Smoked Pork Spare Ribs Recipe

Calendar icon Published: Jan 13th 2022 by Chigoziri Nwachuku
Clock icon Last updated: Dec 17th 2024
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Front shot of Smoked Pork Spare Ribs in wooden plate

Craving BBQ? These Smoked Pork Spare Ribs are sure to satisfy your cravings. They're fall-off- the bone delicious with a nice balance of sweet, spicy, and savory. These Smoked Pork Spare Ribs are great on their own. But if you like, you can dip them in barbecue sauce.

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Time & Serves

Prep Time
253 mins
Cook Time
240 mins
Total Time
493 mins
Serves
6 persons

Ingredients

For Pork Spare Ribs:
  • 4 pounds Pork Spareribs

For Dry Rub:
  • 1/3 cup packed Brown Sugar

  • 1 tablespoon Chili Powder

  • 1 tablespoon Paprika

  • 1 tablespoon Black Pepper

  • 2 tablespoons Garlic Powder

  • 2 teaspoons Onion Powder

  • 2 teaspoons Salt

  • 2 teaspoons ground Cumin

  • 1 teaspoon ground Cinnamon

  • 1 teaspoon Cayenne Pepper

For Sauce:
  • 3/4 cup Apple Cider

  • 1/2 cup Apple Cider Vinegar

  • 2 teaspoons Onion Powder

  • 2 teaspoons Garlic Powder

  • 2 tablespoons Lime Juice

     

  • 2 tablespoons Hot Sauce

  • 1/2 teaspoon Salt

  • 1/2 teaspoon Black Pepper

Instructions

In a medium bowl, Add brown sugar, chili powder, paprika, black pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, cumin, cinnamon, and cayenne pepper and mix well.

Rub brown sugar mixture liberally on the pork spare ribs.

Cover spare ribs and place them in the fridge for 4 hours or overnight.

Preheat smoker to 250 °F.

Soak wood chips. We recommend using apple or cherry.

While the smoker is heating up, make the sauce. Add apple cider, apple cider vinegar, onion powder, garlic powder, lime juice, hot sauce, salt, and black pepper to a medium bowl.

Once the coals are ready, put two handfuls of soaked wood chips on the coals.

Lay the pork ribs bone-side down on the grill

Cover and cook for 4 hours, basting with the sauce. Once an hour, place handfuls of soaked wood chips on the coals.

Remove your ribs once they reach an internal temperature of 200 to 205 °F using a meat thermometer.

Let your ribs rest for 20 minutes before slicing. Then, serve with your favorite side dishes on plates.

Chigoziri Nwachuku
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