Description
Impress your family and friends with these mouthwatering smoked pork ribs that are tender, juicy, and bursting with flavor. Perfect for backyard barbecues, family gatherings, or cozy nights at home, this recipe combines a savory spice rub with the rich essence of smoke for an unforgettable dining experience. With straightforward instructions and minimal prep time, you can create restaurant-quality ribs right in your kitchen. Enjoy the satisfaction of serving fall-off-the-bone ribs that can be tailored to suit your taste—whether you prefer them saucy or dry-rubbed!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 rack baby back ribs
- 1 tbsp ground black or white pepper
- 1 tsp kosher salt
- 2 tbsp paprika (sweet Hungarian)
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp celery salt
- 1 tbsp garlic powder
- 2 tbsp brown sugar
- 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 1/4 cup apple juice or cider
- 4 tbsp butter (cubed)
Instructions
- Pre-soak wood chips in water for 30 minutes.
- Preheat your smoker to 225°F (107°C).
- Pat the ribs dry and trim excess fat and silver skin.
- Mix all rub ingredients in a bowl and cover the ribs evenly.
- Let the seasoned ribs sit at room temperature while the smoker heats.
- Smoke the ribs directly on the grate for about 3 hours.
- Wrap the ribs in foil with butter, apple juice/cider, and brown sugar; return to smoker for another 2 hours.
- Baste with juices before removing from foil when tender.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Smoking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 oz (113g)
- Calories: 293
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 685mg
- Fat: 19g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 85mg