Jul 14 2026
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Smoked Baby Back Ribs Recipe

Inspired by Ralph & Kacoo's
Time6h 30m
Serves4

Fall off the bone Baby Back Ribs slow smoked 6 hours on site. Served with BBQ sauce.

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Ingredients

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Ribs

Dry Rub

BBQ Sauce

Method

Preparation of Ribs

  1. 1

    Prepare the Ribs

    Remove the membrane from the back of the baby back ribs for better flavor and tenderness.

  2. 2

    Apply Mustard

    Rub the yellow mustard all over the ribs. This will help the dry rub adhere to the meat.

Dry Rub Application

  1. 3

    Mix the Dry Rub

    In a bowl, combine brown sugar, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, black pepper, cayenne pepper, and salt. Mix well.

  2. 4

    Apply the Dry Rub

    Generously sprinkle the dry rub mixture over the ribs, ensuring even coverage on both sides. Let the ribs sit for at least 30 minutes to absorb the flavors.

Smoking the Ribs

  1. 5

    Preheat the Smoker

    Preheat your smoker to 225°F (107°C). Use your choice of wood chips (e.g., hickory or applewood) for smoking.

  2. 6

    Smoke the Ribs

    Place the ribs in the smoker bone side down. Smoke the ribs for 6 hours, maintaining a consistent temperature of 225°F.

Serving

  1. 7

    Sauce the Ribs

    In the last 30 minutes of smoking, brush the BBQ sauce over the ribs to allow it to caramelize.

  2. 8

    Rest and Serve

    Remove the ribs from the smoker, let them rest for 10-15 minutes, then slice and serve with additional BBQ sauce on the side.

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