This is the technique I usually use for pork ribs but it would work just as well with beef. I usually take a lasagna pan and pour a small amount of water or sometimes beer (enough to cover the bottom of the dish). Then I take the seasoned ribs and place them in the pan and cover with tin foil then bake at 300 degrees (F) for 2-3 hours. I like this technique because you are introducing moisture as well as completly cooking the ribs (without them going dry) at the same time. Once they are nice and tender I fire up the weber and lather them with bbq sauce to add that bbq/caramelization flavour of the grill.

BTW I have tried smoking ribs with a cheap smoker but have not obtained good results (ashy flavour). I think my problems would be resolved where I could control the heat much bettter with a higher quality smoker.

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