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smokin' baby got back ribs!

(32 ratings)
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Blue Ribbon Recipe by
Sherri Williams
@logansw
Crestview, FL

"PORK" enough said! Enjoy these tasty ribs with some potato salad, bbq baked beans, coleslaw, grilled corn on the cob and a nice cold beverage of choice. Happy Cooking and Grilling! sw:)

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This recipe won the GRAND PRIZE in the Just A Pinch Grill & WIN! Recipe Contest! This rub is flat out one of the most delicious rubs I've ever had. The cumin added a wonderful smokiness, and the ribs were perfectly tender. A real winner!

— The Test Kitchen @kitchencrew
(32 ratings)
yield 10 -12
prep time 15 Min
cook time 4 Hr
method Grill

Ingredients For smokin' baby got back ribs!

  • 5-6 lb
    pork baby back ribs
  • RUB
  • 3 Tbsp
    kosher salt
  • 3 Tbsp
    brown sugar
  • 1 Tbsp
    garlic, granulated
  • 1 Tbsp
    onion, granulated
  • 1 Tbsp
    cumin, ground
  • 1 Tbsp
    chili powder
  • 2 Tbsp
    paprika, sweet mild
  • 1 Tbsp
    chipotle powder
  • 1 tsp
    coriander, ground
  • 1 tsp
    black pepper
  • BASTE
  • 2 c
    apple cider
  • 2 Tbsp
    olive oil, extra virgin
  • 1 lg
    lemon juice, fresh
  • 1/2 c
    barbecue sauce
  • 1/2 c
    jack daniels whiskey

How To Make smokin' baby got back ribs!

  • 1
    Rub a generous amount of rub on ribs. Make sure they are evenly coated. Wrap ribs with plastic wrap and refrigerate over night.
  • 2
    Prepare Grill: I use a propane powered smoker. Soak wood chips for at least 30 minutes. I use a mixture of hickory and oak chips. Fill the water pan with apple cider, beer or liquid of choice. Smoker temperature should be between 250-275 degrees. (If using a charcoal grill, place charcoal and/or wood chunks on one side of the grill and place the water pan underneath the the ribs on the grill rack. Maintain the grill temperature by changing out charcoal and wood as needed.)
  • 3
    Baste ribs after the first hour as needed, to keep the ribs nice and moist. Change wood chips every 1 1/2 hours. Smoke for 4 hours until ribs are tender. Remove from smoker and cover with foil.
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