Smoky Country Style Ribs
Indulge in the mouthwatering flavor of Smoky Country Style Ribs, a recipe that delivers fall-off-the-bone tenderness and rich, smoky goodness. Perfectly seasoned with a bold dry rub featuring smoked paprika, brown sugar, and a medley of spices, these country-style pork ribs are slow-cooked to perfection on a smoker or grill, infused with the aromatic essence of hickory or applewood. Finished with a generous slather of your favorite barbecue sauce and wrapped to lock in moisture, these ribs are irresistibly juicy and full of flavor. Ideal for summer cookouts or weekend gatherings, serve them alongside classic sides like coleslaw and cornbread for a hearty feast that's sure to impress. Whether you're a backyard barbecue enthusiast or simply craving smoky comfort food, this recipe is a crowd-pleaser from start to finish.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pounds Country-style pork ribs
- 2 tablespoons Paprika (smoked, if available)
- 3 tablespoons Brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon Garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon Onion powder
- 1 teaspoon Chili powder
- 1 teaspoon Ground black pepper
- 2 teaspoons Kosher salt
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 1 cup Barbecue sauce (your favorite kind)
- 2 cups Wood chips (for smoking, such as hickory or applewood)
Instructions
Rinse and pat dry the country-style pork ribs with paper towels.
In a small bowl, mix together the paprika, brown sugar, garlic powder, onion powder, chili powder, ground black pepper, and kosher salt to create the dry rub.
Rub the ribs with olive oil on all sides. Then, generously coat them with the dry rub, pressing it into the meat to ensure an even coating. Let the ribs rest for 20-30 minutes to allow the flavors to penetrate the meat.
If using a smoker or grill, soak wood chips in water for at least 30 minutes. Preheat your smoker or set up your grill for indirect heat to maintain a steady temperature of 225-250°F (107-121°C).
Place the soaked wood chips onto the smoker box or directly onto the hot coals for a smoky flavor.
Place the ribs on the grill or smoker, bone side down. Close the lid and cook low and slow for about 2.5 hours, maintaining the temperature and adding more wood chips as needed for continuous smoke.
After 2.5 hours of cooking, brush the ribs generously with barbecue sauce. Wrap them tightly in aluminum foil to lock in moisture and return them to the grill or smoker.
Continue cooking the wrapped ribs for an additional 30 minutes. Test for doneness by ensuring an internal temperature of 190°F (88°C) is reached, or check that the meat is tender and pulls apart easily with a fork.
Remove the ribs from the grill or smoker and let them rest, still wrapped, for 10-15 minutes.
Unwrap, serve hot, and optionally brush with more barbecue sauce. Pair with your favorite sides like coleslaw, baked beans, or cornbread for a complete meal.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1033 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 74.3 g | 95% | |
| Saturated Fat | 24.8 g | 124% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 242 mg | 81% | |
| Sodium | 755 mg | 33% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 29.6 g | 11% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.8 g | 6% | |
| Total Sugars | 24.3 g | ||
| Protein | 61.5 g | 123% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 68 mg | 5% | |
| Iron | 3.5 mg | 20% | |
| Potassium | 919 mg | 20% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
