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St. Louis-Style Ribs
St. Louis Style Ribs are one of our favorite things to make on our smoker. These flavorful ribs are made with a mix of spices and seasonings that will make your taste buds tingle! Lavished with a sweet and tangy Kansas City-Style BBQ Sauce, these tender ribs are always a hit!
Prep Time
45 mins
Cook Time
6 hrs
Total Time
6 hrs 45 mins
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 152 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 2 racks of St. Louis ribs or pork spare ribs
- 1 Kansas City-Style BBQ Sauce
Dry Rub
- ½ cup dark brown sugar
- ¼ cup paprika
- 2 tablespoons kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon celery seed
- 1 tablespoon garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon onion powder
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 2 teaspoons black pepper
- 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
Instructions
- Combine the paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, chili powder, freshly ground black pepper, cayenne pepper, celery seed, and kosher salt in a small bowl.
- Remove the silver skin from the back side of the ribs and pat them dry with a paper towel. Rub the dry rub all over the ribs.
- Place ribs in foil and wrap. Store overnight in the fridge to marinade (optional).
- Start the smoker and get the temperature to around 225°F. We have a Traeger and it works great, but any smoker will work. For wood, we typically use the Traeger Texas blend or oak pellets, and then hickory would be our next choice. Fill a disposable roasting pan with water and set it on the smoker to create humidity. You will want the water pan to be full during the smoke.
- Cook the ribs in the smoker at 225°F for 5-6 hours. Baste the top of the ribs with Kansas City BBQ Sauce during the last 30 minutes of the cooking time.
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Notes
- Storage: Once completely cool, wrap any leftover ribs in plastic wrap, put them in a Ziploc bag, or place them in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. Reheat in the microwave, oven, or grill.
- Freezing: Freeze your cooked ribs for up to 3 months. Defrost in the refrigerator overnight before reheating in the microwave, oven, or grill.
Nutrition Information
Calories
152kcal
(8%)
Carbohydrates
18g
(6%)
Protein
5g
(10%)
Fat
7g
(11%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
3g
Trans Fat
0.1g
Cholesterol
23mg
(8%)
Sodium
1793mg
(75%)
Potassium
219mg
(6%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
14g
(28%)
Vitamin A
2066IU
(41%)
Vitamin C
0.5mg
(1%)
Calcium
39mg
(4%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 152
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 152kcal | 8% |
| Carbohydrates | 18g | 6% |
| Protein | 5g | 10% |
| Fat | 7g | 11% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Trans Fat | 0.1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 23mg | 8% |
| Sodium | 1793mg | 75% |
| Potassium | 219mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 14g | 28% |
| Vitamin A | 2066IU | 41% |
| Vitamin C | 0.5mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 39mg | 4% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.