Mesquite Lime Smoked Short Ribs

Name: Mesquite Lime Smoked Short Ribs
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 3 h 30 min
Yield: 5
Cuisine: American,
Ingredients: 1 package grill mates mesquite marinade; 1/3 cup fresh lime juice; 3 tbsps agave nectar; 2 tbsps oil; 3 pounds bone-in beef short ribs about 5 short ribs; 1 cup water; 2 tbsps BBQ Sauce; 2 tbsps fresh lime juice; 1 tbsp agave nectar; 1 tbsp finely chopped fresh cilantro

Smoky with a tangy, citrusy twist, these tasty short ribs are a grilling game changer. Marinated in a combo of McCormick® Grill Mates® Mesquite Marinade Mix, lime juice, and agave, ribs serve up tender on the inside, with a crispy, charred bark on the outside.

10m

PREP TIME

3hr 30m

COOK TIME

339

CALORIES

10

INGREDIENTS

Servings: 5

Ingredients

Short Ribs
1 package McCormick® Grill Mates® Mesquite Marinade
1/3 cup fresh lime juice
3 tablespoons agave nectar
2 tablespoons oil
3 pounds bone-in beef short ribs, about 5 short ribs
1 cup water
Finishing Sauce
2 tablespoons BBQ Sauce
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
1 tablespoon agave nectar
1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh cilantro

INSTRUCTIONS

1 For the Short Ribs, whisk Marinade Mix, lime juice, agave nectar and oil in small bowl. Place short ribs in large resealable plastic bag. Add marinade; turn to coat well. Refrigerate 8 hours, or overnight.
2 Preheat smoker to 250°F according to manufacturer’s directions, using your favorite hardwood, such as mesquite, pecan or hickory.
3 Place short ribs, bone side down, on smoker grate. Smoke short ribs about 1 hour and 15 minutes or until crisp bark (or crust) forms over surface of meat. (Do not open the smoker until ready to check for doneness!)
4 Remove short ribs from smoker. Place in deep foil pan and add 1 cup of water. Cover pan with foil. Smoke 2 hours longer or until meat is very tender and internal temperature reaches about 203 to 205°F. Remove from smoker.
5 For the Finishing Sauce, mix BBQ sauce, lime juice, agave nectar and cilantro in small bowl. Drizzle short ribs with sauce and serve immediately.

Test Kitchen Tips: • Shred meat from short ribs and serve in warm flour tortillas with desired toppings.
• Try this marinade and finishing sauce with flank steak or ribeye in place of the short ribs. Marinade about 1 hour and grill to desired doneness, then drizzle with finishing sauce to serve.