Description
These party ribs are smoky, sticky, perfectly tender, and incredibly easy to make on a pellet smoker. Cut into individual pieces before cooking, they deliver maximum flavor in every bite and cook faster than traditional ribs, making them perfect for gatherings, game nights, or weekend BBQ sessions.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 racks pork ribs (baby back or St. Louis style)
- 1/4 cup yellow mustard
- 9 tablespoons BBQ dry rub
- 1/2 cup BBQ sauce
- 1/4 cup maple syrup
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 tablespoon hot sauce
Instructions
- Remove membrane from ribs and cut into individual pieces.
- Coat ribs with mustard.
- Season evenly with dry rub.
- Preheat smoker to 225°F.
- Smoke ribs for 1.5 hours until 165°F internal temp.
- Melt glaze ingredients together.
- Place ribs in foil pan, cover with glaze, and wrap tightly.
- Return to smoker for 1 hour.
- Remove foil and cook 10 minutes to caramelize.
- Rest 5 to 10 minutes and serve.
Notes
Cook to temperature, not just time. Do not skip the foil stage as it keeps ribs juicy. Keep the final caramelizing stage short to prevent drying. Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 4 days and reheat gently.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 hours 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Smoking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 110mg