Pork Spare Ribs Recipe

Time4h 30m

Serves2

center cut, our pork rub, four hour smoke, finished on the grill + glazed with our mountain maple sauce. half rack on a tray, two sides

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Ingredients

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1
Prep the Ribs
Remove the membrane from the back of the ribs and rub the pork rub all over the ribs. Let the ribs sit for at least 30 minutes to absorb the flavors.
2
Make the Mountain Maple Sauce
In a saucepan over medium heat, combine maple syrup, apple cider vinegar, soy sauce, minced garlic, and black pepper. Bring to a simmer and cook for about 10 minutes until slightly thickened. Remove from heat and set aside.

3
Smoke the Ribs
Preheat your smoker to 225°F (107°C). Place the ribs in the smoker and smoke for 4 hours, maintaining the temperature and adding wood chips as needed.

4
Finish on the Grill
After smoking, preheat your grill to medium-high heat. Transfer the ribs to the grill and brush with the mountain maple sauce. Grill for about 5-7 minutes on each side, basting with more sauce until nicely caramelized.

5
Plate the Ribs
Cut the ribs into halves and serve on a tray with your choice of sides such as coleslaw and cornbread. Drizzle additional mountain maple sauce over the ribs if desired.