Jul 13 2026
RestaurantsPitmaster BarBQue Company12 Bone Rib Meal (full Rack) Recipe

12 Bone Rib Meal (full Rack) Recipe

Time5h
Serves4

A full rack of our slow smoked spare ribs. Comes with 1 side dish and 1 piece of cornbread.

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Ingredients

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Ribs

Side Dish

Cornbread

Method

Prepare Ribs

  1. 1

    Season the Ribs

    In a small bowl, combine brown sugar, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, black pepper, salt, and cayenne pepper to create a dry rub. Rub this mixture generously over the pork spare ribs on both sides.

  2. 2

    Marinate

    Place the seasoned ribs in a large plastic bag or a covered dish and pour apple cider vinegar over them. Seal the bag or cover the dish and let it marinate in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours, preferably overnight.

  3. 3

    Prepare for Smoking

    Preheat your smoker to 225°F (107°C). Remove the ribs from the refrigerator and let them come to room temperature for about 30 minutes.

  4. 4

    Smoke the Ribs

    Place the ribs in the smoker bone side down and smoke for about 5 hours, basting with BBQ sauce during the last hour of cooking.

  5. 5

    Rest and Serve

    Once cooked, remove the ribs from the smoker and let them rest for at least 15 minutes before slicing. Serve with additional BBQ sauce if desired.

Prepare Side Dish

  1. 6

    Make Coleslaw

    In a bowl, combine shredded cabbage, carrots, and your favorite coleslaw dressing. Mix well and let it chill in the refrigerator until ready to serve.

Prepare Cornbread

  1. 7

    Mix Dry Ingredients

    In a mixing bowl, combine cornmeal, all-purpose flour, baking powder, salt, and sugar. Whisk together until well blended.

  2. 8

    Combine Wet Ingredients

    In another bowl, whisk together milk, egg, and melted butter until combined.

  3. 9

    Combine Mixtures

    Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined. Do not overmix.

  4. 10

    Bake Cornbread

    Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Pour the batter into a greased 8-inch square baking dish and bake for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

  5. 11

    Cool and Serve

    Allow the cornbread to cool for a few minutes before cutting into squares and serving alongside the ribs.

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