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How Long to Cook Red-Wine Braised Bone-in Short Ribs (Smoked English Cut) in the smoker

Specification: 3.5 lb bone-in English-cut short ribs seasoned with salt, pepper, and garlic

Target Temp
Heat Waves
225°F (107°C)
Indirect Smoke
Total Time
Clock Time
330–390 mins
Total Cook Window
Flip Mark
Flip Action
No Flip
Continuous Cook
Internal Safe Temp
Thermometer Probe
203°F (95°C)
USDA Safe Pull
COOK MODE
Live timer · flip prompt · target temp · rest stage
Start cook

3-Step Execution Protocol

1
Preheat & Prep

Preheat smoker to 225°F (107°C) with your choice of wood. Prepare red-wine braised bone-in short ribs (smoked english cut) (3.5 lb bone-in English-cut short ribs seasoned with salt, pepper, and garlic).

2
Cook

Cook for 330–390 mins. Do not flip; allow surface to develop undisturbed.

3
Check & Rest

Meat is completely tender, pulls back from the bone, and yields to gentle finger press Confirm internal temperature reaches 203°F (95°C). Rest for 20 minutes before serving.

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