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3-2-1 Pork Baby Back Ribs
These smoked baby back ribs are super ultra tender, juicy, and have a hickory smoke infused flavor. Learn how to use the 3-2-1 method and how to make your own rub to impress all your friends and family at your next bbq!
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
6 hrs
Total Time
6 hrs 15 mins
Servings: 6
Calories: 125416 kcal
Course:
Main Course , Lunch , Dinner
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
Rub
- 150 150 g dark brown sugar packed
- 20 20 g smoked paprika
- 25 25 g garlic powder
- 10 10 g onion powder
- 4 4 g mustard powder
- 4 4 g ground black pepper
- 4 4 g kosher salt
- 2.3 2.3 g cayenne powder
Ribs
- 2 2 racks pork ribs baby back ribs or St. Louis style
- mayonnaise
- 212 212 g dark brown sugar
- 112 112 g unsalted butter
- honey
- 6 6 fl oz pineapple juice or apple juice
- BBQ sauce your preferred choice
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine all the rub ingredients and mix until thoroughly incorporated.
- Add mayonnaise all over the ribs and spread the mixture thinly on both sides of the ribs and season with rub.
- When ready to cook, set smoker temperature to 180℉ and preheat, lid closed for 15 minutes. Smoke the ribs, meat-side up for 3 hours.
- After the ribs have smoked for 3 hours, remove from the smoker and transfer them to a rimmed baking sheet. Increase the grill temperature to 225 ℉.
- Tear off four long sheets of heavy-duty aluminum foil. Top with a rack of ribs and pull up the sides to keep the liquid enclosed. Sprinkle half the brown sugar on each rack, then top each with half the honey and half the juice.
- Fold the existing foil or lay another piece of foil on top of each rib if needed to completely cover and tightly crimp the edges so there is no air or steam leakage.
- Return the wrapped ribs to the grill and cook for 2 hours, taking care not to puncture the foil packets.
- After 2 hours have passed, carefully remove and discard the foil, drain the liquid, and brush the ribs on both sides with BBQ sauce (we used Traeger 'Que Sauce).
- Place ribs directly on the grates and continue to smoke at 225 ℉ until the sauce thickens to your liking, about 30 to 60 minutes.
- Let the ribs rest for 10-20 minutes before cutting and serving. Enjoy!
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Nutrition Information
Calories
1254.16kcal
(63%)
Carbohydrates
69.98g
(23%)
Protein
48.89g
(98%)
Fat
86.96g
(134%)
Saturated Fat
32.55g
(163%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
12.94g
Monounsaturated Fat
30.07g
Trans Fat
1.28g
Cholesterol
282.8mg
(94%)
Sodium
529.94mg
(22%)
Potassium
1020.91mg
(29%)
Fiber
2.21g
(9%)
Sugar
62.15g
(124%)
Vitamin A
2273.12IU
(45%)
Vitamin C
3.77mg
(4%)
Calcium
126.68mg
(13%)
Iron
4.45mg
(25%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 125416
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 1254.16kcal | 63% |
| Carbohydrates | 69.98g | 23% |
| Protein | 48.89g | 98% |
| Fat | 86.96g | 134% |
| Saturated Fat | 32.55g | 163% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 12.94g | 76% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 30.07g | 150% |
| Trans Fat | 1.28g | 64% |
| Cholesterol | 282.8mg | 94% |
| Sodium | 529.94mg | 22% |
| Potassium | 1020.91mg | 22% |
| Fiber | 2.21g | 9% |
| Sugar | 62.15g | 124% |
| Vitamin A | 2273.12IU | 45% |
| Vitamin C | 3.77mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 126.68mg | 13% |
| Iron | 4.45mg | 25% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.