Baby Back Ribs, Smoked to Perfection

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

Recipe Instructions

Step 1
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 2
Once thin blue smoke appears, place ribs in the smoker, bone-sides down; smoke for 2 hours.
Step 3
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).
Step 4
Place 3 fist-sized chunks of wood in a smoker according to manufacturer's directions. Preheat the smoker to 250 degrees F (121 degrees C).
Step 5
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 ½ hours more.

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

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