Jul 14 2026
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Bbq Pork Ribs Recipe

Inspired by Cafe Americano
Time3h
Serves2

Half Rack of Smoked St. Louis Pork Ribs, BBQ Sauce, Mexican Street Corn & Fries

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Ingredients

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Pork Ribs

Mexican Street Corn

Method

Cooking the Ribs

  1. 1

    Prepare the Ribs

    Preheat your smoker to 225°F (107°C). Remove the membrane from the back of the ribs and trim excess fat.

  2. 2

    Season the Ribs

    In a small bowl, mix the smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, brown sugar, salt, and black pepper. Rub this mixture all over the ribs.

  3. 3

    Smoke the Ribs

    Place the ribs in the smoker, bone side down. Smoke for 3 to 4 hours, or until the meat is tender and pulls away from the bone.

  4. 4

    Apply BBQ Sauce

    In the last 30 minutes of cooking, brush the BBQ sauce over the ribs. Let it caramelize on the grill.

Preparing the Mexican Street Corn

  1. 5

    Cook the Corn

    Boil or grill the corn on the cob until tender, about 10 minutes.

  2. 6

    Prepare the Topping

    In a bowl, mix the cotija cheese, mayonnaise, lime juice, chili powder, and chopped cilantro.

  3. 7

    Assemble the Corn

    Spread the cheese mixture over the corn and sprinkle with salt to taste.

Cooking the Fries

  1. 8

    Prepare the Fries

    Bake or fry the frozen French fries according to package instructions until golden and crispy. Season with salt to taste.

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