We’ve got a simple smoked rib recipe for those times when you don’t want a messy meal. Those days are perfect for trying out a dry rub, especially if you think sauce overwhelms the baby back ribs’ natural pork flavor. Our Louisiana Grills Sweet Heat Rub is the perfect option since it complements the pork’s natural flavor with a sweet heat kick!
For deeper flavor penetration into the meat, we recommend applying the olive oil and then patting the Sweet Heat Rub into your rack and then let it sit for an hour in the refrigerator (Be sure to remove the membrane on the back of the rack prior to applying the rub). This will let the water-soluble ingredients dissolve and work their way into the meat. More time in the fridge equals more penetration.
Start your LG on “smoke”. Once it’s fired up, set the temperature to 225°F.
Remove the membrane from the back of the ribs. Rub the ribs down with olive oil, then generously coat both sides with Sweet Heat Rub. For deeper flavor penetration, gently pat the spices into the meat and let sit in the refrigerator for at least an hour.
Smoke the ribs for about 5 hours or until the temperature is between 180°F and 195°F, and the meat is dark, glossy and easily tears apart.
When the ribs are finished, remove from the grill and let them rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Special Tools
No special tools needed
Tips:
If you wish to add sauce, do it 10 to 15 minutes prior to removing the ribs from the grill.
