Hickory-smoked Baby Back Ribs Recipe
Our baby back ribs are hickory smoked in house for tenderness then basted with our sweet & zesty BBQ sauce.
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Ingredients
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Ribs and Marinade
Method
Cooking Instructions
- 1
Prepare the Ribs
Remove the membrane from the back of the ribs. Rinse and pat dry. Rub olive oil over the ribs.
- 2
Season the Ribs
In a small bowl, mix salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder. Rub this mixture evenly over the ribs.
- 3
Soak the Wood Chips
Soak hickory wood chips in water for at least 30 minutes before smoking.
- 4
- 5
Smoke the Ribs
Place the ribs in the smoker and smoke for 4-5 hours, or until the meat is tender and pulls away from the bone.
- 6
Baste with BBQ Sauce
During the last 30 minutes of smoking, baste the ribs with your favorite sweet and zesty BBQ sauce.
- 7
Rest and Serve
Remove the ribs from the smoker and let them rest for 10 minutes before slicing and serving.
