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Smoked Ribs (Baby Back or St. Louis Style Spare Ribs)
Tender, juicy, and perfectly delicious, these smoked ribs are a hit at any summer barbeque. An easy-to-make rub gives this dish a bold, spicy, sweetness that will have you coming back for seconds!
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
5 hrs
Additional Time
7 mins
Total Time
5 hrs 17 mins
Servings: 10 servings
Calories: 381 kcal
Course:
Main Course , Dinner
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
For Dry Rub
- ½ cups brown sugar packed
- 1 ½ tsp smoked paprika
- 1 TB kosher salt
- 1 ½ TB freshly ground black pepper
- ½ tsp cayenne
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp onion powder
For Ribs
- 2 racks pork ribs 3-4 lbs each baby back ribs or St. Louis Style spare ribs
- ½ cups apple juice 100% juice
- ½ cups BBQ sauce your favorite brand
Instructions
Do Ahead
- Combine Dry Rub ingredients in a small bowl. This can be done several days ahead of time and kept airtight until ready to use.
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For the Ribs
- Clean and dry ribs with paper towels. Trim off excess fat. Thoroughly apply seasoning mix to both sides of the ribs, pressing in firmly. Cover in foil and refrigerate overnight.
- Preheat smoker to 225F. Remove ribs from foil and place cold ribs (meat side up) in smoker and smoke for 3 hours. Meanwhile, combine BBQ sauce with apple juice and set aside.
- After 3 hrs, remove ribs from smoker and place onto a big piece of foil with the bone side facing up. Pull up sides of foil to create a little "tub" and pour BBQ sauce and apple juice mixture over the ribs. Cover ribs tightly with foil and ensure juice does not leak. Place ribs back into the smoker (bone side up) and smoke for 1.5 hrs.
- Remove ribs from smoker and discard foil and sauce/juice mixture. Generously brush both sides of ribs with BBQ sauce. Place ribs back into the smoker (meat side up) and smoke 30 min.
- Remove from smoker and let rest on cutting board for 5-10 min before slicing. Serve with additional BBQ sauce on the side.
Notes
- Serve ribs with bacon ranch potato salad, Hawaiian macaroni salad, baked beans, and sweet cornbread.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
381kcal
(19%)
Carbohydrates
19g
(6%)
Protein
28g
(56%)
Fat
43g
(66%)
Saturated Fat
14g
(70%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
7g
Monounsaturated Fat
16g
Trans Fat
0.4g
Cholesterol
87mg
(29%)
Sodium
597mg
(25%)
Potassium
525mg
(15%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
17g
(34%)
Vitamin A
226IU
(5%)
Vitamin C
0.3mg
(0%)
Calcium
48mg
(5%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 10servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 381
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 381kcal | 19% |
| Carbohydrates | 19g | 6% |
| Protein | 28g | 56% |
| Fat | 43g | 66% |
| Saturated Fat | 14g | 70% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 7g | 41% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 16g | 80% |
| Trans Fat | 0.4g | 20% |
| Cholesterol | 87mg | 29% |
| Sodium | 597mg | 25% |
| Potassium | 525mg | 11% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 17g | 34% |
| Vitamin A | 226IU | 5% |
| Vitamin C | 0.3mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 48mg | 5% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.