Tea Smoked Asian Style Beef Short Ribs

• 3 lb beef short ribs
• 12 orange spice black tea bags
• 1/2 cup ketchup
• 1/2 cup hoisin sauce
• 1/2 cup soy sauce
• 1/2 cup sherry
• 1/4 cup brown sugar
• 1 tsp sesame oil
• 1 tsp chinese 5 spice
• 1 tsp powdered ginger
• 1 tsp onion powder
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper

1. Mix marinade and marinate short ribs for 24 hours.
2. Set up your grill for a 3 Zones Fire.
3. (a double layer of hot charcoal in the back, a single layer of hot charcoal in the middle, and a dripped pan in the front)
4. Remove beef short ribs from marinade/sauce and pat ribs as dry as possible.
5. (Save marinade)
6. Brown short ribs directly over the heat for a few minutes on each side.
7. (be careful because the sugars they can burn easily)
8. When all sides have been browned move to the front of the grill over the drip pan and close the lid.
9. Place sauce in a pan and bring to a gentle boil then simmer for 5 to 10 minutes.
10. Stir frequently and be careful not to scorch the pan.
11. Let cool when done.
12. Soak tea bags in cold water for about one minute.
13. Squeeze out excess water and placed directly on the coals.
14. (you can use a very small amount of wet fruit woods in lieu of the tea).
15. Close the lid and cook at 300 to 325F for about 1 & 1/2 to 2 hours .
16. Glaze with sauce and cook for about 10 minutes.
17. Glaze with sauce 3 or 4 more times.
18. Let rest 10 to 15 minutes before serving.

beef short ribs, orange spice black tea bags, ketchup, hoisin sauce, soy sauce, sherry, brown sugar, sesame oil, spice, powdered ginger, onion, garlic, cayenne pepper

Taken from cookpad.com/us/recipes/272938-tea-smoked-asian-style-beef-short-ribs (may not work)