I bought a few racks the other day and I plan on smoking them on Sunday. Any suggestions would be appreciated since I've never cooked them before.

Search YouTube for Aaron Franklin Beef Ribs

I would do the same as DTrain said. Franklin has some good videos and his BBQ TV show is starting this month by the way, on PBS.

Also, did you catch AustinAgChefs thread a few post down on smoking beef ribs?

I've watched a lot of his videos...but not this one. Nice.

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Search YouTube for Aaron Franklin Beef Ribs

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Franklin is smoking a plate rib in that video. Beef back ribs have far less meat and would need to be done differently. When smoking beef ribs I'd stick to plates or shorties.

Beef Back Ribs are different than Short Ribs. Short Ribs are the best, Chuck Ribs are second if I'm smoking ribs.

I cook Back Ribs with the 3-2-1 method. I rub down with Yellow Mustard. Season with Lawry's Season Salt, course black pepper, garlic powder, onion powder.

Smoke 225 degrees over Post Oak wood indirect heat for about 3 hours, spray ribs with apple juice.

After 3 hours wrap ribs in foil or butcher paper with squeeze Parkay butter, brown sugar, apple juice, Tiger Sauce and go another 2 hours at 225 degrees.

After 2 hours in the smoker wrapped, unwrap the ribs. I like to dust them again with some rub and then cook ribs for another hour.