🔥 Smoked BBQ Ribs: How I Do It (And They Come Out Perfect Every Time)
There’s nothing quite like a rack of perfectly smoked BBQ ribs—tender, juicy, full of flavor, and kissed with just the right amount of smoky goodness. I’ve been making these for a while now, and every time I do, someone asks, “How did you do these ribs?” So here it is: how I do my smoked BBQ ribs from start to finish.
It’s easier than people think, and once you get the hang of it, you’ll be the rib master of every cookout.
🛒 What You’ll Need:
1 or 2 racks of pork baby back ribs or St. Louis-style ribs
Yellow mustard (for slathering)
Your favorite BBQ dry rub (store-bought or homemade – I’ll drop mine below)
Wood chips or pellets for smoking (I like hickory, apple, or cherry wood)
BBQ sauce (optional, for finishing)
A smoker or grill that can maintain indirect heat (225°F / 107°C)
🌟 My Go-To Dry Rub:
Mix together:
2 tbsp brown sugar
1 tbsp paprika
1 tbsp salt
1 tsp black pepper
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp onion powder
½ tsp chili powder
½ tsp cayenne (optional for heat)
🧑‍🍳 How I Smoke My Ribs (Low and Slow Is the Way to Go)
Step 1: Prep the Ribs
Remove the silver skin (that tough membrane) from the back of the ribs. Just slide a knife under it and peel it off—paper towel helps with grip.
Slather the ribs with a light coat of yellow mustard. This helps the rub stick and adds a little tang (you won’t taste the mustard).
Generously coat both sides with the dry rub. Don’t be shy—it’s all flavor!
Step 2: Fire Up the Smoker
Preheat your smoker to 225°F (107°C).
Add your favorite wood chips or pellets for smoke flavor—I go for a mix of apple and hickory.
Step 3: Smoke – 3-2-1 Method (for super tender ribs)
âś… 3 Hours: Smoke Unwrapped
Place the ribs bone side down and let them smoke for 3 hours. Don’t open the lid too much—let the smoke do its thing.
âś… 2 Hours: Wrap in Foil
Wrap the ribs tightly in foil with a splash of apple juice, honey, or a little butter inside to keep them moist. Smoke for another 2 hours.
âś… 1 Hour: Unwrap and Sauce (Optional)
Unwrap the ribs, place them back on the smoker, and brush with BBQ sauce if you like that sticky glaze. Let them finish for another hour to set the sauce and get a bit of caramelization.
🕵️‍♂️ How Do You Know They’re Done?
The ribs are done when:
The meat pulls back from the bones
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