Smoked Baby Back Ribs (321 Ribs)

The ultimate smoked baby back ribs recipe using the foolproof 3-2-1 method. These ribs are irresistibly tender, packed with smoky flavor, and elevated by my signature spice rub and braising liquid.

📝 Ingredients

• 3 full racks of baby back pork ribs
• 1/4 cup yellow mustard
• 2 Tablespoons apple cider vinegar
• 1 cup dry white wine
• 1 cup BBQ Sauce
• 3 Tablespoons brown sugar
• 2 Tablespoons kosher salt
• 1 Tablespoon chili powder
• 1 teaspoon ground thyme
• 1 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 teaspoon hot paprika (or cayenne pepper)
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
• 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1--- Prepping the Ribs ---
2. 2Mix together all dry rub ingredients and set aside.
3. 3Remove the membrane on the rib side, if your butcher hasn't removed it already.
4. 4Season: Spread mustard evenly across both sides of the rib racks. Sprinkle on the dry rub (both sides) and press in firmly. You can cut the racks in half or leave whole depending on the size of your smoker.
5. 5--- Prepare the Smoker ---
6. 6Soak applewood chunks in water for 30 minutes. Prepare your smoker for indirect smoking. Your target temperature is 200 F.
7. 7--- 3-2-1 Smoking Method ---
8. 8Smoke: Place the prepped ribs on the smoker and close the lid. Leave them to smoke for 3 hours. Check the temperature every 30 minutes adding more wood as needed.
9. 9Braise: Remove ribs from the smoker. Mix together the cider vinegar and white wine to make the braising liquid. Using three large sheets of foil, place one rack of ribs in each. Seal up all but one end of the foil, pour 1/3 of the braising liquid into each foil packet. Seal the foil. Place the ribs in a 250 degree oven and bake for 2 hours.
10. 10Check: The ribs are ready for the final step when a horizontal line appears where the meat is beginning to pull away from the bones. Using tongs gently pull the meat. If it tears easily it ready for the final step.
11. 11Sauce: Brush the sauce on the ribs. Place on a grill on low indirect heat, meat side up for 30 minutes to one hour. Reserve the braising liquid and brush on the ribs as they cook over the last hour.