Sweet and Smoky Pork Ribs

Ingredients List

Baby Back Pork Ribs:

• ¼ cup salt

• ¼ 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

BBQ Sauce:

• 1 cup apple juice

• ¼ cup packed brown sugar

• ¼ cup barbeque sauce

Instructions

Collect all the necessary ingredients.

Prepare the ribs: In a small bowl, combine salt, white sugar, brown sugar, black pepper, white pepper, onion powder, garlic powder, chili powder, paprika, and cumin.

Massage the spice blend into the ribs, then cover with plastic wrap and chill for at least 30 minutes.

Prepare the sauce: Mix apple juice, brown sugar, and BBQ sauce together until fully combined. Set aside.

Unwrap the ribs and place them in a single layer on the smoker's wire racks. Insert the racks into the smoker, add apple, grape, pear, or cherry wood chips to the smoker pan, and preheat the smoker to 270°F (130°C). Smoke the ribs for 1 hour.

Brush the ribs with sauce and continue cooking, basting every 30 to 40 minutes, until the meat turns golden and pulls back from the bones, about 3 to 4 hours.

Give the ribs a final brush with sauce, then remove them from the smoker. Wrap the ribs in aluminum foil and let them rest for 10 to 15 minutes so the juices can reabsorb into the meat.

Dig in and enjoy!

Nutritional Information (per serving)