Make these Smoked Pork Ribs for a classic recipe that everyone loves. The pork ribs are slow cooked to perfection with a delicious smoke flavor.
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Why We Love This Recipe
Smoking pork ribs results in fork tender ribs that remain juicy and tender while serving. These ribs are simple to prep and the smoker does all the work.
We love to start these ribs in the morning and they are ready just in time to feed my family. We love to add our favorite grilled side dishes to cook everything outdoors. If you love this recipe, make sure to also check out 3-2-1 Smoked Ribs.
Ingredients
Scroll to the bottom for the full recipe and ingredients in the recipe card.
Variations Ideas
Feel free to use this recipe to make pork spare ribs and change the seasoning and sauces. We have used this Best Dry Rub for Ribs but you can also rub ribs with a barbecue sauce for added flavor.
We have even added in mustard and honey for a hint of sweetness.
Step by Step Instructions
- Step 1 – Preheat the smoker to 225°F and prepare the wood chips for smoking. –
Step 2 – Remove the thin membrane on the back of the ribs by inserting a butter knife under the membrane and lifting it up. Grab the membrane with a paper towel and pull it off the ribs.
Step 3 – In a small bowl, mix together the brown sugar, paprika, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, onion, powder, cumin, and chili powder to create the seasoning mixture.
Step 4 – Rub the avocado oil all over the ribs, then generously apply the seasoning mix to both sides of the ribs, pressing it into the meat. Smoke the ribs for approximately 5-6 hours, maintaining a consistent temperature of 225°F throughout the smoking process.
Step 5 – Remove the smoked baby back pork ribs from the smoker and let them rest for 10-15 minutes before slicing and serving. Cut the ribs into individual portions and serve hot.
Recipe Tips
- Wood Chips – I recommend using hickory, apple, or cherry wood chips in this recipe. We have even used oak and pecan for delicious flavor.
- Cooking Time – The actual cooking time may vary depending on the thickness of your ribs and your desired level of tenderness.
- Check Ribs – Check the ribs for doneness after 5 hours. The meat should be tender and pull away from the bone easily when checked with a fork. If needed, continue smoking for an additional 30 minutes to 1 hour, until the desired tenderness is achieved.
- Basting Ribs – Feel free to baste the ribs with your favorite BBQ Sauce towards the end of the cooking time.
Serving Suggestions
These pork bone ribs can easily be served with many side dishes. You can easily smoke your favorite side dishes to complete any meal. As a delicious appetizer make this Smoked Cream Cheese Recipe that everyone will love.
We have even served these ribs with Smoked Green Beans and Smoked Baked Potatoes.
Frequently Asked Questions
Cooking time will vary, but it will take about 5-6 hours to smoke ribs.
You may have heard of the 3-2-1 method which means that you smoke the rack of ribs for 3 hours. Then wrap the rib with foil for two hours with juices and then for the last hour baste it with your favorite sauce.
Yes, cooking the ribs on the grill also makes a delicious meal idea. You may love this Grilled Country Style Ribs.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for about 3-4 days.
When you are ready to serve the leftover ribs is to reheat in the oven. Place in a baking dish and reheat at 350 degrees for about 10 minutes.
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Smoked Pork Ribs
Ingredients
- 2 racks baby back ribs about 4-5 pounds
- 2 tablespoons avocado oil
For the Seasoning Mix:
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon paprika
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
Instructions
- Preheat the smoker to 225°F and prepare the wood chips for smoking.
- Remove the thin membrane on the back of the ribs by inserting a butter knife under the membrane and lifting it up. Grab the membrane with a paper towel and pull it off the ribs.
- In a small bowl, mix together the brown sugar, paprika, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, onion
- powder, cumin, and chili powder to create the seasoning mix.
- Rub the avocado oil all over the ribs, then generously apply the seasoning mix to both sides of the ribs, pressing it into the meat.
- Place the seasoned ribs on the smoker grates, bone-side down, and close the smoker lid.
- Smoke the ribs for approximately 5-6 hours, maintaining a consistent temperature of 225°F
- throughout the smoking process.
- Check the ribs for doneness after 5 hours. The meat should be tender and pull away from the bone easily when checked with a fork. If needed, continue smoking for an additional 30 minutes to 1 hour, until the desired tenderness is achieved.
- Remove the smoked baby back pork ribs from the smoker and let them rest for 10-15 minutes before slicing and serving.
- Cut the ribs into individual portions and serve hot.
