chili powder
• 3 tablespoons butter
• 1 garlic clove, crushed
• 5 tablespoons tomato paste
• 2 tablespoons Swerve sweetener
• 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
• ¾ cup water
• 1 teaspoon onion powder
• 1 teaspoon dried mustard

Well I hope you like these as much as I do. I LOVED them and can’t wait to make them again. My son even stayed home from going to his friend’s house because they looked so good.

The nutrition for 1 short rib is: 323 cals / 28.1g fat / 2.2g carbs / 0.4g fiber / 14.4g protein = 1.8g net carbs

This post is sponsored by the Certified Angus Beef ® brand in conjunction with a social media campaign through Sunday Supper LLC. All opinions are my own. #Steakholder #BestAngusBeef

You might also like my friend Taryn’s smoked onions or her smoked garlic to go with this!