How To Make Smoked Ribs with A Dry Spice Rub - Food Fidelity

pork ribs

🥗Healthier: turkey ribs

💰Cheaper: pork shoulder

Turkey ribs are leaner, while pork shoulder is often more affordable.

barbecue sauce

🥗Healthier: homemade barbecue sauce

💰Cheaper: ketchup

Homemade sauce can be healthier with less sugar, while ketchup is budget-friendly.

Prepare the dry rub by mixing spices in a bowl.

Apply the dry rub generously on the pork ribs.

Let the ribs marinate for several hours or overnight in the refrigerator.

Soak wood chips in water for at least 30 minutes before smoking.

Preheat the smoker to a low temperature, around 225°F (107°C).

Place the ribs in the smoker and add soaked wood chips.

Smoke the ribs for several hours, maintaining a consistent temperature.

Check for tenderness; the meat should pull away from the bone easily.

Remove the ribs from the smoker and let them rest for a few minutes before slicing.

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