unconventional st. louis smoked pork ribs
Let’s talk ribs… let’s talk about doing something a bit different. That is different than the traditional 3-2-1 method. These ribs start traditional, but the big difference is that they are left in the smoker without moving for the entire cooking process. These ribs don’t “fall off the bone,” and to be honest with you they are not supposed to do that. These ribs have a bit of a bite, and awesome flavor. So, you ready… Let’s get into the kitchen.
yield
6 serving(s)
prep time
30 Min
cook time
5 Hr
method
Smoke
Ingredients For unconventional st. louis smoked pork ribs
- PLAN/PURCHASE
- THE DRY RUB
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1/8 tspcayenne pepper
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1/4 tspnutmeg, freshly grated
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1 tspground cumin
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1 tspgarlic powder
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1 tsponion powder
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1 tspwhite pepper, freshly ground
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2 tsppaprika, sweet or hot, your choice
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1 Tbspsalt, kosher variety
- THE RIBS
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1slab st. louis style ribs, about 3 pounds
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1/4 cfresh clover honey
- THE SPRITZ
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1part vinegar
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3parts water
How To Make unconventional st. louis smoked pork ribs
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1PREP/PREPARE -
2THE DRY RUB
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3Gather your ingredients.
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4In a small bowl, mix all the dry rub ingredients together.
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5THE RIBS
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6Prep the ribs by removing the silver skin.
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7Chef’s Note: The best way to remove this membrane is to use a knife to cut under the skin, use a paper towel to grab and pull it off the ribs.
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8Brush the honey on both sides of the ribs, apply the dry rub, and then allow the ribs to rest for thirty minutes.
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9Prep your smoker, and get up to a temperature of 225f (110c).
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10Add the ribs, meat side up, to the smoker.
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11Add some wood chips (I like apple wood) to the smoker, and then one hour later, add more chips. After that second addition of wood chips... STOP. Don't add any more chips.
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12Chef's Note: Smoke until the internal temperature of the ribs reaches 190f (90c), about 4 to 5 hours.
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13Chef’s Note: Once an hour, open the smoker, and give the ribs a generous spritz of the vinegar/water mixture. If you don’t have a spray bottle, then brush the liquid on.
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14Chef’s Tip: The ribs should be very flexible when picked up, but the meat should still stick to the bones.
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15PLATE/PRESENT
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16Slice between the bones, and serve with some good homemade coleslaw, and fresh yeast dinner rolls. Enjoy
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17Keep the faith, and keep cooking.
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