Baby Back Ribs, Smoked to Perfection

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1

   {'id': 'step_0', 'step': 1, 'text': 'Place 3 fist-sized chunks of wood in a smoker according to manufacturer's directions. Preheat the smoker to 250 degrees F (121 degrees C).'}

2. 2

   {'id': 'step_1', 'step': 2, 'text': 'While wood burns down, combine salt, black pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, chili powder, and cumin in a bowl; apply to both sides ribs.'}

3. 3

   {'id': 'step_2', 'step': 3, 'text': 'Once thin blue smoke appears, place ribs in the smoker, bone-sides down; smoke for 2 hours.'}

4. 4

   {'id': 'step_3', 'step': 4, 'text': 'Reduce heat to 225 to 250 degrees F (107 to 121 degrees C). Wrap ribs lightly in aluminum foil to retain juices; continue smoking for 1 ½ hours more.'}

5. 5

   {'id': 'step_4', 'step': 5, 'text': 'Remove foil; continue to smoke until meat is tender but still stays on the bone, about 1 hour more, brushing lightly with barbecue sauce in the last 15 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read 145 degrees F (63 degrees C).'}

📊 Nutrition Facts

Per serving (12 servings total)