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Flavorful Smoked Baby Back Ribs Recipe Easy Dry Rub for Tender Ribs

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This recipe delivers tender, smoky baby back ribs with a simple yet bold dry rub, perfect for impressing friends without complicated steps. The low and slow smoking method locks in deep flavor and creates a delicious crust.

Ingredients

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  • 2 racks baby back ribs (about 2 to 2.5 pounds each), trimmed of excess fat and silver skin removed
  • 1/4 cup packed brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoons smoked paprika
  • 1 tablespoon coarse kosher salt
  • 1 tablespoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon mustard powder
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • Hickory or apple wood chips, soaked for 30 minutes

Instructions

  1. Prepare the ribs by removing the silver skin on the back if not already done.
  2. Mix brown sugar, paprika, kosher salt, black pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, cayenne, chili powder, and mustard powder in a medium bowl.
  3. Brush both sides of ribs with olive oil, then generously coat with the dry rub. Wrap in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or overnight.
  4. Preheat smoker to 225°F (107°C) and add soaked wood chips.
  5. Place ribs bone-side down on smoker racks and maintain temperature around 225°F (107°C). Smoke for 3-4 hours, adding wood chips as needed.
  6. Wrap ribs tightly in aluminum foil and return to smoker for an additional hour.
  7. Remove ribs from foil and let rest for 10-15 minutes before slicing and serving.

Notes

Remove the silver skin for better flavor penetration. Maintain consistent smoker temperature around 225°F. Wrapping ribs in foil during the last hour locks in moisture and tenderizes. If ribs are not tender after 4 hours, wrap and cook longer. Spritzing with apple juice or vinegar is optional. Oven method can be used if no smoker is available.

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