How to Smoke Pork Ribs
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4.8
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Prep Time
20 mins
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Cook Time
6 hrs
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Total Time
6 hrs 20 mins
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Servings
6 servings
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Calories
1184 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
How to Smoke Pork Ribs
Description
How to Smoke Pork Ribs covers preparing ribs by removing the membrane and coating them with a mustard, apple juice, and Worcestershire sauce marinade. A generous dry rub seasons the meat before smoking it over wood pellets at 225°F for three hours. This slow smoking method infuses wood flavor while gradually tenderizing the meat.
After the initial smoke, the ribs are wrapped tightly in foil with brown sugar, honey, butter, and bourbon. This step steams the ribs and adds sweetness and moisture, ensuring a tender texture and enhanced flavor. Smoking continues after wrapping for a complete cooking process.
The notes include alternative methods for traditional grilling and oven cooking with liquid smoke, as well as tips on wood chip usage. This versatility allows you to replicate smoky ribs even without a dedicated smoker.
Ingredients
- 2 baby back ribs membrane removed, racks
- 1/3 cup yellow mustard
- 1/4 cup apple juice
- 1 Tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- dry rub generous amount, your favorite
- 1/2 cup light brown sugar
- 1/3 cup honey
- 4 Tbsp butter
- 6 Tbsp bourbon , divided (or more apple juice)
- 1 cup barbecue sauce your favorite
Instructions
- Lay out 4 large sheets of aluminum foil and set aside. Fill hopper of smoker with wood pellets, I usually use hickory, but pecan or cherry would work as well.
- Remove membrane from back of ribs. Slide a butter knife into the bone-side of the rack of ribs and make a small slit. Grab the membrane and pull it off. Use a paper towel to get a better grip on it.
- Combine mustard, apple juice and Worcestershire sauce. Brush over ribs on both sides. Season ribs with dry rub on both sides. Be generous.
- Start smoker on the smoke setting for 5-10 minutes. Increase heat to 225 F degrees. Smoke the ribs, meaty side up, for 3 hours.
- Leave smoker on at 225 F degrees and place ribs on foil sheets. Sprinkle rack of ribs on both sides with half of brown sugar and honey, then top with 2 Tbsp of butter. Pour in 3 Tbsp bourbon. Repeat with remaining rack of ribs and remaining brown sugar, honey, butter and bourbon.
- Add another foil sheet on top of the ribs and crimp to seal tightly. Return foil packs of ribs to grill and cook for 2 hours.
- Carefully remove ribs from foil, and brush ribs with bbq sauce. Place ribs back on grill grate and grill for 1 hour. Slice and enjoy!
Notes
- For grilling, soak wood chips and use foil pouches changed each time the grill is opened to maintain smoke supply.
- Preheat grill and cook ribs on the cooler side to keep temperature around 225°F during smoking.
- Oven preparation includes adding liquid smoke to mustard marinade to simulate smoky flavor.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 1184 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 1184kcal | 59% |
| Carbohydrates | 55g | 18% |
| Protein | 88g | 176% |
| Fat | 62g | 95% |
| Saturated Fat | 15g | 75% |
| Cholesterol | 355mg | 118% |
| Sodium | 1033mg | 43% |
| Potassium | 1638mg | 35% |
| Sugar | 50g | 100% |
| Vitamin A | 390IU | 8% |
| Vitamin C | 0.8mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 144mg | 14% |
| Iron | 4.7mg | 26% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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