The Ultimate Smoked Pork Spare Ribs

Ingredients List

Pork Ribs:

• ½ cup packed brown sugar

• 2 tablespoons chili powder

• 2 tablespoons garlic powder

• 1 tablespoon paprika

• 1 tablespoon freshly ground black pepper

• 2 teaspoons onion powder

• 2 teaspoons kosher salt

• 2 teaspoons ground cumin

• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

• 1 teaspoon jalapeño seasoning salt (Optional)

• 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper

• 6 pounds pork spareribs

• 3 cups apple wood chips, soaked

Mop Sauce Ingredients:

• 1 cup apple cider

• ¾ cup apple cider vinegar

• 1 medium jalapeño pepper, finely chopped (Optional)

• 3 tablespoons hot pepper sauce

• 2 tablespoons lemon juice

• 1 tablespoon onion powder

• 1 tablespoon garlic powder

• kosher salt and ground black pepper to taste

Instructions

1. Prepare the ribs: In a small bowl, combine brown sugar, chili powder, garlic powder, paprika, black pepper, onion powder, salt, cumin, cinnamon, jalapeño seasoning, and cayenne pepper.

2. Place the spareribs in a glass baking dish and coat them generously with the seasoning mix. Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or preferably overnight.

3. When ready to cook, set up an outdoor charcoal grill for indirect heat or preheat your smoker to 250°F (120°C).

4. While the grill preheats, prepare the mop sauce: In a medium bowl, combine cider vinegar, jalapeño pepper, hot sauce, lemon juice, onion powder, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.

5. Once the coals are ashed over, place two handfuls of soaked wood chips directly onto the coals. Arrange the ribs on the grill grate, bone-side down. Cover and smoke for 3 1/2 to 4 hours, basting with mop sauce every hour. Add soaked wood chips and more coals as necessary to maintain a cooking temperature of at least 225°F (110°C). Discard any unused mop sauce.

Note from the Editor:

The nutritional information provided is based on the full amount of seasoning rub and mop sauce. The actual values may vary depending on the amount used during cooking.

Nutrition Information (per serving)