Herbed Beef Short Ribs

Preparation : Put the ribs in a baking dish, bowl or heavy-duty plastic bag. combine all remaining ingredients and blend well. Pour marinade over ribs. Turn the ribs to coat them completely with the marinade. Cover or seal bag and refrigerate several hours, preferably overnight, turning occasionally. remove meat from marinade and place on smoker grid to water-smoke. Charcoal: Use 7 pounds charcoal, 3 quarts hot water, 2 wood sticks and smoke 2-1/2 to 3-1/2 hours. Electric Cooker: Use 3 quarts hot water, 2 wood sticks and smoke 2 to 3 hours.