How to Make Baby Back Ribs, Smoked to Perfection - A Step-by-Step Guide

There's nothing quite like sinking your teeth into tender, flavorful baby back ribs that have been smoked to perfection. The combination of smoky, savory, and slightly sweet flavors makes them a beloved dish for many barbecue enthusiasts. If you've always wanted to try your hand at making these mouthwatering ribs at home, look no further. This recipe will guide you through the process of preparing and smoking baby back ribs that will have your friends and family coming back for more.

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Ingredients

  • 3 racks pork baby back ribs
  • 2 tablespoons salt
  • 2 tablespoons ground black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon garlic powder
  • 1 tablespoon onion powder
  • 1 tablespoon chili powder
  • 1 tablespoon ground cumin
  • ¼ cup barbeque sauce (such as KC Masterpiece® Original), or to taste

Information

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 4 hrs 30 mins
  • Total Time: 4 hrs 40 mins
  • Servings: 12

  • Place 3 fist-sized chunks of wood in a smoker and heat to 250 degrees F (121 degrees C).
  • While the wood burns down, mix salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, chili powder, and cumin together in a bowl. Apply rub to both sides of ribs.
  • Add ribs to the smoker, bone-side down, once a thin blue smoke appears. Smoke for 2 hours.
  • Reduce heat to 225 to 250 degrees F (107 to 121 degrees C). Wrap ribs lightly in aluminum foil to retain juices. Continue smoking for 1 1/2 hours more.
  • Remove foil and continue to smoke until meat is tender but still stays on the bone, about 1 hour more, brushing lightly with barbeque sauce in the last 15 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read 145 degrees F (63 degrees C).
  • Nutrition

    1700 cal.

    • Total Fat: 135g
    • Saturated Fat: 50g
    • Cholesterol: 536mg
    • Sodium: 1688mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 4g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 2g
    • Protein: 111g
    • Vitamin C: 2mg
    • Calcium: 220mg
    • Iron: 7mg
    • Potassium: 1490mg