Elevate your backyard BBQ game with our unbeatable Weber smoked ribs recipe. Juicy, smoky, and absolutely delicious – get ready to impress your friends and family.
Course Main Course
Prep Time 15 minutesmins
Cook Time 6 hourshrs
Marinating 2 hourshrs
Servings 4
Ingredients
For the Rub:
¼cuppaprika
¼cupbrown sugar
2tablespoonsgarlic powder
1tablespooncumin
1teaspooncayenne pepperadjust to taste
Black pepper and saltto taste
For the Ribs:
2racks of baby back ribs or spare ribs
Wood chipshickory, applewood, etc., soaked in water for 30 minutes
For the BBQ Glaze:
1cupBBQ sauceyour favorite brand
Instructions
Prep and Marinate
At the back of the ribs, remove the membrane. Use a butter knife to lift a corner, then grab it with a paper towel and peel it off. This step ensures your ribs will be tender and flavorful.
In a bowl, mix together the paprika, brown sugar, garlic powder, cumin, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper. This rub is your ticket to flavor heaven!
Pat the ribs dry with paper towels. Sprinkle the rub generously over both sides of the ribs, massaging it into the meat. Place the rubbed ribs on a baking sheet and cover them. Pop 'em in the fridge to marinate for 2-4 hours. This is where the magic of flavor infusion happens!
Smokin' Good Time
About 30 minutes before you're ready to cook, fire up your Weber grill. Set it up for indirect cooking by piling charcoal briquettes on one side. Place a drip pan filled with water on the other side to catch the drippings and maintain moisture.
While the grill heats up, soak your wood chips in water for that smoky flavor. This helps prevent them from burning too quickly and gives you that perfect smolder.
Drain the wood chips and scatter them over the hot coals. Close the lid and let that smoky goodness start rollin'!
Place the marinated ribs on the grill grate over the drip pan, bone-side down. This is where patience comes in - let the ribs smoke at around 225°F (110°C) for about 3 hours. The art of low and slow is real!
Glaze and Finish
After the first 3 hours, remove the ribs from the grill. Brush BBQ sauce on both sides of the ribs. Wrap each rack individually in aluminum foil to create a BBQ sauna. Pop 'em back on the grill.
Let the ribs continue to cook, wrapped in foil, for another 2 hours. This method will tenderize the meat to pure perfection.
Unwrap the ribs, careful of the steam, and place them back on the grill. Brush on more BBQ sauce and let them sizzle for an additional hour. This last step adds that gorgeous caramelized glaze.
Serve and Savor
Your patience has paid off! It's time to remove the ribs from the grill and give it a few minutes to rest. Use a sharp knife to cut between the bones and serve up those succulent, smoky slices of heaven.