Sweet Southern BBQ Back Ribs

A sweet and spicy dry rub, a brushing of mustard, a lots of barbecue sauce bring classic flavor to these tender and succulent baby back ribs.

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 3 hr
• Total Time: 3 hr 10 mins
• Calories: 2796 Calories

Ingredients

• ¼ cup honey
• 1 tablespoon light brown sugar
• 1 tablespoon chili powder
• 3 tablespoons prepared yellow mustard
• 1 tablespoon kosher salt
• 2 racks Smithfield® Extra Tender Pork Back Ribs, membrane removed
• ⅓ cup light brown sugar, plus
• 1 ½ teaspoons black pepper
• 1 cup ketchup-based barbecue sauce

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Heat charcoal or gas grill for indirect cooking at 250 to 300 degrees F. Add drained wood chips, if using.

Step 2

Remove ribs from grill. Double-wrap each rack in heavy-duty aluminum foil. Return wrapped ribs to the grill and cook for 1 1/2 to 2 hours more over indirect heat, until very tender. Add more coals as needed to maintain temperature for a charcoal grill.

Step 3

Serve ribs with remaining sauce.

Step 4

About one hour before smoking, make the dry rub. Combine all ingredients in small bowl; mix well.

Step 5

Brush thin layer of mustard on both sides of ribs; sprinkle an even coat of dry rub both sides of ribs. Set aside at room temperature for 1 hour.

Step 6

Place the ribs, meaty side down, over a drip pan and cook for 1 1/2 to 2 hours. Add about 12 coals to a charcoal grill every 45 minutes or so to maintain the heat.

Step 7

Meanwhile, make the sauce. Combine all ingredients in medium saucepan; bring to a simmer until flavors are blended, stirring frequently. Set aside to cool.

Step 8

Remove ribs from grill and unwrap. Place ribs over direct heat on grill and brush with sauce. Cook for about 5 minutes until the sauce is set. Turn ribs and repeat with more sauce.