How Long to Smoke St Louis Style Ribs?
There’s nothing better than a delectable rack of smoked St. Louis style spare ribs that are cooked slow and low for the perfect BBQ flavor.
Ingredients
- 2 racks of St. Louis-style ribs
- 1 cup of barbecue sauce either your preferred brand or homemade BBQ sauce
- 2 tablespoons of olive oil
Dry Rub:
- 1 teaspoon of sweet paprika or smoked paprika
- 1 tablespoon of cumin
- 2 tablespoons of kosher salt
- 2 teaspoons of black pepper
- 1 tablespoon of garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon of onion powder
- 1 teaspoon of brown sugar
Instructions
- Preheat your smoker to 250 degrees F and add your preferred wood chips, such as mesquite, to the smoker tube.
- Combine the seasonings in a small bowl and mix until well blended.
- Coat the ribs with olive oil or mustard to help the dry rub penetrate the meat. For this recipe, olive oil is recommended for its neutral flavor.
- Generously apply the dry rub to all sides of the ribs to ensure a balanced flavor profile.
- Allow the ribs to marinate for at least 30 minutes, if possible, to allow the flavors to penetrate the meat and bring it to room temperature for even cooking.
- Place the ribs on the smoker rack and cook for 2 hours.
- After 2 hours, remove the ribs from the smoker and wrap them in aluminum foil. Return the foil-wrapped ribs to the smoker and cook for an additional 2 hours and 30 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 200 degrees Fahrenheit in the thickest part of the rack.
- Unwrap the ribs and brush them with your favorite BBQ sauce. Return the ribs to the smoker and cook for an additional 30 minutes.
- Remove the ribs from the smoker and let them rest for 15 to 30 minutes before serving.
- Cut the ribs into sections and serve with your favorite sides. Enjoy your delicious smoked St. Louis-style ribs!
