Baby Back Ribs (1/2 Or Full-rack) Recipe

Time4h 30m

Serves2

Grab a 1/2-rack (6-bone) or full-rack (12-bone) helping of our famous house-smoked ribs and pair it with your two favorite sides.

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Ingredients

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1
Prepare the Ribs
Preheat your smoker or grill to 225°F (107°C). Remove the membrane from the back of the ribs for better flavor absorption.
2
Season the Ribs
In a bowl, mix together salt, black pepper, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, and brown sugar. Rub the mixture generously over both sides of the ribs.
3
Smoke the Ribs
Place the ribs in the smoker or on the grill bone side down. Smoke for about 4 hours for a full rack or 2 hours for a half rack, maintaining a temperature of 225°F (107°C).
4
Apply BBQ Sauce
In the last 30 minutes of cooking, brush the ribs with BBQ sauce. Repeat every 10 minutes for a sticky glaze.
5
Rest and Serve
Once cooked, remove the ribs from the smoker or grill and let them rest for 10-15 minutes before slicing. Serve with your favorite sides.