Slow-Smoked Beef Ribs with Smoky Chipotle Barbecue Glaze

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-24 · Updated 2026-06-24

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Beef ribs smoked slowly until tender and finished with a rich, smoky chipotle glaze that adds depth and a subtle heat. This American-inspired barbecue recipe, ready in about 340 minutes, pairs beef ribs, kosher salt, black pepper for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 480 calories and feeds 6, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 40 min Cook: 300 min Serves 6 American cuisine 480 cal/serving

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Ingredients

3 lbs beef ribs
2 tbsp kosher salt
1 tbsp black pepper
1 tbsp smoked paprika
1 tbsp garlic powder
2 tbsp minced chipotle peppers in adobo sauce
1/2 cup ketchup
1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
2 tbsp brown sugar
1 tbsp honey
1/4 cup water

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Instructions

Step 1: Season 3 lbs beef ribs evenly with 2 tbsp kosher salt, 1 tbsp black pepper, 1 tbsp smoked paprika, and 1 tbsp garlic powder. Let rest for 30 minutes at room temperature.
Step 2: Prepare smoker or grill for indirect heat at 225°F. Smoke ribs for 4-5 hours until meat is tender and pulling back from bones.
Step 3: Meanwhile, in a saucepan combine 2 tbsp minced chipotle peppers in adobo, 1/2 cup ketchup, 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar, 2 tbsp brown sugar, 1 tbsp honey, and 1/4 cup water. Simmer over medium heat for 15 minutes until sauce thickens to a glaze consistency.
Step 4: During the last 30 minutes of smoking, brush ribs generously with the chipotle barbecue glaze every 10 minutes to build a sticky, smoky coating.
Step 5: Remove ribs from smoker, let rest 10 minutes, then slice between bones and serve with extra glaze on the side.