The Best BBQ Ribs on Smoker Recipe

Smoking ribs outdoors builds anticipation as hardwood smoke rolls through the yard and neighbors start asking what’s cooking. The Best BBQ Ribs on Smoker Recipe proves that slow cooking over steady heat still sets the standard for backyard flavor. Ribs reward patience, and with the versatility of an American Made Grills Hybrid Grill, you can manage smoke and gas with precision.

Ignite your solid fuels with the gas burners, start low and steady with your favorite wood for depth, then maintain temperature by adding more wood in a separate tray or rely on the stainless steel burners for the remainder of the cook. That flexibility helps you stay focused on timing, texture, and tenderness. Gentle heat breaks down connective tissue while preserving moisture, so each bite pulls clean from the bone without falling apart. Meanwhile, a simple rub and careful spritzing keep the surface rich and layered.

American Made Grills are handcrafted in the USA and built for cooks who take pride in their craft. Domestic stainless steel components handle sustained heat without warping or staining. Tighter tolerances ensure burners, briquettes, and grates align correctly year after year. That attention to detail supports steady temperatures and reliable results every time you fire it up.

These grills reflect a commitment to quality that goes beyond appearance. Strong materials, dependable supply chains, and careful assembly all contribute to long-term durability. As a result, you gain control where it counts—over heat, smoke, and timing.

Gather friends, set the pace, and let the hybrid grill do its work. When the rack comes off glossy and tender, you’ll know the process was worth it.

Serves 4

The Best BBQ Ribs on Smoker Recipe Ingredients

• 1 rack baby back ribs, reduce cook time if using spare or St. Louis Style ribs

For the Rub

• 1 tbsp ground black or white pepper
• 1 tsp kosher salt
• 2 tbsp Paprika, sweet Hungarian paprika
• 1 tsp onion powder
• 1 tsp celery salt
• 1 tbsp garlic powder

For the Bath

• 2 tbsp brown sugar
• 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
• ¼ cup apple juice or cider
• 4 tbsp salted butter, cubed

The Best BBQ Ribs on Smoker Recipe Directions

1. Pre-soak wood chips in water for 1/2 hour.
2. Preheat wood chips in the smoker to 225 degrees Fahrenheit.
3. Remove ribs from any packaging and pat dry.
4. Remove silver skin and trim off any excess sloppy bits from ribs.
5. Mix rub ingredients well, then cover ribs completely.
6. Let the ribs come to room temperature while the wood begins to smoke and the smoker comes to temperature.
7. Smoke ribs on the smoker for 3 hours.
8. Lay out foil and lay ribs on top; add butter, juice, cider, and brown sugar to the foil, then wrap ribs tightly in foil.
9. Cook in foil for 2 hours.
10. Open the foil and baste the ribs with the cooking liquid.
11. Remove the ribs from the foil and follow the instructions below, depending on whether you want your ribs with or without sauce.

For Ribs Without Sauce

1. Baste another 2-3 times with cooking liquids; the total time for final smoke will be one hour.
2. When the ribs are to your preferred level of crunchiness, remove and let rest for at least 15 minutes before slicing or serving.

For Ribs with Sauce

1. Baste the ribs with a thin layer of your favorite BBQ sauce and cook for about 15 minutes more. Sauce will be sticky, not runny.
2. Repeat with another thin layer of sauce, then repeat two more times. The total time for the final smoke will be 1 hour. Let ribs rest at least 15 minutes before slicing or serving.

Taken from sweetcsdesigns.com