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Spicy Smoked Pork Ribs with Dry Rub
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Pork Loin Back Ribs Smoker Recipe

These spicy smoked pork ribs are perfect recipe for starting out on the smoker - with just 5 ingredients in the rub you can customize to your needs
Prep Time1 hour 5 minutes
Cook Time5 hours
Resting Time10 minutes
Total Time6 hours 15 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: barbeque
Servings: 8
Calories: 200kcal
Author: Kita Roberts

Equipment

  • Smoker

Ingredients

FOR THE DRY RUB

  • 4 tbsp brown sugar
  • 1 tbsp salt
  • 1 tbsp paprika
  • 1 tsp cayenne
  • 1 tsp cumin

FOR THE RIBS

  • 2 racks Pork Back Ribs
  • 1 cup apple juice
  • Barbecue sauce if desired

Instructions

FOR THE DRY RUB:

  • Whisk the dry rub ingredients together in a bowl.
  • Remove the pork ribs from the package and pat dry. Arrange on a clean work surface.
  • Carefully remove the membrane on the back side of the ribs, if desired.
  • Rub the pork ribs thoroughly with the dry rub.
  • Allow to sit at least 1 hour before grilling.

WHEN READY TO GRILL:

  • Prep your charcoal and wood chunks.
  • Set up your smoker for indirect heat, 225 degrees.
  • Arrange a drip pan under the cooler side of the grill. Pour in the apple juice.
  • Place the grate over top and arrange the racks of pork ribs.
  • Smoke for 3 hours.
  • Carefully remove the ribs and wrap them in foil tightly.
  • Place them back on the grill.
  • Keep an eye on your temperature and adjust as needed to maintain 225 degrees.
  • Let the ribs cook for another 1 to 2 hours on the grill, spritzing with apple juice once or twice while cooking, about every 45 minutes.
  • For the last hour of cooking, unwrap and baste with sauce, if using.
  • Place the pork ribs over the hotter side of the grill to char, flipping often, just to finish the ribs off.
  • Serve hot.

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 200kcal | Carbohydrates: 10g | Protein: 14g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 49mg | Sodium: 938mg | Potassium: 244mg | Fiber: 0.5g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 554IU | Vitamin C: 0.5mg | Calcium: 35mg | Iron: 1mg