Applewood Smoked BBQ Ribs
Tender smoked pork ribs with sweet applewood flavor and rich barbecue spices.
Equipment
- aluminum foil
- Large bowl
- Meat thermometer
- Smoker or grill
Ingredients
- 2 cups applewood chips
- 1 cup apple juice
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon garlic powder
- 2 tablespoons paprika
- 4 pounds pork ribs
- 1 tablespoon salt
- 1 tablespoon smoked paprika
- 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
Instructions
- Combine brown sugar, paprika, smoked paprika, garlic powder, and salt in a bowl.
- Rub the spice mixture thoroughly over the pork ribs.
- Soak the applewood chips in apple juice for 30 minutes.
- Preheat the smoker or grill to 225°F.
- Add the soaked applewood chips to the smoker or grill.
- Place the ribs bone-side down onto the grill grates.
- Smoke the ribs for 3 hours or until tender and the internal temperature reaches 190°F.
- Brush with barbecue sauce during the final 30 minutes if desired.
- Remove the ribs from the smoker and let rest for 10 minutes before slicing.
Notes & Wine Advice
Notes
Applewood creates a softer sweeter smoke flavor that pairs beautifully with pork ribs.Serve Tip
Serve these ribs with coleslaw, corn on the cob, baked beans, potato salad, or cornbread.Variations
Add cayenne pepper, bourbon glaze, honey, garlic butter, or chipotle powder for deeper smoky sweetness and spice.Wine Advice
A fruity Zinfandel pairs beautifully with the smoky pork and sweet barbecue spices.Nutrition values
Calories: 650 kcal | Carbohydrates: 15 g | Protein: 50 g | Fat: 40 g | Saturated Fat: 14 g | Sodium: 980 mg | Sugar: 10 g