Slow Smoked on the Grill Pork Ribs Recipe

Name: Slow Smoked on the Grill Pork Ribs
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: ¾ cup brown sugar; ½ cup white sugar; ½ cup paprika; ¼ cup salt; 4 tablespoons garlic powder; 2 tablespoons ground black pepper; 2 tablespoons onion powder; 2 tablespoons chili powder; 1 ½ cups distilled vinegar; 16 ounces chili sauce; 2 tablespoons sugar; 1 tablespoon salt; 2 teaspoons crushed red pepper flakes; 2 teaspoons ground black pepper; olive oil; 1 slab st.louis style rib

Servings: persons

¾ cup brown sugar
½ cup white sugar
½ cup paprika
¼ cup salt
4 tablespoons garlic powder
2 tablespoons ground black pepper
2 tablespoons onion powder
2 tablespoons chili powder
1 ½ cups distilled vinegar
16 ounces chili sauce
2 tablespoons sugar
1 tablespoon salt
2 teaspoons crushed red pepper flakes
2 teaspoons ground black pepper
olive oil
1 slab st.louis style rib

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You will also need 2 medium aluminum pans & a rib rack if you have one.
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1 Cup apple wood chips.
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1.
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Combine ingredients for the rub.
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3/4 cup brown sugar,1/2 cup white sugar,1/2 cup paprika,1/4 cup salt,4 tablespoons garlic powder, 2tablespoons ground black pepper,2 tablespoons onion powder,2 tablespoons chili powder.
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Mix well.
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2.
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Cut ribs in half & rinse.Dry off & Rub & pat with mixture, completely covering.
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Be generous!
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Coat ribs lightly with olive oil, wrap in plastic wrap & refrigerate over night.
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Combine all ingredients for Basting sauce 1 1/2 cups of distilled vinegar, 1bottle Heinz Chili sauce, 2 tablespoons sugar,1 tablespoon salt, 2 teaspoons crushed red pepper,2 teaspoons ground black pepper.Refrigerate over night also.
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4.
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Time to get the grill ready.
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Place 1 aluminum pan filled with hot water off to one side of the bottom of the grill & the coal to the other side.Use a coal chimney if you have one.
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Put on the lid & let heat up to 225 degrees.Don't go over 250.
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5.
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When your ready for the ribs add your wood chips to the fire.
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Put your ribs on the rib rack & set over the pan of water.
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Or you can lay them bone side down over the pan.
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Put the other pan over the fire.Helps keep the temperature just right.
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Cook for 6-8 hours @ 225. checking on the coal every hour or so & replacing as needed.
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Baste the ribs when you check on the coal.
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Don't add any more wood!
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Will be too smokey.
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Easiest way to tell if their done is to pick ribs up with tongs & if they crack when they bend their perfect.
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7.
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Serve with your favorite sauce or dry.

413

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* 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

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

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 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: ¾ cup brown sugar, ½ cup white sugar, ½ cup paprika, ¼ cup salt, and more.

Yes, Slow Smoked on the Grill Pork Ribs falls under the Soups & Stews 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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Slow Smoked on the Grill Pork Ribs

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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