At least 24 hours, or preferably 48 hours, before cooking, generously season the Ribs with Kosher salt, Black pepper, Smoked paprika, Garlic powder, Onion powder, and Mustard powder. Place in a refrigerator, uncovered.
Prepare a smoker to 225°F (107°C) using fruit wood (apple or cherry).
Smoke the ribs for 3-4 hours, or until they reach an internal temperature of 195-203°F (90-95°C).
While the ribs are smoking, prepare the Sauce. Combine all Sauce ingredients in a saucepan and simmer over medium-low heat for 20-25 minutes, stirring occasionally, until slightly reduced and thickened.
During the last 30 minutes of smoking, brush the ribs with the Sauce every 10 minutes.
Remove the ribs from the smoker and let rest for 15 minutes before serving.
Ingredients
6
3 lbs1.36 kgPork baby back ribs-St. Louis cut
2 tbsp30 mLKosher salt-Diamond Crystal
1 tbsp15 mLBlack pepper-Tellicherry
1 tbsp15 mLSmoked paprika-Spanish
1 tsp5 mLGarlic powder
1 tsp5 mLOnion powder
1 tsp5 mLMustard powder
1 cup240 mLTomato puree
1/2 cup120 mLWildflower honey
1/4 cup60 mLApple cider vinegar-raw, unfiltered
2 tbsp30 mLWorcestershire sauce-Lea & Perrins
1 tbsp15 mLBrown sugar-demerara
1 tbsp15 mLBourbon
1 tsp5 mLDijon mustard-stone ground
1/2 tsp2.5 mLSmoked paprika-Spanish
1/4 tsp1.25 mLCayenne pepper
Equipment
Smoker
Meat thermometer
Mixing bowl
Saucepan
Brush
Instructions
At least 24 hours, or preferably 48 hours, before cooking, generously season the Ribs with Kosher salt, Black pepper, Smoked paprika, Garlic powder, Onion powder, and Mustard powder. Place in a refrigerator, uncovered.
Prepare a smoker to 225°F (107°C) using fruit wood (apple or cherry).
Smoke the ribs for 3-4 hours, or until they reach an internal temperature of 195-203°F (90-95°C).
While the ribs are smoking, prepare the Sauce. Combine all Sauce ingredients in a saucepan and simmer over medium-low heat for 20-25 minutes, stirring occasionally, until slightly reduced and thickened.
During the last 30 minutes of smoking, brush the ribs with the Sauce every 10 minutes.
Remove the ribs from the smoker and let rest for 15 minutes before serving.
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