Slow Smoked Baby Back Ribs Recipe
Served in a root beer BBQ sauce with french fries and corn on the cob.
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Ingredients
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Baby Back 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 season both sides with salt, black pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and paprika.
- 2
Smoke the Ribs
Place the ribs in the smoker and smoke for about 4 hours, or until the meat is tender and has a nice smoky flavor.
- 3
Make the Root Beer BBQ Sauce
In a saucepan, combine root beer, ketchup, brown sugar, apple cider vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, and salt. Bring to a simmer and cook for about 15 minutes, or until slightly thickened.
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- 5
Serve
Remove the ribs from the smoker, let them rest for a few minutes, then cut into portions. Serve with french fries and corn on the cob.


