St. Louis Cut, Smoked, Pork Rib Plate Recipe
Includes 3 ribs, 1 delicious side, and a chunk of fresh cornbread.
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Ingredients
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For the St. Louis Cut Smoked Pork Ribs
Method
Preparation and Cooking Instructions
- 1
Prepare the Rub
In a bowl, mix together smoked paprika, brown sugar, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper to create a dry rub.
- 2
Season the Ribs
Rub the spice mixture generously over both sides of the St. Louis cut pork ribs. Let it marinate for at least 1 hour, or overnight for best flavor.
- 3
Prepare the Smoker
Preheat your smoker to 225°F (107°C) and prepare it with your preferred wood chips.
- 4
Smoke the Ribs
Place the ribs in the smoker and smoke for 4-5 hours, spritzing with apple cider vinegar every hour to keep them moist.
- 5
Apply Barbecue Sauce
In the last 30 minutes of cooking, brush barbecue sauce over the ribs, allowing it to caramelize slightly.
- 6
Rest and Serve
Once cooked, remove the ribs from the smoker and let them rest for 10-15 minutes before slicing. Serve with a side of your choice and a chunk of fresh cornbread.