Fire Up the Grill! Smoked Ribs for Labor Day
A classic 3-2-1 method smoked rib recipe perfect for Labor Day. Tender, smoky, and packed with flavor.
Equipment
- Smoker
- Aluminum Foil
- Meat Thermometer
Ingredients
- 4 pounds pork baby back ribs
- 3 tbsp yellow mustard
- 2 tbsp barbecue seasoning
- 1/2 cup apple cider or juice
- 1/2 cup barbecue sauce
Instructions
- Coat both sides of the ribs with the yellow mustard, then sprinkle the barbecue seasoning evenly over the mustard.
- Preheat your smoker to 225°F and add wood chips according to the manufacturer's directions. Place the ribs in the smoker with the bone side down and smoke them for 3 hours.
- Remove the ribs and place them on a large piece of foil, bone side up. Pour the apple cider over the ribs, then seal the foil tightly.
- Return the wrapped ribs to the smoker, bone side up, and smoke for another 2 hours.
- Unwrap the ribs and brush them with barbecue sauce. Place back in the smoker, bone side down, for 1 more hour, or until internal temperature is 200°F-210°F.
Notes
Nutritional Information per serving: Calories: 639, Total Carbs: 16g, Net Carbs: 15g, Fats: 42g, Protein: 45g.
