1. Soak a handful of cherry wood chips in water for 30 minutes.
2. Preheat your Megamaster Coalsmith Series Alpha Grill & Smoker to 110℃. Add wood chips once coals are hot.
3. Coat short ribs in olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
4. Place bone side down on preheated smoker. Smoke for 6-8 hours, basting with barbecue sauce every hour. 
5. Wrap ribs in aluminium foil and rest for 30 minutes.

Barbecue sauce:

1. Heat the oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add the onion and garlic and cook, stirring occasionally, until translucent.
2. Add the remaining ingredients, stir to combine, and bring to a simmer.
3. Reduce the heat to low and continue to simmer, stirring occasionally, until reduced and thickened (about 30-40 minutes).