Hickory Smoked Ribs Recipe
Our platters are served with garlic bread and your choice of two sides: fries, Bar-B-Q beans, coleslaw, potato salad, green beans or baked potato.
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Ingredients
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Ribs
Method
Cooking Instructions
- 1
Prepare the Ribs
Preheat your smoker to 225°F (107°C). Remove the membrane from the back of the ribs and trim any excess fat.
- 2
Make the Rub
In a bowl, mix together brown sugar, paprika, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and cayenne pepper.
- 3
Season the Ribs
Generously rub the spice mixture all over the ribs, ensuring they are well coated.
- 4
Smoke the Ribs
Place the ribs in the smoker bone side down, and add hickory wood chips to the smoking box. Smoke the ribs for approximately 4-5 hours, or until they are tender and the meat pulls away from the bone.
- 5
- 6
Rest and Serve
Once cooked, remove the ribs from the smoker and let them rest for 10-15 minutes before cutting into portions. Serve with garlic bread and your choice of two sides.
