Baby Back Ribs, Smoked to Perfection

With this baby back ribs, smoked to perfection recipe, learn how long it takes to smoke ribs at 250 degrees. It is a variation of the 2-2-1 technique.

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 4 hr 30 mins
• Total Time: 4 hr 40 mins
• Calories: 1700 Calories

Ingredients

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

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Place 3 fist-sized chunks of wood in a smoker according to manufacturer's directions; heat to 250 degrees F (121 degrees C).

Step 2

While wood burns down, combine salt, black pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, chili powder, and cumin in a bowl; apply to both sides ribs.

Step 3

Once thin blue smoke appears, place ribs in the smoker, bone-sides down; smoke for 2 hours.

Step 4

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.

Step 5

Remove foil; continue to smoke until meat is tender but still stays on the bone, about 1 hour more, brushing lightly with barbecue sauce in the last 15 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read 145 degrees F (63 degrees C).