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BBQ Ribs

Smoked Babyback Ribs

The 3-2-1 Method for cooking perfect ribs in the pellet smoker!
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 6 hours
Total Time 6 hours 10 minutes
Servings6 people
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Equipment

Ingredients

  • up to 3 racks babyback ribs
  • mustard
  • 1-2 cups apple cider or apple juice or chicken or beef broth

Dry Rub

  • 1 tablespoon chili powder
  • 1 tablespoon smoked paprika
  • 1 tablespoon pepper
  • 1 tablespoon kosher salt
  • 1 tablespoon cumin
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoons garlic
  • 2 tablespoons onion

Instructions

  • Preheat pellet smoker to 225 degrees.  Combine all rub ingredients and set aside.
  • Place ribs on a work surface.  If needed, remove membrane on the bottom by inserting a knife between the bone and the membrane and then pull the membrane off.  It helps to grab it with a paper towel for grip!  Some ribs come with the membrane already removed.
  • Squirt a zig-zag of mustard over each one and rub into a thin layer. Sprinkle on dry rub (you may not use it all) on both sides.
  • Place ribs in smoker and cook for 3 hours.  Remove and place on a couple (or a few) overlapping sheets of heavy duty foil.  Pour apple cider over ribs and wrap everything securely in foil.
  • Cook for 2 hours.
  • Remove ribs from foil and gently place back in smoker.  Brush on bbq sauce and cook for a final 1 hour.  You may brush with additional sauce one more time during the hour if desired.

Notes

  • Leftover ribs should be stored in an airtight container, or wrapped tightly in foil, and stored in the refrigerator. For best results, eat within 3-4 days.
  • Plan ahead: There's a lot of down time with smoking, but sometimes that means you lose track of when you need to complete the next step. It might be helpful to log what time each step was completed on a sticky note or on your phone.

Nutrition

Calories: 673kcal, Carbohydrates: 9g, Protein: 55g, Fat: 47g, Saturated Fat: 16g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 8g, Monounsaturated Fat: 20g, Trans Fat: 0.4g, Cholesterol: 196mg, Sodium: 1436mg, Potassium: 815mg, Fiber: 1g, Sugar: 5g, Vitamin A: 1051IU, Vitamin C: 1mg, Calcium: 119mg, Iron: 3mg
Course: Main Courses
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Babyback Ribs, Smoked Ribs
Calories: 673kcal
Author: Sara Wells
Cost: $30
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