Pit Boss Ribs
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
4 hrs 15 mins
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Total Time
4 hrs 25 mins
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Servings
18 people
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Calories
485 kcal
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Course
Main Course, Dinner
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Cuisine
American
Pit Boss Ribs
Description
This recipe starts by trimming pork ribs and coating them with avocado oil as a binder, then thoroughly applying a dry rub seasoning. The ribs are refrigerated while the smoker heats to ensure flavors meld and the rub adheres well.
The smoking process begins at 200°F for two hours to start cooking and infuse smoke flavor. Then the ribs are wrapped in foil "boats" with apple juice to steam them gently at 250°F for another two hours, which helps break down connective tissue and retain moisture. The final step is a higher-temperature smoking at 350°F to develop a more concentrated flavor and crisp exterior. Optional barbecue sauce can be brushed on for additional sweetness and tang.
These steps create ribs that are tender and juicy with balanced smoky, sweet, and spiced tastes. The use of apple juice adds moisture and subtle sweetness enhancing the meat's flavor, making these ribs suitable for hearty meals and gatherings.
Ingredients
- 2 racks pork ribs about 4.5lbs each, St Louis style
- 3 cups apple juice
- ¼ cup avocado oil
- 1 cup dry rub
- 1 cup barbecue sauce optional
Instructions
- Start by trimming the membrane from the ribs and discarding.
- Coat the top of the ribs with avocado oil. This will be serving as a binder so be sure it’s fully coated.
- Sprinkle the ribs with dry rub. Using your hands, liberally coat the ribs completely rubbing it across the surface.
- Cover the ribs and place in the refrigerator while the smoker preheats.
- Preheat the smoker to 200°F.
- Once the smoker has preheated, place the ribs directly on the grate, bone side down. Close the lid and smoke for 2 hours.
- After 2 hours, remove the ribs from the smoker and turn the temperature up to 250°F.
- Place the ribs on foil and create foil boats. Pour apple juice (1 ½ cups each) into each boat. Close and seal up the boats.
- Put the ribs back on the smoker for 2 hours.
- After 2 hours, adjust the smoker to 350°F and remove the ribs.
- Pour the apple juice and liquid out of the boats and leave them open.
- *optional* brush the ribs with bbq sauce.
- Place the ribs back on the smoker for 15 minutes.
- Remove the ribs from the smoker and allow them to rest for 10 minutes. The bones should slide out easily.
- You can cut the ribs up individually and leave the bones in or out. Serve them up with your favorite sides!
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 18people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 485 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 0.5lb cooked ribs (weight includes bones) | |
| Calories | 485kcal | 24% |
| Carbohydrates | 14g | 5% |
| Protein | 23g | 46% |
| Fat | 37g | 57% |
| Saturated Fat | 11g | 55% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 6g | 35% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 15g | 75% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 116mg | 39% |
| Sodium | 283mg | 12% |
| Potassium | 455mg | 10% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 9g | 18% |
| Vitamin A | 138IU | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 69mg | 7% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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