Slow Smoked Pork Ribs

Submitted by Rita1652

"temperature about 200 degrees, smoke and patience. A full rack of ribs can be smoked in about 4 hours but do take the time and go the distance. The longer you smoke the more flavor you will get. I'm using a mustard rub to form a nice crust. Remember that you need to hit an internal temperature of 165 F before they can be served. Have a meat thermometer ready."

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Ready In:: 5hrs 20mins
Ingredients:: 12
Serves:: 8-16

ingredients

8 lbs pork loin baby back ribs
¹⁄₄ cup yellow honey mustard
¹⁄₄ cup brown sugar
¹⁄₃ cup paprika
¹⁄₄ cup onion powder
¹⁄₄ cup granulated garlic powder
2 tablespoons dried parsley flakes
1 -2 tablespoon chipotle chili pepper flakes
1 tablespoon black pepper
2 tablespoons chili powder
1 tablespoon ground cumin
1 tablespoon salt

directions

Prepare ribs:.
Let the ribs come up to room temperature, rinse off in cold water and remove the silver membrane from the back. You don`t have to remove it but I find the membrane blocks the uptake of smoke and creates a barrier to your rubs.
To remove the membrane, lay the ribs on a flat surface meat side down. Take a sharp knife and begin peeling the membrane from one corner near the bone. Once you have a good piece peeled back, grab it with a paper towel to get a good grip and begin pulling. Once the membrane is removed rinse off the ribs again and pat dry with some paper towels.
Mustard Rub:.
Mix rub mixture together.
Then rub the mustard rub mixture over the entire surface of the ribs.
Once the pork ribs are seasoned and the smoker is ready then you are set to go. Using a blend of oak, hickory and a little mesquite in the firebox,or what you prefer.
Place the ribs in the smoker and let it go. You want the good smoking temperature in the area about 200 degrees. You can go lower if you plan on doing a long smoke, but I don't go higher.
After smoking for 2 hours. Then wrap the ribs in heavy duty foil and keep going for 2 more hours. Creating fall off the bone ribs! Then unwrap for one hour.
To serve I cut the ribs inIf you want crispy ribs blast the heat on the grill and char them.
If you want extra sweet, spicy, sticky goodness dip into your favorite BBQ sauce. Apply the sauce when the foil comes off, but for crispy ribs apply after crisping. If you want extra smoke go ahead and add more wood when unwrapping the ribs.
Let ribs sit for 10 minutes before cutting into servings.

Questions & Replies

I just got into smoking meats, and I love it! On smoking ribs, has anyone used mayonnaise instead of mustard before the rub as a binding agent? I figured since it has lots of fat that it might do well. I'm a half hour in and going to do the 2,2,1 method. Thanks for all the great tips.

Dave B.

Reviews

I agree. The 3-2-1 method sucks eggs. I have tried this method twice with no success. Wrapping the ribs with foil and apple juice does not work. The apple juice burns off leaving sugar to burn on your ribs. This method ruined a family dinner twice. Should have learned the first time. If you want great ribs you need to marinate the ribs overnight in apple juice. Then put your favorite rub on and let sit for several hours. Set our smoker to 160-165 F for 2-2.5 hours. Then crank up to 225 F until ribs are cooked. 30 minutes prior to being done baste the ribs in barbecue sauce and mop after the first 2 hours with 60% apple cider vinegar and 40% olive oil every 45 minutes. Don't use any mustard! It dries out the ribs and causes major crusting.

John B.
Great post! Thanks. A little twist on the standard 3 - 2 - 1 method which gives a little more smoke flavor. Always turns out nice and juicy. Try adding a little apple juice in the foil during the second step for a little extra steam and sweetness. If your temp comes up to 225 you're still good too just not over that. Good to see some posts for real smoked ribs for a change instead of the "bake at 350 degrees for 2 hours... ribs will fall off the bone" posts that turn out tasteless leather ribs. As far as ribs go patience is truly a virtue and well worth the wait.

hoosiersmoker
Perfect. Used with St Louis Pork Ribs on the smoker.

Charmie777
Didn’t use the recipe but used the method for cooking. Worst ribs I’ve ever eaten they were not falling off the bone ribs

Justin h.
Just got done smoking my ribs. I followed this recipe. I had to throw them out. They were disgusting. I have an awful taste stuck in my mouth. Way way way too much chili powder and paprika.

DeuceOne

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Tweaks

Loved the rub on these ribs!!! I ended up putting a light coating of mustard on the ribs first, then covered with the rub. Smoked for an 1.5 hours at 225°, then basted with bbq sauce, wrapped them in foil and put them on the grill at 200° indirect for about an hour and a half-ish. Turned out great. Tender, great flavor.

Daniel S.
Delete this. Commented in wrong catagory.

Dave B.