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Smoked Baby Back Ribs Plated

Smoked Baby Back Ribs

Smoky, sweet, delectably fall-off-the-bone baby back ribs
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 5 hours
Total Time 5 hours 10 minutes
Course Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine Barbeque
Servings 4
Calories 222 kcal

Equipment

  • Smoker

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup BBQ sauce, homemade or jarred See link in post for homemade
  • 1 rack Back Ribs
  • 3 cups Water
  • 1 Apple, sliced
  • 1 tbsp Cactus Dust Everglades (or similar BBQ spice mix)
  • Mixed Fresh Herbs (cilantro, thyme, rosemary, oregano) If available
  • 2 oz Dr. Pepper

Instructions
 

  • Begin preheating smoker to 225°F. Cut the membrane off the back of the ribs
    Smoked Baby Back Ribs Removing Membrane
  • Season ribs with Cactus Dust (or similar BBQ seasoning)
    Smoked Ribs Seasoned
  • Add water, apples, and chosen herbs for smoking. Add mix of choice wood chips (we used half hickory and half apple wood chips)
  • Place on rack and cook for 2 hours at 225°F
  • Remove ribs, place in foil, Pour in Dr. Pepper or similar soda or sweet liquid.
  • Cook for another hour
  • Remove foil, baste ribs with BBQ sauce and return to smoker and cook for another hour
  • Remove rack of ribs and plate. Pair with your favorite sides.
    Smoked Ribs Plated
Keyword Barbeque, Ribs, Smoked Ribs