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Smoked St. Louis Style Ribs

Are you ready for a mouthwatering adventure in the world of barbecue? We've all seen those tempting videos of succulent ribs sizzling on the grill, but here's the written breakdown you've been waiting for. These St. Louis Style Ribs are nothing short of sensational, and today, we're revealing the secret recipe that'll make your taste buds dance with joy.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time4 hours
Rest Time10 minutes
Total Time4 hours 25 minutes
Course: BBQ
Cuisine: BBQ
Keyword: bbq ribs, ribs, smoked ribs, St. louis style ribs
Servings: 6
Cost: $

Ingredients

Ingredients for the Ribs

  • 2 St. Louis Ribs remove the rear membrane, optional
  • drizzle Yellow Mustard can use W-sauce, apple juice, etc.

Ingredients for the Dry Rub

  • 1/4 cup Dark Brown Sugar can use light brown
  • 2 tbsp Smoked Paprika
  • 1 tbsp Kosher Salt I like a course grind
  • 1 tbsp Dry Mustard
  • 2 tsp Onion Powder
  • 1 1/2 tsp Garlic Powder
  • 2 tbsp The Level Up B Series Optional. Purchase from my store by clicking the link below.
  • 1 cup BBQ Sauce Use your favorite

Instructions

  • Combine well all the ingredients for the dry rub, then coat both sides of ribs with a good drizzle of mustard (binder) and sprinkle generously with seasoning rub.
  • Place the ribs in the fridge overnight or refrigerate for at least 6 hours for best results. Tear the membrane off the ribs before seasoning it.
  • Sprinkle the seasoning rub generously over the ribs.
  • Place the seasoned ribs in the fridge overnight or refrigerate for at least 6 hours (for best results).
  • Before seasoning, be sure to tear off the membrane from the ribs.

Grilling Ribs

  • Set up your grill, set temperature to 250℉ and preheat, lid closed for 15 minutes. Smoke the ribs, meat-side up for 2 hours.
  • Remove from the smoker and and place your ribs meat side down on foil. Your foil should have some butter throughout the length and brown sugar on it.
  • Then tightly wrap the ribs with the foil (double wrap your ribs).
  • Return the foiled ribs to the grill and cook for two more hours at a temperature of 250℉.
  • After two hours, carefully remove the foil, watching out not to burn yourself from the steam.
  • Brush the ribs generously with your favorite BBQ sauce.
  • Arrange the ribs directly on the grill grate, meat side up, and continue to grill until the sauce tightens (about 10 - 15 minutes).
  • If you like, add more BBQ sauce in the last minute for extra caramelization.
  • Enjoy!

Notes

Cooking times will vary depending on the temperature that you set and maintain (250° F) and the environment may play a part as well.