Jul 14 2026
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Baby Back Ribs Recipe

Inspired by 12 Bones Smokehouse RIVER
Time5h
Serves4

Nekkid (Salt & Pepper), Brown Sugar (Traditional Dry Rub), Blueberry Chipotle (Sweet w/ a kick), Pineapple Habanero (VERY Spicy XXX!).

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Ingredients

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Nekkid (Salt & Pepper)

Brown Sugar (Traditional Dry Rub)

Blueberry Chipotle (Sweet w/ a kick)

Pineapple Habanero (VERY Spicy XXX!)

Method

Preparation

  1. 1

    Nekkid (Salt & Pepper) Preparation

    Rub the baby back ribs with salt and pepper thoroughly. Let it sit at room temperature for 30 minutes.

  2. 2

    Brown Sugar Dry Rub Preparation

    Mix brown sugar, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper in a bowl. Rub the mixture all over the ribs and let sit for at least 1 hour.

  3. 3

    Blueberry Chipotle Sauce Preparation

    Mix blueberry chipotle sauce, honey, and lemon juice in a bowl. Brush this sauce on the ribs during the last 30 minutes of cooking.

  4. 4

    Pineapple Habanero Sauce Preparation

    Mix pineapple habanero sauce and lime juice. Brush the ribs with this sauce during the last 30 minutes of cooking.

Cooking

  1. 5

    Preheat your grill or smoker to 225°F (107°C). Cook the ribs indirect heat for about 4-5 hours, maintaining a steady temperature.

  2. 6

    For the last hour of cooking, apply the Blueberry Chipotle sauce or Pineapple Habanero sauce as desired.

  3. 7

    Remove the ribs from the grill and let them rest for about 10 minutes before slicing.

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