Sweet Heat Ribs
Looking for a simple and tasty rib recipe? Look no further! This one will make your guests want to come back for seconds!
This recipe is great for the advanced pitmaster or the first time smoker! We are using the 3-2-1 method to smoke these ribs.
Give it a try and let us know what you think!
Makes 6 servings
For the ribs
- 2 racks St. Louis Style spareribs
- 4 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 4 tablespoons Fire for Effect Sweet Heat Rub
For the spritz
- 1 cup apple cider vinegar
- 1 cup apple juice
For the wrap
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter (cut in to 8 equal pieces)
- 4 tablespoons honey
For the glaze
The process
-Pre-heat the smoker to 250 degrees F (we like to use Applewood)
-Trim any excess fat off the ribs and remove the membrane from the bone side of the ribs using a paper towel
-Pat the ribs dry with a paper towel and then coat both sides with the mustard, 1 tablespoon per side
-Apply Fire for Effect on both sides, 1 tablespoon per side
-Let rest in the refrigerator at least 1 hour before cooking or the night before
-When ready to cook, place ribs on the smoker meat side up. Smoke for 3 hours
-Make the spritz. After 90 minutes, spay ribs every 20-30 minutes
-After the 3rd hour
- Lay out 2 long strips of aluminum foil
- Place ribs on the foil bone side down
- Distribute 2 tablespoons of butter (4 pieces) evenly over the top of each rack
- Drizzle 2 tablespoons of honey evenly over the meat side
- Squirt with the spritz, then wrap ribs tightly
- Place back on the smoker meat side down for 2 more hours
-After 2 more hours
- Gently remove ribs from the foil - meat should be tender and the bones pulling back
- Use a silicone brush to apply Pogey Bait to the bone side, then flip and apply sauce to the meat side
- Place meat side up on the smoker for 1 more hour
-After 1 more hour
- Remove from heat
- Lightly glaze with more sauce
- Slice and Serve!