Best Sweet Smoked Pork Ribs Recipe

Name: Best Sweet Smoked Pork Ribs Recipe
Total time: 5 hrs
Ingredients: 0.25 cup salt; 0.25 cup white sugar; 2 tablespoons packed brown sugar; 2 tablespoons ground black pepper; 2 tablespoons ground white pepper; 2 tablespoons onion powder; 1 tablespoon garlic powder; 1 tablespoon chili powder; 1 tablespoon ground paprika; 1 tablespoon ground cumin; 10 pounds baby back pork ribs; 1 cup apple juice; 0.25 cup packed brown sugar; 0.25 cup barbeque sauce

This smoked ribs recipe features a delightful sweet and spicy homemade rub created with a flavorful combination of spices. While I typically opt for baby back ribs, spare ribs also work wonderfully.

Total time5 hrs
Prep time20 mins
Cook time4 hrs
Yield10

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Instructions

Prepare all the necessary ingredients.
Prepare the rub: In a small bowl, combine salt, white sugar, brown sugar, black pepper, white pepper, onion powder, garlic powder, chili powder, paprika, and cumin. Mix well.
Generously rub the spice mixture onto the ribs. Wrap them tightly in plastic wrap and let them marinate in the refrigerator for a minimum of 30 minutes.
Prepare the sauce: Thoroughly combine apple juice, brown sugar, and your favorite barbecue sauce in a bowl. Set aside for later.
Remove the plastic wrap from the ribs and arrange them in a single layer on the smoker's wire racks. Place the racks inside the smoker. Fill the smoker pan with your choice of apple, grape, pear, or cherry wood chips. Heat the smoker to 270 degrees F (130 degrees C). Smoke the ribs for 1 hour.
Brush the ribs with the prepared sauce. Continue cooking, basting with sauce every 30 to 40 minutes, until the pork is fully cooked, no longer pink, and the meat begins to pull back from the bones. This process should take approximately 3 to 4 hours.
Apply one final coat of sauce to the ribs and remove them from the smoker. Wrap the ribs tightly in aluminum foil and let them rest, allowing the juices to redistribute into the meat. This should take around 10 to 15 minutes.
Serve and enjoy your delicious smoked ribs!

Nutrition

Calories: 827 kcal
Fat Content: 59 g
Fiber Content: 2 g
Sugar Content: 18 g
Sodium Content: 284 mg
Protein Content: 49 g
Cholesterol Content: 234 mg
Carbohydrate Content: 23 g
Saturated Fat Content: 22 g
Unsaturated Fat Content: 0 g