You might want to try these Carolina Smoked BBQ Ribs

brown sugar

🥗Healthier: coconut sugar

💰Cheaper: white sugar

Coconut sugar has a lower glycemic index.

apple cider vinegar

🥗Healthier: white vinegar

💰Cheaper: red wine vinegar

Red wine vinegar is often less expensive.

honey

🥗Healthier: agave syrup

💰Cheaper: corn syrup

Corn syrup is a budget-friendly sweetener.

smoking wood chips

💰Cheaper: charcoal briquettes

Charcoal can be used for grilling but lacks the smoky flavor.

Set up the barbecue by adding briquettes and spreading them out evenly.

Adjust the grill grate to the highest position for low and slow smoking.

Ensure the top and bottom vents of the grill are fully open.

Inspect the ribs and leave the membrane on to prevent drying out.

Sprinkle the pit masterx classic barbecue rub generously on both sides of the ribs.

Place the seasoned ribs in the center of the grill and close the lid.

Prepare the Carolina gold sauce by combining 1 cup apple cider vinegar, 1/4 cup dark brown sugar, 1/4 cup ketchup, and 1/4 cup yellow mustard in a pan.

Add 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce, 1 teaspoon salt, and 2 teaspoons chili flakes to the sauce mixture and stir.

Simmer the sauce for about 5 minutes and taste for balance.

After 30 minutes of smoking, check the ribs' temperature; they should be around 300°F (150°C).

Add more briquettes to maintain heat if necessary.

Monitor the ribs for color change and moisture, applying the Carolina gold sauce as needed during the last phase of cooking.

Brush a thin layer of the sauce onto the ribs to keep them moist.

Repeat the application of the sauce until the ribs stop soaking it up, ensuring they remain juicy and flavorful.

Remove the ribs from the barbecue and let them cool slightly before slicing.

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