Smoked BBQ Beef Back Ribs

Smoked BBQ Beef Back Ribs

Ingredients:

• 3–4 pounds beef back ribs
• 2 tablespoons yellow mustard
• 2 tablespoons olive oil

For the Dry Rub:

• 2 tablespoons brown sugar
• 1 tablespoon paprika
• 1 tablespoon garlic powder
• 1 tablespoon onion powder
• 1 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon chili powder
• 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)

For the BBQ Glaze:

• 1 cup BBQ sauce
• 2 tablespoons honey
• 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar

Instructions:

1. Remove the membrane from the back of the ribs for better tenderness.
2. Pat the ribs dry with paper towels.
3. Coat the ribs with mustard and olive oil.
4. In a small bowl, combine all dry rub ingredients.
5. Generously season the ribs on all sides with the dry rub.
6. Preheat your smoker to 250°F (120°C).
7. Place the ribs bone-side down in the smoker.
8. Smoke for 4–5 hours, maintaining a steady temperature.
9. In a bowl, mix BBQ sauce, honey, and apple cider vinegar.
10. During the last hour of cooking, brush the ribs with the BBQ glaze every 20 minutes.
11. Continue smoking until the ribs are tender and the meat pulls back from the bones.
12. Remove the ribs from the smoker and let rest for 10–15 minutes.
13. Slice between the bones and serve with extra BBQ sauce on the side.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 5 hours
Total Time: 5 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 4–6 servings