I love making ribs. And these Smoked Baby Back Ribs are not only delicious, but they are also super easy to make!
While easy to make, they do require almost 6 hours to make. That’s how they get their awesome flavor. So you better plan your day accordingly to ensure they are ready when it’s time to eat.
It’s amazing how for such a simple recipe, these ribs are packed full of flavor! Over 4 hours in the smoker leaves them so juicy the meat is literally falling off the bone!
I recommend a nice Sweet Rub for this Rib Recipe. If you don’t have any on hand, you can always use my Chili Dry Rub for Ribs.
While you can apply the dry rub right before smoking, we recommend applying the Dry Rub on the ribs and then letting it sit for an hour in the refrigerator. This will allow for a deeper flavor penetration.
If you’ve ever wondered what part of the pig Ribs comes from check out the picture below. Surprised?
Baby Back vs St. Louis Style
Baby back ribs are probably what you most often see in grocery stores. They typically have less meat between the bones, but more on top. St. Louis Style on the other hand has more meat between the bones and are fattier than baby backs.
I often get asked about the cool trays I use when grilling. They are from Cuisinart and come in a pack of two – one red and one black. The idea is to use the red one for the raw meat and the black one for when the meat is cooked. This prevents cross-contamination. Here’s a link to the Grill Trays I use.
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You will need the following ingredients to make this Smoked Baby Back Ribs recipe (see recipe card for quantities): Rack of Baby Back Ribs and Dry Rub for Ribs.
How to Make Smoked Baby Back Ribs
- Preheat your smoker to 225°F.
- Remove the membrane from the ribs.
- Season both sides of the ribs with Dry Rub for Ribs.
- Place the ribs, meat side up, on the grates of the grill and close the lid. Smoke for about 4 1/2 hours.
- Wrap in foil and return to the grill at 350°F for another 45 minutes.
- Pull your ribs off the grill and let rest for 10 minutes.
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Easy Smoked Baby Back Ribs
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Ingredients
- 1 rack Pork Baby Back Ribs
- 2 Tbsp Dry Rub for Ribs
Instructions
- Preheat your smoker to 225°F.
- Remove the membrane from the ribs.
- Season both sides of the ribs with Dry Rub for Ribs.
- Place the ribs, meat side up, on the grates of the grill and close the lid. Smoke for about 4 1/2 hours.
- Wrap in foil and return to the grill at 350°F for another 45 minutes.
- Pull your ribs off the grill and let rest for 10 minutes.
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These smoked baby back ribs were very juicy. Very flavourful and the dry rub made them delicious. Very easy to make. This recipe was great using my smoker for the first time.