Salty Short Ribs

[Mtnsedona]

1st try yesterday with Beef Short Ribs, I am using a Weber Smokey Mountain 18". I watched a few video's and everyone seems to load them up with SPG, so I did the same, used Hickory chunks on charcol brickets. These ribs came out very salty, the outside was too salty to eat, once you cut off the bark they were tasty. I'm thinking next time out just Garlic & Pepper. Any thoughts ?

 

[Rafter H BBQ]

We do not like a lot of salt, I smoke BSR’s with a mix of SPG... but lighter on the salt. We do a
quarter kosher or sea salt to the mix, then 50/50 with CBP and granulated garlic.

We do not season heavily (personal preference). Season lightly and let the seasonings compliment the meat flavor... see how ya like them! BSR’s are very tasty, let the meat shine through.

Experiment to get the flavor you and your fam like...

 

[Blues1]

I've done the same thing. Going to mix my store bought SPG with PG to round it out a bit more. I am guilty of over seasoning.

 

[HalfSmoked]

Yes a lot of mixes is heavy salted you have to adjust to your taste I have a friend who is just the opposite if he's coming to dinner no black pepper or any kind of peppers.

Warren

 

[chef jimmyj]

Depends on what you mean by Load It Up? If you had so much that you could barely see the meat, that will be too much Salt for most. You can get away with covering meat with a Rub because the salt is a low percentage.
On the Short Ribs or Steaks you only need a bit more than you would add on your plate to naked meat, if going counter to smoker.
If you are planing to Salt and have time to rest an hour or 2 before smoking, you can go heavier but, you must give the time for the Salt to dry Dry Brine, Mix with the meat juices and soak in. The over all result is seasoned and balanced...JJ

 

[HalfSmoked]

Thanks for the like Mtnsedona it is greatly appreciated.

Warren

 

[Bearcarver]

I never put any salt on mine when smoking.
If anybody wants salt, you can have it on the table:
Here's a Step by Step on Beef Ribs:
Smoked Beef Prime Rib Dinos (With Extra Meat)

Bear