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Smoked Pork Ribs Recipe: Tender, Juicy, and Packed with Flavor

Learn how to make fall-off-the-bone smoked ribs using Kinders seasonings, a smoker, and a charcoal grill. This easy family recipe is smoky, juicy, and packed with flavor.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Rest Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 35 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Course: dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American, bbq
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For Ribs:
  • 2 racks baby back ribs about 4-5 pounds
  • 2 Tbsp yellow mustard
Seasoning Blend:
  • 2 Tbsp Kinders Sweet & Smoky Brown Sugar Seasoning
  • 2 Tbsp Kinders Bourbon Peach Seasoning
  • 2 Tbsp Kinders Honey Brown Sugar Seasoning
  • 1 Tbsp Kinders Brown Butter Roasted Garlic Seasoning
  • 1 Tbsp onion powder
  • 1 Tbsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp kosher salt
  • 1 tsp coarse black pepper
For Wrapping:
  • 4 Tbsp butter sliced
  • 1 Tbsp additional Kinders seasoning of choice
  • Heavy-duty aluminum foil

Method
 

  1. Pat the ribs dry with paper towels.
  2. Remove the membrane from the back of the ribs if desired.
  3. Lightly coat both sides of the ribs with yellow mustard.
    2 Tbsp yellow mustard
  4. Season both sides of the ribs with Kinders Sweet & Smoky Brown Sugar Seasoning.
    2 Tbsp Kinders Sweet & Smoky Brown Sugar Seasoning
  5. Add a layer of Kinders Bourbon Peach Seasoning.
    2 Tbsp Kinders Bourbon Peach Seasoning
  6. Sprinkle on Kinders Honey Brown Sugar Seasoning.
    2 Tbsp Kinders Honey Brown Sugar Seasoning
  7. Add a light coating of Kinders Brown Butter Roasted Garlic Seasoning.
    1 Tbsp Kinders Brown Butter Roasted Garlic Seasoning
  8. Finish with onion powder, garlic powder, kosher salt, and coarse black pepper.
    1 Tbsp onion powder, 1 Tbsp garlic powder, 1 tsp kosher salt, 1 tsp coarse black pepper
  9. Let the ribs sit while the smoker preheats to 300°F. As the ribs "sweat," the seasonings will begin to adhere to the meat.
  10. Place the ribs in the smoker and cook for 30 minutes.
  11. Prepare a charcoal grill with the coals pushed to one side for indirect heat.
  12. Transfer the ribs to the grill and cook for 10 minutes on one side.
  13. Flip and cook for an additional 10 minutes on the other side.
  14. Place each rib rack on a double layer of heavy-duty foil.
  15. Top with sliced butter and another light sprinkle of your favorite Kinders seasoning.
    4 Tbsp butter
  16. Wrap tightly in two layers of foil.
  17. Place the wrapped ribs in an empty cooler and let rest for at least 30 minutes.
  18. Slice and serve.

Notes

 
  • Use indirect heat on the charcoal grill to prevent burning.
  • The cooler rest is the secret to juicy, tender ribs.
  • These ribs are flavorful enough to serve without barbecue sauce, but sauce can be offered on the side.
  • Baby back ribs work best for this recipe.
    Don't worry about exact seasoning measurements. The goal is to create an even coating across both sides of the ribs. Feel free to adjust the amount of each seasoning to your taste.