Babel'S Smoked Baby Back Pork Ribs Recipe

Name: Babel'S Smoked Baby Back Pork Ribs
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 rack baby back pork ribs, fat trimmed and membrane removed; 1/4 cup pork rub; Mop:; 3/4 cup apple juice; 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil; Sauce:; 5 tablespoons ketchup; 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil; 3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar; 2 tablespoons soy sauce; 1 1/2 tablespoons honey; 1 1/2 tablespoons cracked black peppercorns; 1 1/2 tablespoons dried minced garlic; 2 teaspoons whole fennel seeds; 2 dashes hot pepper sauce (such as Tabasco(R)), or more to taste; 3 (1.5 fluid ounce) jiggers Tennessee whiskey, or as needed (optional); apple wood chips, soaked

Servings: persons

1 rack baby back pork ribs, fat trimmed and membrane removed
1/4 cup pork rub
Mop:
3/4 cup apple juice
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
Sauce:
5 tablespoons ketchup
1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1 1/2 tablespoons honey
1 1/2 tablespoons cracked black peppercorns
1 1/2 tablespoons dried minced garlic
2 teaspoons whole fennel seeds
2 dashes hot pepper sauce (such as Tabasco(R)), or more to taste
3 (1.5 fluid ounce) jiggers Tennessee whiskey, or as needed (optional)
apple wood chips, soaked

1
Let the ribs come to room temperature. Work in the rub and let stand 30 minutes more.
2
Preheat an outdoor grill for high heat and lightly oil the grate.
3
Mix apple juice and oil together in a bowl to make the mop, or basting liquid.
4
Mix ketchup, oil, vinegar, soy sauce, honey, peppercorns, dried garlic, fennel seeds, and hot sauce together in a bowl to make the sauce.
5
Place ribs directly on the grill and cook over high heat until browned, 5 to 10 minutes per side; be careful not to let the meat burn.
6
Place ribs onto wire racks. Place the racks into the smoker. Add wood chips according to manufacturer's directions. Smoke the ribs low and slow. Baste every 15 to 30 minutes with the mop mixture, until meat begins pulling from the bone, 2 to 2 1/2 hours.
7
Baste liberally with the sauce mixture. Offer all the cooks a shot of whiskey. Wrap the sauce-covered ribs in a double layer of aluminum foil and return them to the smoker over low to medium heat. Cook 45 minutes more. Remove foil, cut ribs into portions, and serve.

586

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Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Swap the honey for maple syrup or agave for a slightly different but equally rich sweetness.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 rack baby back pork ribs, fat trimmed and membrane removed, 1/4 cup pork rub, Mop:, 3/4 cup apple juice, and more.

Yes, Babel'S Smoked Baby Back Pork Ribs falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Babel'S Smoked Baby Back Pork Ribs

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