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    Smoked BBQ Baby Back Ribs

    Modified: Dec 27, 2022 · Published: Apr 19, 2021 by Kristin · This post may contain affiliate links. · Leave a Comment

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    Get the napkins out and fire up your smoker for these Smoked BBQ Baby Back Ribs! Flavorful, smoky, and a crowd favorite!

    easy bbq baby back ribs coated with our favorite bbq sauce

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    Have you ever had “fall of the bone” ribs? If not, you have come to the right place because if you follow the steps below, you’ll have the best ribs you have ever tasted!

    After years of trial, error, and tweaks…this recipe is a family favorite and is definitely pure perfection!

    Years ago, I bought my hubby a Pitboss Smoker for Fathers Day. He had been eyeing them at the store and I finally pulled the plug excited for some good smoked foods.

    The first few attempts of smoking weren’t so great, but hey, at least he kept at it, right?!

    denny mike's seasoning

    After a while, he became better and better and last year, we upgraded smokers and got a Traeger. Mainly due to wanting more space for more to smoke, but both smokers are great if you are in the market for one!Crazy fact, I had never had ribs until my hubby made them for me. I never ordered them at a restaurant (too much work), and certainly never tried making them myself!

    His first trial run was pretty good. To be honest, I didn’t know what they were supposed to taste like, so I probably wasn’t the best judge. The meat was a bit tough, but overall, good flavor.

    He of course, wanted to perfect it, so switched types of ribs (St Louis to Baby Back), adjusted the heat settings, methods, seasonings, and more!

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    • Smoked BBQ Baby Back Ribs are tender and delicious when slowly smoked. Get amazing, flavorful, and rich BBQ ribs with this easy recipe!
    • What are baby back ribs
    • Ingredients needed for the BEST Smoked BBQ Baby Back Ribs
    • How to smoke the perfect ribs
    • Check out these other great smoker recipes from the blog
    • Smoked BBQ Baby Back Ribs

    Smoked BBQ Baby Back Ribs are tender and delicious when slowly smoked. Get amazing, flavorful, and rich BBQ ribs with this easy recipe!

    One bite into the new, updated version and I was HOOKED! As in, couldn’t get enough! The meat was tender, fell off the bone, and had great flavor!

    Since then, we make sure our freezer is always stocked up with ribs to smoke (especially when they go on sale).

    bbq seasoned baby back ribs that are cooked on the smoker

    The only thing we tend to change up these days is the seasoning. So many great choices, you can’t go wrong! I’ve listed a few of our favs below in case you want to check them out!

    If you give these Smoked BBQ Baby Back Ribs a try, be sure to let me know what you think!

    Favorite Seasonings:

    Chupacabra

    Denny Mike’s

    Meat Church

    What are baby back ribs

    Back ribs are cut from where the rib meets the spine after the loin is removed. The upper ribs are called baby back ribs, but not because they come from a baby pig!

    They’re only called baby because they are shorter in relation to the bigger spareribs. They are our favorite type to smoke, versus the spare rib.

    baby back ribs seasoned and ready to put on the smoker

    Ingredients needed for the BEST Smoked BBQ Baby Back Ribs

    Rack of Ribs- remove the membrane

    Mustard- we use Dijon; however, you can use original or even Jalapeno if desired

    Seasoning- our fav is Chupacabra, but feel free to use your fav seasoning

    Apple Juice- just a simple bottle of apple juice will work great

    Apple Cider Vinegar

    BBQ Sauce- use your favorite! Love spicy, add some heat. Prefer sweet, go that route! Have fun with it!

    How to smoke the perfect ribs

    Preheat smoker to 225 degrees.
    Combine the apple juice and apple cider vinegar into a spray bottle. Set aside.
    Remove membrane from ribs and pat dry.
    Spread Dijon mustard evenly over both sides of ribs.
    Coat both sides of ribs liberally with seasoning of choosing.
    Place ribs onto smoker grates for 5-6 hours, or until probe tender (about 190 degrees).
    1x each hour while ribs are smoking, spritz the apple cider/juice mixture onto ribs evenly.
    *Only the top side of ribs Last 30 minutes of smoke time, brush BBQ sauce onto ribs.
    Once temperature is reached, remove from smoker and serve!

    Check out these other great smoker recipes from the blog

    Smoked Cheesy Bread

    Texas Twinkies

    Smoked Bourbon Peach Cobbler

    Incredible Smoked Chicken Wings

    Smoked Deviled Eggs

    Tennessee Tenders

     

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    Smoked BBQ Baby Back Ribs

    Recipe by: Kristin
    Get the napkins out and fire up your smoker for these Smoked BBQ Baby Back Ribs! Flavorful, smoky, and a crowd favorite!
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    Prep Time 10 minutes mins
    Cook Time 6 hours hrs
    Total Time 6 hours hrs 10 minutes mins
    Course Main Course
    Servings 6
    Calories 81 kcal

    Equipment

    • Smoker
    • Pastry Brush
    • Spray Bottle
    • Chupacabra Seasoning
    • Denny Mike's Seasoning
    • Meat Church Seasoning

    Ingredients
      

    • 1 rack ribs *membrane removed
    • ¼ cup Dijon mustard
    • ¼ cup seasoning *use desired amount (more/less)
    • ¼ cup apple juice
    • ¼ cup apple cider vinegar
    • ½ cup BBQ sauce *more/less (optional if you prefer dry ribs)

    Instructions
     

    • Preheat smoker to 225 degrees.
    • Combine the apple juice and apple cider vinegar into a spray bottle. Set aside.
    • Remove membrane from ribs and pat dry.
    • Spread Dijon mustard evenly over both sides of ribs.
    • Coat both sides of ribs liberally with seasoning of choosing.
    • Place ribs onto smoker grates for 5-6 hours, or until probe tender (about 190 degrees).
    • 1x each hour while ribs are smoking, spritz the apple cider/juice mixture onto ribs evenly. *Only the top side of ribs
    • Last 30 minutes of smoke time, brush BBQ sauce onto ribs.
    • Once temperature is reached, remove from smoker and serve!

    Nutrition

    Calories: 81kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 2gFat: 1gSaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 1mgSodium: 366mgPotassium: 212mgFiber: 5gSugar: 9gVitamin A: 229IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 173mgIron: 4mg
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