For my next new beer can rub, we are using the ultimate beef blend: Smoked Garlic Jalapeño Lager. This is an amped up version of a salt, pepper and garlic rub with some smokiness and spiciness. We are going to add some coarse black pepper to help get an amazing beef bark on some Smoked Garlic Jalapeño Beef Ribs. This is a simple and straight-forward recipe for one of the best bites in bbq with a little bit of heat. Backyard cookouts, here we come!

Smoked Garlic Jalapeño Beef Ribs sliced and ready to serve.

Why You’ll Love Smoked Garlic Jalapeño Beef Ribs

A close up shot of one of the sliced ribs.

This post is part two of my new recipes where I introduce all of my new seasonings to you. Today, we are using my Smoked Garlic Jalapeño Lager beef rub. 

If you are a fan of jalapeño poppers, then you’re in luck– this spicy, savory garlic jalapeño rub is a great dry rub for steaks, beef ribs, brisket, and more. To get a great bark on classic brisket and beef ribs, just add a little more coarse black pepper. 

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The key to getting the best ribs is cooking to temperature and color. 

Once the bark is nice and set and the temp is between 155-165F, then wrap in butcher paper. You can use foil as well, but I love butcher paper because it helps develop the bark even more once wrapped. 

Slicing into the rack of ribs.

Pull at 200-205F and when it’s probe tender. The real secret to tender BBQ is resting, so make sure to rest for at least 2 hours. Don’t worry, they’re worth the long cooking time– these ribs are sure to be a big hit with your friends and family!

Smoked Garlic Jalapeño Beef Ribs Ingredients

If this is your first time smoking ribs at home, keep in mind, this is one of those all-day recipes that starts out in the morning. This cooking method requires 1 hour of prep time and 10 hours of cooking to serve 8 people. 

To start out, you’ll need 2 whole beef plate ribs, Smoked Garlic Jalapeño Lager Rub, coarse black pepper, and hot sauce for some extra kick.

Placing both the racks of beef ribs on the cutting board.

For your spritz bottle, you’ll need light beer, white vinegar, and hot sauce. 

For best results, slice up the ribs and put them on a piece of white bread with hamburger-sliced dill pickle chips and pickled red onions.

If desired, dip your sandwich in your favorite BBQ sauce to add some delicious flavor. 

For more beef ribs, check out my Gaucho Beef Ribs, Chipotle Black Pepper Smoked Beef Ribs, Tomahawk Beef Short Ribs and Grilled Beef Short Ribs with Chimichurri Butter.

How to Make Smoked Garlic Jalapeño Beef Ribs

This recipe involves just a few easy steps. 

Start by placing your beef ribs on a cutting board. Then and trim any excess fat or silver skin on the top part. Slather with hot sauce all over and generously season ribs on all sides with my Smoked Garlic Jalapeno Lager Rub in order to completely cover the roast. Then, season generously on the top of the meat with coarse black pepper. 

The raw, trimmed beef ribs and then what they look like once seasoned.

Place ribs in the fridge, uncovered, for at least 4 hours but ideally overnight.

Preheat your smoker to low heat– about 275 degrees F. In a spritz bottle, add all the ingredients for the spritz. Also add some wood chips or wood chunks to the smoker if desired for extra smoky flavor.

The beef ribs sitting on the smoker as they cook before being wrapped.

Smoke the garlic jalapeño beef ribs until they have developed a nice crust on the outside. Make sure to also check them with a meat thermometer until the internal temperature of the meat reaches 155-160F. This will take about 5-7 hours. Make sure to spray ribs on the “dry” areas every 45-60 minutes. 

Once good, pull them off the smoker and wrap them in butcher paper. Place wrapped ribs back on the smoker to cook for another 2-3 hours or when they reach 200-205F and are probe tender. 

The beef ribs being wrapped in butcher paper so that they can be put back on the smoker to finish cooking.

When done, pull them off the smoker. Then let them rest in a room temperature cooler for at least 1 hour but ideally 2-3 hours. 

Slice the smoked garlic jalapeño beef ribs up and serve with pickles, pickled red onions and some white bread. You can also add barbecue sauce or ranch if desired. Store any leftovers in an airtight container. 

Enjoy! And check all of my other seasonings here!

A plate of smoked garlic jalapeño beef ribs.
Smoked Garlic Jalapeño Beef Ribs sliced and ready to serve.

Smoked Garlic Jalapeño Beef Ribs

Smoked Garlic Jalapeño Beef Ribs for some tender, juicy and beef.
Author:Derek Wolf
5 from 3 votes
Prep Time: 1 hour
Cook Time: 10 hours
Total Time: 11 hours
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Servings: 8 People

Ingredients 

Beef:

Spritz:

  • 16 oz of Light Beer
  • 8 oz White Vinegar
  • 2 oz of Hot Sauce

Serving:

  • Dill Pickles chips
  • Pickled Red Onions
  • White Bread

Instructions 

  • Place your beef ribs on a cutting board and trim any excess fat or silver skin on the top part.
  • Slather with hot sauce all over and generously season all sides with my Smoked Garlic Jalapeno Lager Rub in order to completely cover the roast.
  • Then, season generously on the top of the meat with coarse black pepper.
  • Place them in the fridge, uncovered, for at least 4 hours but ideally overnight.
  • Preheat your smoker to about 275F. Add some wood chips or wood chunks if desired for extra smoky flavor.
  • In a spritz bottle, add all the ingredients for the spritz.
  • Add the beef ribs on to the smoker to cook until they have developed a nice crust on the outside and have reached 155-160F internal (about 5-7 hours).
  • Make sure to spritz on the “dry” areas every 45-60 minutes.
  • Once good, pull them off the smoker and wrap them in butcher paper. Place back on the smoker to cook for another 2-3 hours or when they reach 200-205F and are probe tender.
  • When done, pull them off and rest in a room temperature cooler for at least 1 hour but ideally 2-3 hours.
  • Slice the beef ribs up and serve with pickles, pickled red onions and some white bread. Enjoy!

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Nutrition

Serving: 8g | Calories: 339kcal | Carbohydrates: 58g | Protein: 23g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 45mg | Sodium: 261mg | Potassium: 1406mg | Fiber: 22g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 501IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 407mg | Iron: 10mg

Derek Wolf

Derek is the driving force behind Over the Fire Cooking. He started cooking with live fire in 2016 and decided to start a social media page so his friends and family could follow the journey. Fast forward to today and Over the Fire Cooking has spread across multiple platforms with millions now following Derek's fire cooking journey. He's a southern fellow who enjoys everything from classic BBQ to Central and South American inspired dishes. Whatever he's cooking up, it's guaranteed to be so freakin' delicious!

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  1. What sauce did you use as a binder? Recipe says hot sauce but that doesn’t look like any hot sauce I’ve ever seen.