Indulge in a smoky and succulent journey with our tantalizing smoked pork ribs recipes. From classic barbecue favorites to unique culinary creations, our collection caters to every palate and skill level. Discover the art of achieving fall-off-the-bone tenderness, crispy bark, and layers of irresistible flavor. Whether you prefer a traditional dry rub or a luscious marinade, our recipes guide you through each step to ensure perfect results. Explore variations such as baby back ribs, spare ribs, and St. Louis-style ribs, each offering its own distinct texture and taste. Get ready to impress your family and friends with these mouthwatering smoked pork rib recipes, guaranteed to elevate your next barbecue gathering to new heights.
Here are our top 12 tried and tested recipes!
SWEET SMOKED PORK RIBS
A sweet recipe for smoked pork ribs. I usually use baby back ribs but have had great success with spare ribs as well.
Provided by dadcooksagain
Categories Meat and Poultry Recipes Pork Pork Rib Recipes Baby Back Ribs
Time 5h
Yield 10
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Stir salt, white sugar, 2 tablespoons brown sugar, black pepper, white pepper, onion powder, garlic powder, chili powder, paprika, and cumin together in a small bowl to make the dry rub. Rub the spice mixture into the baby back ribs on all sides. Wrap the ribs well with plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes prior to cooking.
- Unwrap baby back ribs and place onto the wire racks of the smoker in a single layer.
- Place the racks into a smoker, fill the smoker pan with apple, grape, pear, or cherry chips, and bring the smoker to 270 degrees F (130 degrees C). Smoke for 1 hour.
- Stir together the apple juice, 1/4 cup brown sugar, and the barbeque sauce. Brush the ribs with the sauce every 30 to 45 minutes after the first hour. Cook the ribs in the smoker until the meat is no longer pink and begins to "shrink" back from the bones, 3 to 4 hours. Brush the sauce onto the ribs one last time 30 minutes before the ribs are ready to be taken out of the smoker.
- Once the ribs are done, wrap them tightly with aluminum foil, and allow to rest 10 to 15 minutes. This will allow the juices to reabsorb into the meat and make the ribs moist.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 827.2 calories, Carbohydrate 22.8 g, Cholesterol 234.1 mg, Fat 59.2 g, Fiber 1.5 g, Protein 49 g, SaturatedFat 21.9 g, Sodium 284.2 mg, Sugar 18.1 g
MEMPHIS-STYLE HICKORY-SMOKED BEEF AND PORK RIBS
Provided by Food Network
Categories main-dish
Time 14h25m
Yield 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- For the rub:
- Add all ingredients to a bowl and stir until combined. Keep in an airtight container for up to 6 months.
- For the ribs:
- Rinse and dry ribs. Place on a clean cutting board and pull off the membrane, the thin fatty skin that lines the underside of the ribs. Trim the ribs of excess fat and meat. Liberally season both sides of the ribs with 1/4 to 1/2 cup Neely's BBQ Rub. Wrap ribs and refrigerate for at least 8 hours so flavors can permeate.
- Preheat grill to 250 degrees F using hickory and charcoal.
- Use indirect heat and cook with the cover down.
- Place ribs, meatier side down, on the grill away from the coals. Cook beef 2 hours, adding more coals as needed. Turn and cook for 45 minutes more, or until the ribs "bend" and the meat easily separates from the bone using a fork. Cook the pork ribs 3 hours. Turn and cook another hour, or until ribs bend. Remove from grill.
- For dry ribs: Sprinkle extra Neely's BBQ seasoning over ribs, cut bones and serve.
- For wet ribs: Coat ribs with Neely's BBQ Sauce, cut and serve.
- In a medium saucepan, combine all ingredients. Bring mixture to a boil, reduce heat to simmer. Cooked uncovered, stirring frequently, for 1 hour 15 minutes.
SMOKED PORK RIBS
If you don't own a smoker, this is a great way to do ribs on the grill. I first saw this technique done by Adam Perry Lang, who is not only a great barbecue chef but a great all-around chef. In fact, he knows more about meat than practically anybody I've met. For this recipe I use pork spareribs, but the technique works just as well with lamb ribs too, though cook times will vary. Feel free to substitute your favorite BBQ sauce.
Provided by Michael Symon : Food Network
Categories main-dish
Time 3h
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 18
Steps:
- Mix to combine all the rub ingredients. Moisten the ribs with lemon juice and then coat all sides with the rub, making sure to distribute evenly.
- Arrange the grill or smoker for indirect heating so the ribs will not be directly over the heat source. Using low heat and applewood chips (about half a pound), place ribs on cool part of the grill, wrap in foil, make a few incisions in the foil and smoke for 1 hour.
- Meanwhile, whisk together all glaze ingredients.
- After 1 hour, pour a third of the glaze on top of the ribs and seal tightly in the foil, being careful not to tear it. Do the same with remaining racks. Return ribs to the grill and cook meat-side down for 30 minutes, maintaining low heat. Occasionally check the grill to make sure it remains low. After 30 minutes, flip the foil bundles and continue cooking.
- After 1 hour of cooking, remove the ribs from the grill and let rest in the foil for 30 minutes. Meanwhile, raise grill heat to medium-high. Cut the lemon in half and grill flesh-side down until nicely marked and slightly soft, 3 to 5 minutes.
- When done resting, remove the ribs from the foil and place on the grill meat-side down and cook for 4 minutes. Flip and cook for another 2 minutes. Remove the ribs from the grill and garnish with the grilled lemon, sea salt, oregano and extra virgin olive oil and a little drizzle of honey.
THE NEELYS MEMPHIS-STYLE HICKORY-SMOKED BEEF AND PORK RIBS
Show: Down Home with the Neelys Episode: Sunday Supper Time does not include marinating time in fridge (8hrs). I used my gas grill, also using indirect cooking method.
Provided by Luvs 2 Cook
Categories Pork
Time 6h45m
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- For the rub: Add all ingredients to a bowl and stir until combined. Keep in an airtight container for up to 6 months.
- For the ribs: Rinse and dry ribs. Place on a clean cutting board and pull off the membrane, the thin fatty skin that lines the underside of the ribs. Trim the ribs of excess fat and meat. Liberally season both sides of the ribs with 1/4 to 1/2 cup Neely's BBQ Rub. Wrap ribs and refrigerate for at least 8 hours so flavors can permeate.
- Preheat grill to 250 degrees F. using hickory and charcoal.
- Use indirect heat and cook with the cover down.
- Place ribs, meatier side down, on the grill away from the coals. Cook beef 2 hours, adding more coals as needed. Turn and cook for 45 minutes more, or until the ribs "bend" and the meat easily separates from the bone using a fork. Cook the pork ribs 3 hours. Turn and cook another hour, or until ribs bend. Remove from grill.
- For dry ribs: Sprinkle extra Neely's BBQ seasoning over ribs, cut bones and serve.
- For wet ribs: Coat ribs with Neely's BBQ sauce, cut and serve.
- Barbecue Sauce: In a medium saucepan, combine all ingredients. Bring mixture to a boil, reduce heat to simmer. Cooked uncovered, stirring frequently, for 1 hour 15 minutes. Yield: 3 1/2 cups.
SLOW SMOKED PORK RIBS
temperature about 200 degrees, smoke and patience. A full rack of ribs can be smoked in about 4 hours but do take the time and go the distance. The longer you smoke the more flavor you will get. I'm using a mustard rub to form a nice crust. Remember that you need to hit an internal temperature of 165 F before they can be served. Have a meat thermometer ready.
Provided by Rita1652
Categories Pork
Time 5h20m
Yield 8-16 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Prepare ribs:.
- Let the ribs come up to room temperature, rinse off in cold water and remove the silver membrane from the back. You don`t have to remove it but I find the membrane blocks the uptake of smoke and creates a barrier to your rubs.
- To remove the membrane, lay the ribs on a flat surface meat side down. Take a sharp knife and begin peeling the membrane from one corner near the bone. Once you have a good piece peeled back, grab it with a paper towel to get a good grip and begin pulling. Once the membrane is removed rinse off the ribs again and pat dry with some paper towels.
- Mustard Rub:.
- Mix rub mixture together.
- Then rub the mustard rub mixture over the entire surface of the ribs.
- Once the pork ribs are seasoned and the smoker is ready then you are set to go. Using a blend of oak, hickory and a little mesquite in the firebox,or what you prefer.
- Place the ribs in the smoker and let it go. You want the good smoking temperature in the area about 200 degrees. You can go lower if you plan on doing a long smoke, but I don't go higher.
- After smoking for 2 hours. Then wrap the ribs in heavy duty foil and keep going for 2 more hours. Creating fall off the bone ribs! Then unwrap for one hour.
- To serve I cut the ribs inIf you want crispy ribs blast the heat on the grill and char them.
- If you want extra sweet, spicy, sticky goodness dip into your favorite BBQ sauce. Apply the sauce when the foil comes off, but for crispy ribs apply after crisping. If you want extra smoke go ahead and add more wood when unwrapping the ribs.
- Let ribs sit for 10 minutes before cutting into servings.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 1392.2, Fat 99.5, SaturatedFat 35.6, Cholesterol 381, Sodium 1412.7, Carbohydrate 19.9, Fiber 3.8, Sugar 9.2, Protein 106.9
MEMPHIS-STYLE HICKORY-SMOKED BEEF AND PORK RIBS
This recipe is courtesy The Neelys who have a new show on the foodnetwork, "Down Home with the Neelys". They were both so cute, and looked like they new what they were doing in the kitchen!
Provided by cookiedog
Categories Pork
Time 14h15m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- For the rub: Add all ingredients to a bowl and stir until combined. Keep in an airtight container for up to 6 months.
- For the ribs: Rinse and dry ribs. Place on a clean cutting board and pull off the membrane, the thin fatty skin that lines the underside of the ribs. Trim the ribs of excess fat and meat. Liberally season both sides of the ribs with 1/4 to 1/2 cup Neely's BBQ Rub. Wrap ribs and refrigerate for at least 8 hours so flavors can permeate.
- Preheat grill to 250 degrees F. using hickory and charcoal.
- Use indirect heat (push the coals and chops to one side of the grill).
- Place ribs meatier side down on the grill away from the flame. Cook beef 2 hours. Turn and cook for 45 minutes more, or until the ribs "bend" and the meat easily separates from the bone using a fork. Cook the pork ribs 3 hours. Turn and cook another hour, or until ribs bend. Remove from grill.
- For dry ribs: Sprinkle extra Neely's BBQ seasoning over ribs, cut bones and serve.
- For wet ribs: Coat ribs with Neely's BBQ sauce, cut and serve.
- Neely's BBQ sauce: In a large saucepan, combine all ingredients. Bring mixture to a boil, reduce heat to simmer. Cooked uncovered, stirring frequently, for 2 hours.
SMOKR'S SLOW SMOKED PORK SPARE RIBS
These are the perfect treat for a hot, summer day. Fire up the grill and get ready for some of the best ribs you've ever had!
Provided by Raphe Reeves
Categories Ribs
Time 10h
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- 1. I start out with the ribs (2 full racks) on a cookie sheet, or the like, and keep them wet with Apple Cider Vinegar for about 4 or 5 hours. I use an inexpensive spray bottle and just keep spraying them intermittently during this time.
- 2. During the time you're keeping them wet with the vinegar, go ahead and mix the rub ingredients in a mixing bowl.
- 3. Afterwards, I'll lightly coat both sides of the ribs with pulp free orange juice.
- 4. Next, I apply basic Yellow Mustard, lightly, to both sides of the slab/s.
- 5. Lastly, I apply the "rib rub" (see ingredients) evenly to both sides of the slab, the extra on the meat side.
- 6. Now, it's time to wrap them in aluminum foil and refrigerate overnight. I keep them in the fridge for 12 - 18 hours.
- 7. Cooking day: Take the ribs out of the fridge at least two full hours before you plan to put them on the cooker/smoker. They need to be at room temperature before placing in/on the cooker/smoker. I like to smoke the ribs at a temp no higher than 220 degrees F. "Low & Slow"
- 8. I'll cook the ribs for about 90 mins, not turning nor opening the cooker. You can spray the ribs with the Apple Cider Vinegar while they cook, if you wish, to help keep them moist.
- 9. Then, I'll take them out and wrap them in aluminum foil for the next 90 mins.
- 10. At the 3 hour mark, I'll remove the foil and cook the remaining time. Based on your temp, it'll take another 3 - 4 hours. When you start to see the rib bone exposed from the meat about 1/4 to 1/2 inch, you're getting close. I insert a toothpick between the meat and the bone. When the toothpick will push, easily, the full length of the toothpick down into the meat, you're very close to done.
- 11. Note: If I'm cooking a rack wet, then I'll start to apply the sauce during the last hour or so of cooking. I don't mind if the sugar in the sauces blackens just a smidge.....
BABEL'S SMOKED BABY BACK PORK RIBS
Slow-smoked, mopped, and then finished with an amazing glaze. These really will be the best baby back pork ribs you ever have!
Provided by Babel Phaedrus
Categories Meat and Poultry Recipes Pork Pork Rib Recipes Baby Back Ribs
Time 3h50m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Let the ribs come to room temperature. Work in the rub and let stand 30 minutes more.
- Preheat an outdoor grill for high heat and lightly oil the grate.
- Mix apple juice and oil together in a bowl to make the mop, or basting liquid.
- Mix ketchup, oil, vinegar, soy sauce, honey, peppercorns, dried garlic, fennel seeds, and hot sauce together in a bowl to make the sauce.
- Place ribs directly on the grill and cook over high heat until browned, 5 to 10 minutes per side; be careful not to let the meat burn.
- Place ribs onto wire racks. Place the racks into the smoker. Add wood chips according to manufacturer's directions. Smoke the ribs low and slow. Baste every 15 to 30 minutes with the mop mixture, until meat begins pulling from the bone, 2 to 2 1/2 hours.
- Baste liberally with the sauce mixture. Offer all the cooks a shot of whiskey. Wrap the sauce-covered ribs in a double layer of aluminum foil and return them to the smoker over low to medium heat. Cook 45 minutes more. Remove foil, cut ribs into portions, and serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 838.4 calories, Carbohydrate 26.2 g, Cholesterol 87.6 mg, Fat 64.6 g, Fiber 1.9 g, Protein 20.1 g, SaturatedFat 14.1 g, Sodium 3498 mg, Sugar 17.7 g
MEMPHIS-STYLE HICKORY-SMOKED BEEF AND PORK RIBS (THE NEELYS) RECIPE - (4.8/5)
Provided by Venzie
Number Of Ingredients 19
Steps:
- Prep 10 min Inactive Prep 8 hr 0 min Cook 6 hr 15 min Total:14 hr 25 min For dry ribs: Sprinkle extra Neely's BBQ seasoning over ribs, cut bones and serve. For wet ribs: Coat ribs with Neely's BBQ sauce, cut and serve. For the rub: Add all ingredients to a bowl and stir until combined. Keep in an airtight container for up to 6 months. For the ribs: Rinse and dry ribs. Place on a clean cutting board and pull off the membrane, the thin fatty skin that lines the underside of the ribs. Trim the ribs of excess fat and meat. Liberally season both sides of the ribs with 1/4 to 1/2 cup Neely's BBQ Rub. Wrap ribs and refrigerate for at least 8 hours so flavors can permeate. Preheat grill to 250 degrees F using hickory and charcoal. Use indirect heat and cook with the cover down. Place ribs, meatier side down, on the grill away from the coals. Cook beef 2 hours, adding more coals as needed. Turn and cook for 45 minutes more, or until the ribs "bend" and the meat easily separates from the bone using a fork. Cook the pork ribs 3 hours. Turn and cook another hour, or until ribs bend. Remove from grill.
SWEET SMOKED PORK RIBS RECIPE - (4/5)
Provided by á-31592
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Stir together the salt, white sugar, 2 tablespoons brown sugar, black pepper, white pepper, onion powder, garlic powder, chili powder, paprika, and cumin in a small bowl to make the dry rub. Rub the spice mixture into the baby back ribs on all sides. Wrap the ribs well with plastic wrap, and refrigerate at least 30 minutes prior to cooking. Place the baby back ribs onto the wire racks of the smoker. It is ok if the meat is touching, but to not stack. Place the racks into a smoker, fill the smoker pan with apple, grape, pear, or cherry chips, and bring the smoker to 270 degrees F (130 degrees C). Smoke for 1 hour. Stir together the apple juice, 1/4 cup brown sugar, and the barbeque sauce. Brush the ribs with the sauce every 30 to 45 minutes after the first hour. Cook the ribs in the smoker until the meat is no longer pink and begins to "shrink" back from the bones, 3 to 4 hours. Brush the sauce onto the ribs one last time 30 minutes before the ribs are ready to be taken out of the smoker. Once the ribs are done, wrap them tightly with aluminum foil, and allow to rest 10 to 15 minutes. This will allow the juices to reabsorb into the meat and make the ribs moist. Cooking time. 3 hours minimum. We will be cooking low and slow at about 225°F, so allow 5 to 6 hours for St. Louis Cut (SLC) ribs and 3 to 4 hours for baby back ribs. Thicker, meatier slabs take longer, and if you use rib holders so they are crammed close to each other, add another hour. Country ribs are really not ribs, they are
SMOKED PORK LOIN BACK RIBS RECIPE
Provided by kathya5084
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Day before: Remove membrane on underside. Removal makes the ribs more tender and allows penetration of the seasoning and smoke. Using a butter knife, start at the small end of the slab and pry-up part of the membrane. Grasp the membrane with a paper towel and pull it off toward the wide end of the slab. The membrane on loin back ribs may shred when pulled off, so you may have to pry up a few remaining bits and pull them off. Rub mustard over ribs, generously sprinkle rib rub all over ribs - front and back. Wrap in plastic wrap and refrigerate overnight. Actual cooking time is 6 hours. Allow additional 10 minutes for foiling and saucing ribs. Set smoker to 225 - 228 degrees. Preheat to temperature. If you have vents, set to 1/2 open. Add wood chips and let smoke for a few minutes. Place ribs in a rib rack on smoker rack with a drip pan underneath. I use a foil lasagna pan. I also cut my ribs in half, they are easier to maneuver. Smoke the ribs for 3 hours adding wood chips when needed. (I smoke 2 batches of chips. For smokier flavor, smoke longer) After 3 hours remove the ribs from the rack and set rack aside. Pour 1/4 cup of apple juice in foil lasagna pan, add ribs and cover tightly with foil. Cook for 3 more hours. Remove the ribs from the foil pan and place back in rib rack. Brush with barbeque sauce and place the ribs back into smoker. (I put the rack and ribs back in the foil pan). Cook uncovered 1 hour. Remove and serve with bbq sauce, if desired. Ribs - 550 calories per 1/2 rack Sauce - 70 calories per 1/2 rack
MASTERBUILT SMOKED PORK RIBS RECIPE - (3.8/5)
Provided by SpinChef
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Mix ingredients seasonings well and rub mixture all over the meat. Let seasoned meat sit for 2 hours before cooking, allowing meat to reach room temperature. In a smoker registering 225°F, cook ribs for 3 hours using hickory chips for the first 2 hours. After 3 hours remove the ribs and wrap in heavy foil. Cook for an additional 1 to 1 ½ hours. Serve and enjoy!
Tips:
- Choose the right ribs: Baby back ribs are the most popular choice for smoking, but you can also use spare ribs. Baby back ribs are leaner and have a more delicate flavor, while spare ribs are meatier and have a richer flavor.
- Trim the ribs: Remove the membrane from the back of the ribs to help them cook evenly. You can also remove any excess fat.
- Season the ribs: There are many different ways to season ribs, but a simple rub of salt, pepper, and garlic powder is a good place to start. You can also add other spices, such as cumin, chili powder, or paprika.
- Smoke the ribs: Smoke the ribs at a low temperature (225-250 degrees Fahrenheit) for 2-3 hours, or until they are tender. You can use a smoker or a grill with a smoker box.
- Baste the ribs: Baste the ribs with your favorite barbecue sauce during the last 30 minutes of cooking. This will help them caramelize and develop a delicious crust.
Conclusion:
Smoking pork ribs is a great way to enjoy this delicious and versatile cut of meat. With a little time and effort, you can create ribs that are fall-off-the-bone tender and full of flavor. So fire up your smoker or grill and give this recipe a try!
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