Smoked BBQ Ribs Recipe

Name: Smoked BBQ Ribs
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 Rack of pork spareribs (trimmed, or not).; 1 cup Barbecue sauce (homemade or bottled); 1 tbsp brown sugar (light or dark); 1 tsp Chili powder (or papika, any variety).; 1/2 tsp Seasoned salt; 1/2 tsp Garlic powder; 1/2 tsp Onion powder; 1/2 tsp Powdered ginger; 1/4 tsp Black pepper; 1/4 tsp Cayenne pepper (optional)

Servings: persons

1
Mix dry rub breaking up lumps you find.
2
Remove the membrane from the back of the ribs (or you can have your butcher do it when you buy them).
3
Season the rib with the rub.
4
Wrap in plastic wrap and refrigerate for 24 hours.
5
Set up grill for Indirect Heat with a drip pans in the middle.
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Place the ribs over the drip pan.
7
Add water to drip pan then add a hand full or 2 of wet hickory wood chips directly on the coals.
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Maintain a temperature of 300F or less.
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Cook for 1 1/2 to 2 hours or more.
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When the meat has pulled back exposing about 2 inches of the bone tip, glaze with barbeque sauce and keep cooking for about 10 minutes.
11
Glaze 2 or 3 times.
12
Let the ribs rest 10 to 15 minutes before serving.

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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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 Rack of pork spareribs (trimmed, or not)., 1 cup Barbecue sauce (homemade or bottled), 1 tbsp brown sugar (light or dark), 1 tsp Chili powder (or papika, any variety)., and more.

Yes, Smoked BBQ 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Smoked BBQ Ribs

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