Smoked Beef Cheeks
Succulent smoked beef cheeks topped with caramelized brown sugar and braised in ginger beer create an irresistible sweet-savory combination. The ginger beer adds subtle spice while tenderizing the meat into fork-tender perfection with incredible depth.
Ingredients
- 3 lbs beef cheeks trimmed
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp kosher salt
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- For the Braising Liquid:
- 2 cups ginger beer
- 1 cup beef broth
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
Instructions
- Prepare the beef cheeks by trimming excess fat and patting dry with paper towels.
- Rub the beef cheeks with the salt and pepper
- Preheat smoker to 225°F and add wood chips for smoke flavor.
- Smoke the beef cheeks for 4 hours, maintaining steady temperature.
- Top with brown sugar and smoke for 1 more hour until caramelized.
- Prepare braising liquid by combining ginger beer, beef broth, soy sauce, and vinegar.
- Wrap beef cheeks in foil with braising liquid and return to smoker.
- Continue cooking for 3 more hours until internal temperature reaches 200°F.
- Rest for 30 minutes before serving to allow juices to redistribute.