Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsSouthern NationalPecan Smoked Baby Back Ribs Recipe

Pecan Smoked Baby Back Ribs Recipe

Inspired by Southern National
Time5h
Serves4

Asian BBQ sauce, pickled carrots & cucumber, cilantro, peanuts

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Ingredients

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Ribs

Pickled Vegetables

Garnish

Method

Preparation of Ribs

  1. 1

    Season the Ribs

    Rub the baby back ribs with salt, black pepper, and garlic powder evenly on all sides. Allow them to sit at room temperature for about 30 minutes to absorb the flavors.

  2. 2

    Prepare the Smoker

    Soak the pecan wood chips in water for at least 30 minutes. Preheat your smoker to 225°F (107°C).

  3. 3

    Smoke the Ribs

    Place the seasoned ribs in the smoker and add the soaked pecan wood chips. Smoke the ribs for about 4 hours, maintaining the temperature and adding more wood chips as necessary.

Asian BBQ Sauce

  1. 4

    Make the Sauce

    In a saucepan, combine soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, sesame oil, grated ginger, minced garlic, and Sriracha. Bring to a boil over medium heat, then reduce to low and simmer for 10 minutes until slightly thickened.

  2. 5

    Add Green Onions

    Stir in the chopped green onions and remove from heat. Set aside to cool.

Pickled Vegetables

  1. 6

    Prepare the Pickling Brine

    In a bowl, mix rice vinegar, sugar, and salt until dissolved.

  2. 7

    Pickle the Vegetables

    Add the julienned carrots and cucumber into the brine. Let them sit for at least 30 minutes at room temperature or refrigerate for up to 2 hours.

Assembly and Serving

  1. 8

    Glaze the Ribs

    During the last 30 minutes of smoking, brush the Asian BBQ sauce over the ribs every 10 minutes.

  2. 9

    Serve the Ribs

    Remove the ribs from the smoker and let them rest for 10 minutes. Serve with pickled vegetables, garnish with fresh cilantro and crushed peanuts.

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