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smoked ribs on two plates with a side of bbq sauce
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Smoked Baby Back Ribs

Our Smoked Baby Back Pork Ribs are cooked low and slow until tender and juicy, with rich smoky flavor and a generous coating of homemade BBQ sauce. Perfect for summer cookouts and must-try for any barbecue lover!
Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time6 hours
Total Time6 hours 20 minutes
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Baby Back Pork Ribs, Ribs, Smoked Ribs
Servings: 8
Calories: 441kcal
Author: Emily Walker

Equipment

  • Smoker Pellet Grill

Ingredients

  • 2 racks baby back pork ribs about 4 lbs. (optional: we like to get the pre seasoned ribs from Costco)
  • kosher salt
  • black pepper freshly ground
  • 2 cups Homemade BBQ Sauce

Instructions

  • Set the ribs out at room temperature 20-30 minutes before grilling. Season with salt and pepper. Then start up the smoker and set to high smoke.
    Ribs set out at room temperature
  • Place each rack of ribs on the smoker and smoke for 6 hours.
    Ribs in the smoker
  • About 1 hour before the ribs are done cooking, make the Homemade BBQ Sauce and set aside a cup of the sauce in a small bowl.
    Ribs in the smoker getting basted with bbq sauce
  • During the last 30 minutes of grilling time, baste generously with a small bowl of sauce. Serve warm with the remaining sauce on the side.
    smoked ribs on two plates with a side of bbq sauce

Notes

  • Choose quality ribs – Baby back or St. Louis-style ribs work best for smoking.
  • Remove the membrane – Peel off the thin layer on the back for better seasoning and tenderness.
  • Preheat the smoker – Get it hot before adding ribs so they start cooking right away.
  • Foil wrap for tenderness – After a few hours, wrap ribs in foil with a splash of apple juice to lock in flavor and moisture.
  • Rest before slicing – Let ribs sit for a few minutes after cooking to stay juicy and tender.
  • Gluten-free option – Use gluten-free soy sauce to keep the recipe GF-friendly.

Nutrition

Calories: 441kcal | Carbohydrates: 28g | Protein: 28g | Fat: 23g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 10g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 98mg | Sodium: 873mg | Potassium: 619mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 24g | Vitamin A: 346IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 82mg | Iron: 2mg