St. Louis Ribs Recipe

Time6h 30m

Serves4

Dry-rubbed, slow-smoked for 6 hours, finished on the grill with Western NC BBQ sauce

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Ingredients

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1
Prepare the Ribs
Remove the membrane from the back of the ribs and trim any excess fat.
2
Make the Dry Rub
In a bowl, combine brown sugar, paprika, black pepper, salt, garlic powder, onion powder, and cayenne pepper to create the dry rub.
3
Rub the Ribs
Generously coat the ribs with the dry rub, ensuring all surfaces are covered. Wrap the ribs in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour, or preferably overnight.
4
Preheat the Smoker
Preheat your smoker to 225°F (107°C). Use wood chips of your choice for smoking, such as hickory or applewood.
5
Smoke the Ribs
Place the ribs in the smoker and smoke for 6 hours, maintaining a consistent temperature.
6
Grill the Ribs
After smoking, remove the ribs from the smoker and preheat your grill to medium-high heat. Place the ribs on the grill and brush with Western NC BBQ sauce. Grill for an additional 10-15 minutes, turning occasionally, until the sauce is caramelized.
7
Serve
Remove the ribs from the grill, let them rest for a few minutes, then slice and serve with additional BBQ sauce on the side.