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A pork rib placed on top of other ribs.
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Smoked Ribs

Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time5 hours
Total Time5 hours 20 minutes
Course: Dinner, lunch
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Smoked Pork Ribs, Smoked Ribs
Servings: 4 Servings

Ingredients

Dry Rub Seasoning

Pork Ribs

Instructions

  • Preheat smoker to 265°F

Dry Rub Seasoning

  • Add all of the rib seasoning ingredients to a small bowl and stir to combine. Set aside.

Pork Ribs

  • Remove silver skin from the back of the ribs by inserting a butter knife under the skin. Grab a paper towel and grab the membrane and pull off the back of the rib.
  • Rub yellow mustard on both sides of the ribs.
  • Pat ⅓ of the dry rub onto the underside. Flip over, add the remaining rub to the meaty side of the ribs.
  • Place on the smoker for 2 hours. (Do not open the smoker for at least 2 hours).
  • Remove from the smoker and place on aluminum foil large enough to contain the juices around the ribs.
  • Add remaining ingredients.
  • Seal the foil around the ribs and place back on the smoker for another 2 hours.
  • Open the foil to expose the ribs and smoke for an additional one hour.
  • Remove from the smoker and let the ribs rest for 20 minutes in the foil before serving.

Notes

  • To remove the membrane from your ribs, gently slide the tip of a sharp knife along the short side between the bone and the membrane. Then, use a paper towel to get a good grip and gently pull the membrane up and away from the ribs.
  • To avoid removing the membrane, simply ask your butcher to do it.
  • Pat the seasonings into the mustard so everything stays in place. If you try to massage it in, it won't stick as well.
  • Don't open your smoker while the ribs are cooking. You want all that smoke to stay inside.
 

Storage

Refrigerate the ribs for up to 4 days in an airtight container. For longer storage, wrap the ribs in plastic wrap. Then, freeze them for up to 3 months in an airtight, freezer-safe container or heavy-duty freezer bag.
To reheat the ribs, defrost them overnight in the refrigerator if frozen. Then, microwave individual portions at 1-minute intervals until heated through.