Smoked Pork Ribs

Course: Dinner, Main Course

Cuisine: American, BBQ

Prep Time: 20

Cook Time: 6

Total Time: 6 20

Servings: to 6 servings

Calories: 352kcal

Smoked pork ribs are the pinnacle of great barbecue. The best barbecue ribs are tender and juicy with a deep smoky flavor on the inside and a nice crisp bark on the outside that has a touch of barbecue sauce that highlights the pork's natural flavors.

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US Customary - Metric

Equipment

Silicone Basting Brush

Ingredients

2 racks of pork ribs baby back or spare ribs
1 to 2 cups BBQ Sauce

Pork Rub

2 tbsp brown sugar
1 tbsp Kosher salt
1 tsp smoked paprika
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp onion powder
1 tsp black pepper
1 tsp Ancho chili powder
1 tsp cumin ground
1/2 tsp mustard powder

Instructions

Start by removing the silver skin from the back of the ribs by sliding your fingers or a sharp knife underneath it to get a hold of an edge and pull it off.
2 racks of pork ribs
Mix the spices and generously coat the ribs on both sides, rubbing the spice mixture into the pork like you mean it.
2 tbsp brown sugar, 1 tbsp Kosher salt, 1 tsp smoked paprika, 1 tsp garlic powder, 1 tsp onion powder, 1 tsp black pepper, 1 tsp Ancho chili powder, 1 tsp cumin, 1/2 tsp mustard powder
Smoke the ribs at 225℉ (107℃) for 6 to 8 hours. The lower and slower you go, the better the ribs will be.
The ribs are done when the meat starts to easily pull away from the bone.
To finish the ribs, use the flip, fire, and paint method to sear the sauce onto the outside of the ribs without burning them or drying them out.
Place the ribs on a medium-high grill; using a grill brush, lightly paint the BBQ sauce across the ribs.
Once the sauce is on, flip the ribs over and paint the other side, cooking them for 2 to 3 minutes per side before flipping them over and repeating the process three times for each side.
1 to 2 cups BBQ Sauce
Take the ribs off the grill and let them rest for 5 to 10 minutes before slicing.
To serve the ribs, slice them in ones or twos with a sharp knife along the bone, and serve with a good barbecue sauce for additional dipping.

Notes

Something fun to do with ribs is experimenting with different types of wood to see which flavors they impart to the ribs. It can mean eating lots of ribs, but sometimes sacrifices must be made. Leave your favorites in the comments below.

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