Description
Tender, juicy baby back ribs smoked low and slow using the 3-2-1 method for perfect backyard BBQ flavor every time.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 racks baby back ribs
- 1/4 cup yellow mustard
- 3 to 4 tablespoons pork rub
- 2 cups apple juice or beer
- 1/2 cup BBQ sauce
- Brown sugar
- Smoked paprika
- Garlic powder
- Onion powder
- Chili powder
- Salt
- Black pepper
Instructions
- Remove membrane from ribs
- Coat ribs with mustard
- Apply dry rub generously
- Preheat pellet smoker to 225°F
- Place ribs bone-side down and smoke for 3 hours
- Wrap ribs in foil with apple juice and cook 2 hours
- Unwrap ribs and place back on smoker
- Brush with BBQ sauce
- Cook for 30 to 60 minutes until caramelized
- Rest for 10 to 15 minutes before slicing and serving
Notes
Remove membrane for best texture; keep smoker temperature steady; use heavy-duty foil for wrapping; internal temp should reach 195 to 203°F; let ribs rest before slicing; try apple, hickory, or cherry wood pellets for flavor
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Smoking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 34g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 130mg