Got another one of my "bucket list" cooks under my belt yesterday. Based on the results this won't be the last time for this one.
3 bone, 6 lb, beef short rib plate. 1/2 load of Coco Car, full smoke pot of coffee splits. Had the rib plate on the cool side over a drip pan. Used the hot side for the sides and other cooks throughout the day. I've gotten to the point that I score anything with a fat layer. Just like the way it holds the rub and renders with a little more crispy bits. Kept the KK thermo at about 300F. The cool side grate temp was right at 250. Took about 7 hrs to hit 200F on the slab.
The rub/crust was parts 2 parts brown sugar, 1 part salt, 1 part black pepper then 1/2 parts of onion powder, garlic powder and red pepper flake and 1 part of a good espresso grind coffee . Found come coffee syrup at Trader Joes. (you are probably seeing a theme here by now) This stuff is awesome! Rubbed the rib with the syrup then did a very heavy pack on the rub. Let it set for an hour before the cook. The Maui onions are in season now so had to do a version of Raichlen's from his Project Smoke recipe. At about hour 4 I added the top rack and put on some pit beans.
Coffee Char Beef Short Ribs: