Smokin' Baby Got Back Ribs!

Winner of the Grill & WIN! Contest

By Sherri Williams
@logansw

"PORK" enough said! Enjoy these tasty ribs with some potato salad, bbq baked beans, coleslaw, grilled corn on the cob and a nice cold beverage of choice. Happy Cooking and Grilling! sw:)

Rating:

★★★★★ 32 votes

Comments:

319 Comments

Serves:

10-12

Prep:

15 Min

Cook:

4 Hr

Method:

Grill

Notes from the Test Kitchen:
This recipe won the GRAND PRIZE in the Just A Pinch Grill & WIN! Recipe Contest!

This rub is flat out one of the most delicious rubs I've ever had. The cumin added a wonderful smokiness, and the ribs were perfectly tender. A real winner!

Ingredients

5-6 lb: pork baby back ribs
3 Tbsp: kosher salt
3 Tbsp: brown sugar
1 Tbsp: garlic, granulated
1 Tbsp: onion, granulated
1 Tbsp: cumin, ground
1 Tbsp: chili powder
2 Tbsp: paprika, sweet mild
1 Tbsp: chipotle powder
1 tsp: coriander, ground
1 tsp: black pepper
2 c: apple cider
2 Tbsp: olive oil, extra virgin
1 large: lemon juice, fresh
1/2 c: barbecue sauce
1/2 c: jack daniels whiskey

How to Make Smokin' Baby Got Back Ribs!

Step-by-Step

1Rub a generous amount of rub on ribs. Make sure they are evenly coated. Wrap ribs with plastic wrap and refrigerate over night.
2Prepare Grill: I use a propane powered smoker. Soak wood chips for at least 30 minutes. I use a mixture of hickory and oak chips. Fill the water pan with apple cider, beer or liquid of choice. Smoker temperature should be between 250-275 degrees. (If using a charcoal grill, place charcoal and/or wood chunks on one side of the grill and place the water pan underneath the the ribs on the grill rack. Maintain the grill temperature by changing out charcoal and wood as needed.)
3Baste ribs after the first hour as needed, to keep the ribs nice and moist. Change wood chips every 1 1/2 hours. Smoke for 4 hours until ribs are tender. Remove from smoker and cover with foil.