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

There's something truly special about the flavor of cedar-smoked baby back ribs. The delicate, slightly sweet aroma of cedar perfectly complements the rich, smoky flavors of the ribs, creating a dish that is sure to impress your friends and family at your next barbecue or cookout. The process of smoking the ribs over cedar wood imparts a unique and robust flavor that sets them apart from traditional barbecue ribs. Whether you're a seasoned pitmaster or a beginner cook, this recipe for cedar-s...

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Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons garlic powder
  • 2 tablespoons onion powder
  • 1 tablespoon fine sea salt
  • 1 tablespoon ground black pepper
  • 1 rack baby back pork ribs
  • 1 (6x18-inch) cedar plank
  • ¾ cup barbeque sauce, or to taste

Information

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 3 hrs 2 mins
  • Additional Time: 9 hrs
  • Total Time: 12 hrs 12 mins
  • Servings: 4
  • Yield: 1 rack

  • Mix garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper together in a small bowl. Spread over baby back ribs. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate, 8 hours to overnight.
  • Place plank on a rimmed baking sheet and pour in enough water to cover. Let soak before grilling, about 1 hour. Drain.
  • Preheat an outdoor grill to about 500 degrees F (260 degrees C). Place plank on the grate and heat until slightly blackened, about 5 minutes. Flip plank and place ribs on top. Lower heat and cover the grill. Cook ribs, sprinkling some water on top every 30 minutes to create steam inside the grill, until tender, about 3 hours.
  • Uncover grill and increase heat to high. Brush barbeque sauce over ribs. Cook until ribs are dark brown, about 2 minutes.
  • Nutrition

    374 cal.

    • Total Fat: 22g
    • Saturated Fat: 8g
    • Cholesterol: 88mg
    • Sodium: 1923mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 24g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 14g
    • Protein: 19g
    • Vitamin C: 2mg
    • Calcium: 62mg
    • Iron: 18mg
    • Potassium: 439mg