Smoked BBQ Ribs

This recipe uses the 2-2-1 method for baby back ribs. The first 2 hours provide the smoke flavor, the next 2 hours in foil make them tender, and the last 1 hour directly on the grill forms a nice crust. You'll love the result!

CourseDinner, Holiday

CuisineAmerican

MethodGrill

DietDairy Free, Egg Free, Gluten Free, Peanut/Tree Nut-Free

Prep Time 30

Cook Time 5

Total Time 5 30

Servings people

Ingredients

2 racks pork baby back ribs about 4 lbs total
2 tablespoon mustard
2 tablespoon honey
¼ cup paprika
2 tablespoon black pepper
2 tablespoon garlic powder (NOT garlic salt)
2 tablespoon chili powder
1.5 tablespoon salt course sea
1 tablespoon onion flakes dried
1 tablespoon oregano dried
1 tablespoon red pepper ground

Instructions

Set up your ceramic grill or smoker for indirect cooking (i.e. use a heat defector or remote firebox). Use lump charcoal and preheat the grill for a 250 degree F burn.
Meanwhile, remove the membrane from the bottom of the ribs (peel it back at a bone and grip with a paper towel to pull off) and pat them dry with paper towels. Mix the honey and mustard and brush all over the ribs.
Whisk the dry spices together in a bowl to form a rub and then coat the ribs all over with it. You don't want to over season them...whatever easily sticks on after shaking them a bit is enough. For easy cleanup, I like to cover a half baking sheet with foil to make a tray for this step.
Once your fire is ready, add a few handfuls of hardwood chips to the coals (we like hickory) and then place the ribs directly on the grill, bone side down. Close the lid and maintain a temperature of about 250 degrees F for two hours.
Double-wrap the ribs in foil (seem side up to retain any juices) and smoke for another two hours. You can add a few tablespoons of liquid if you want (water, apple juice, beer, vinegar, etc.), but this is not required.
Remove the foil and place the ribs directly on the grill. Continue smoking until the ribs are tender with a nice crust, but not totally falling off the bone. Time to finish will vary depending on how tender you like your ribs, your grill setup, etc., but expect about an hour.

Notes

Nutrition Facts

Smoked BBQ Ribs

Amount Per Serving

Calories 739 Calories from Fat 441

% Daily Value*

Fat 49g75%

Saturated Fat 17g106%

Cholesterol 196mg65%

Sodium 3055mg133%

Potassium 1115mg32%

Carbohydrates 23g8%

Fiber 7g29%

Sugar 10g11%

Protein 58g116%

Vitamin A 5205IU104%

Vitamin C 0.9mg1%

Calcium 168mg17%

Iron 5.8mg32%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.