Smoked Spareribs

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4.6

21 reviews
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  • Prep Time

    2 hrs

  • Cook Time

    5 hrs

  • Total Time

    7 hrs

  • Servings

    12

  • Calories

    932 kcal

  • Course

    Main Course

  • Cuisine

    American

Smoked Spareribs

These classic hickory smoked pork spareribs aren't difficult to make, but they do take some time. Start them about 7 hours before you want to eat. Use your favorite bbq sauce for a glistening lacquered glaze for the bark.

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Ingredients

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For Rub:

  • 3 tablespoons black pepper freshly course ground
  • ¼ cup brown sugar
  • cup sweet smoked paprika
  • ¼ cup kosher salt
  • 2 teaspoons garlic powder
  • 2 teaspoons dried minced onions
  • 2 teaspoons celery salt
  • 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper
  • 3-4 racks pork spareribs
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Instructions

  1. Combine all the ingredients for the rub in a small bowl. 
  2. Remove the ribs from the package and pat dry with paper towels.  Trim the silver skin from the ribs by using a very sharp knife to separate the silver skin from the ribs.  Once you have a good sized tab, pull the silver skin from the ribs and discard.
  3. Liberally coat the ribs on both sides with the rub and press into the flesh.  Cover and refrigerate 6 hours or overnight.
  4. Soak approximately 3 cups of hickory wood chips in water for an  hour.  Set up the water smoker for indirect heat according to your manufacturer's instructions.  Arrange charcoal briquettes in a small mound and light.  Wait until the embers are ashy and the fire is hot, then sprinkle the briquets with one or two handfuls of wood chips.
  5. Set the water pan on the grate above the heat.  Fill  2/3  with water and 1 or 2 beers (optional).
  6. Place rib rack on the grate above the water pan and arrange the racks of ribs in the rack.  (You may need to cut the racks in half to get them to fit) 
  7. Put the lid on the smoker and maintain the temperature between 225° - 250° for 4-5 hours, depending on the size and quantity of the ribs.  You'll know when they're done when the ribs pull back from the bone, but avoid the temptation to look early on in the process as that will reduce the temperature and will take that much longer to get it where it needs to be.
  8. When the ribs are cooked through, brush with your favorite barbecue sauce  and cook 10-15 minutes until lacquered.
  9. Enjoy with cold beers or your favorite summer wine.

Notes

  • To reheat ribs, wrap them well in foil and heat for 10-15 minutes in a 350° oven.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 932kcal (47%) Carbohydrates 7g (2%) Protein 50g (100%) Fat 76g (117%) Saturated Fat 24g (120%) Cholesterol 260mg (87%) Sodium 3014mg (126%) Potassium 886mg (25%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 5g (10%) Vitamin A 1165IU (23%) Vitamin C 0.6mg (1%) Calcium 68mg (7%) Iron 3.7mg (21%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 12Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 932 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 932kcal 47%
Carbohydrates 7g 2%
Protein 50g 100%
Fat 76g 117%
Saturated Fat 24g 120%
Cholesterol 260mg 87%
Sodium 3014mg 126%
Potassium 886mg 19%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 5g 10%
Vitamin A 1165IU 23%
Vitamin C 0.6mg 1%
Calcium 68mg 7%
Iron 3.7mg 21%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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