The best smoked pork ribs are tender and juicy, with a deep smoky flavor on the inside and a nice crisp bark on the outside.

Smoking Pork Ribs

Choose ribs that are well-marbled with a dark reddish hue or an almost bright pink color. They should be as fresh as possible and have an almost sweet smell.

This smoked rib recipe works with baby back ribs, spare ribs, St. Louis style, and country-style pork ribs.

Prepare the pork ribs by removing the silver skin with a sharp knife and your fingers.

Prepping the Ribs

Our All-Star Pork Rub is the best way to flavor unforgettable smoked pork ribs with deep smokey flavors.

Seasoning Pork Ribs

What makes this dry rub so delicious is how the combination of spices enhances the pork’s flavor while creating rich barbecue flavors.

All-Star Pork Rub

The best type of wood for smoking pork ribs is mesquite and hickory. They give the ribs a clean, rustic smokey flavor.

Smoking Wood

Smoke the pork ribs at 225℉ (107℃) for 6 to 8 hours before finishing them on a hot grill using the flip, fire, and paint method.

Smoking Pork Ribs

An easy way to tell the ribs are done is to grab one end of a rack and bend it upward. The ribs are done when the meat starts to pull away from the bone.

Smoking Pork Ribs

Use the Flip, Fire, and Paint method to finish.  This sears thin layers of BBQ sauce on the ribs crisping up the outside while sealing the juices inside.

Finishing  Smoked Ribs

Old No. 44 BBQ Sauce

Smokehouse Potato Salad 

Rhubarb Shortbread Bars

What to serve with Smoked Pork Ribs