Baby Back Ribs, Smoked to Perfection

Name: Baby Back Ribs, Smoked to Perfection
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 270 min
Total time: 280 min
Ingredients: 3 racks pork baby back ribs; 2 tablespoons salt; 2 tablespoons ground black pepper; 1 tablespoon garlic powder; 1 tablespoon onion powder; 1 tablespoon chili powder; 1 tablespoon ground cumin; 0.25 cup barbeque sauce (such as KC Masterpiece® Original), or to taste

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Learn how long to smoke ribs at 250 degrees with this recipe. I like smoked ribs that are buttery and crisp on the outside, moist and tender on the inside, and stay on the bone. This recipe is a variation of the popular 2-2-1 technique for smoking baby back ribs.

Recipe by DrewBabe

Published on June 8, 2018

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Prep Time:

10 mins

Cook Time:

4 hrs 30 mins

Total Time:

4 hrs 40 mins

Servings:

12

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Ingredients

3 racks pork baby back ribs
2 tablespoons salt
2 tablespoons ground black pepper
1 tablespoon garlic powder
1 tablespoon onion powder
1 tablespoon chili powder
1 tablespoon ground cumin
¼ cup barbeque sauce (such as KC Masterpiece® Original), or to taste

Directions

Place 3 fist-sized chunks of wood in a smoker and heat to 250 degrees F (121 degrees C).
While the wood burns down, mix salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, chili powder, and cumin together in a bowl. Apply rub to both sides of ribs.
Add ribs to the smoker, bone-side down, once a thin blue smoke appears. Smoke for 2 hours.
Reduce heat to 225 to 250 degrees F (107 to 121 degrees C). Wrap ribs lightly in aluminum foil to retain juices. Continue smoking for 1 1/2 hours more.
Remove foil and continue to smoke until meat is tender but still stays on the bone, about 1 hour more, brushing lightly with barbeque sauce in the last 15 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read 145 degrees F (63 degrees C).

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

1700	Calories
135g	Fat
4g	Carbs
111g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 12
Calories 1700
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 135g	173%
Saturated Fat 50g	250%
Cholesterol 536mg	179%
Sodium 1688mg	73%
Total Carbohydrate 4g	1%
Dietary Fiber 1g	3%
Total Sugars 2g
Protein 111g
Vitamin C 2mg	12%
Calcium 220mg	17%
Iron 7mg	39%
Potassium 1490mg	32%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.