Sweet & Sticky Baby Back Ribs
If you like your ribs sweet and sticky, this recipe will blow your mind. These ribs are fall-off-the-bone tender and coated in a sweet & sticky mixture that will keep your guests coming back for more.
INGREDIENTS:
PREP TIME: 30 MINUTES
COOK TIME: 5 - 6 HOURS
SMOKER TEMP: 250F
INGREDIENTS:
1 RACK OF BABY BACK PORK RIBS
2 TBSP OLIVE OIL
6 TBSP RIB RUB
3 TBSP BUTTER
2 TBSP MAPLE SYRUP
2 TBSP BBQ SAUCE
INSTRUCTIONS:
First, you are going to want to remove the membrane from the bottom of your rack of ribs. The easiest way to do this is to peel a corner of it up with a spoon or your fingers, then grab a paper towel to grip it, then pull it right off the slab.
Add 1 TBSP of olive oil to the bottom of your ribs and rub them down until they are well coated.
Sprinkle 2 TBSP of your rib rub to that side of the rack, then flip them over.
Follow the same instructions for the top side of the rack (1 TBSP olive oil, 2 TBSP rib rub).
Preheat your smoker to 250F and put your ribs directly on the grate.
After 3 hours, pull the ribs off. Now, it’s time to wrap them to lock in all of that moisture and flavor.
Lay down 2 sheets of heavy-duty aluminum foil.
Add 3 TBSP of butter in a line on the foil.
Add 2 TBSP of maple syrup right on top of the butter.
Sprinkle your remaining 2 TBSP of rib rub over the butter and maple syrup.
Lay your ribs down on top of the butter, maple syrup, and rib rub - place them meat-side down.
Put them back on the smoker, still at 250F, and let them smoke for another 2 hours.
Pull them off and open up the foil. We like to make a little “boat” out of the foil to keep all of the juice and goodness inside for the ribs to lay in.
Coat your ribs with your favorite BBQ sauce.
Put them back on the smoker for 1 more hour or until the sauce gets tacky.
Pull them off, slice between the bone, and ENJOY!
