1 Smoked Baby Back Ribs

Instructions

1. Preheat smoker to 180 degrees.

2. Prepare ribs by removing the bone-side membrane using a sharp knife and trimming any excess fat.

3. Season both sides of the ribs using seasoning blend of choice. Apply liberally for the most flavor.

4. Place ribs on smoker grill bone-side down and smoke for 3 hours, or until internal temperature reaches 65 degrees.

5. After 3 hours, place a large piece of aluminum foil on a working surface and transfer the ribs to the foil, bone-side up. Sprinkle the ribs with brown sugar and add butter slices on top before pouring on apple juice. Close aluminum foil around the ribs with a tight seal before returning wrapped ribs to the grill.

6. Increase smoking temperature to 225 degrees and braise for 2 hours.

7. After 2 hours, remove from grill and remove ribs from foil. Dispose of foil and liquid.

8. Apply barbecue sauce using a brush and return to grill, bone-side down. Continue smoking for approximately 1 hour until ribs reach 200 degrees.

9. Remove from smoker and allow to rest for 15 minutes before serving.

Seasoning tip: For a simple rib seasoning, mix ¼ c. brown sugar with 1 tsp. (each) salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder, and ¼ tsp. (each) celery salt and cayenne pepper.