Slow-Smoked Blue Ribbon Ribs

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Introducing the mouthwatering "Slow Smoked Blue Ribbon Ribs" recipe, a true winner in the world of barbecue. These succulent ribs are cooked low and slow, resulting in tender meat that falls right off the bone. With a perfect balance of smoky flavors and a tangy homemade sauce, this recipe is sure to impress both friends and family. Get ready to fire up your smoker and indulge in a finger-licking experience like no other.

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slow smoked blue ribbon ribs recipe details

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Amazing BBQ ribs come from a complex blend of spices–but once you get all the ingredients together, the actual cooking is pretty easy.
Ready in: 4 hours 20 mins

Ingredients

Serves: 8

• Spice Rub:
• 2 tablespoons dark brown sugar
• 2 tablespoons sweet paprika
• 1 tablespoon fresh ground pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1 teaspoon onion powder
• 2 tablespoons kosher salt
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon celery seed
• 2 racks back ribs, membranes removed
• 1/2 cup apple wood chips, soaked in water for 1 hour
• 1/2 cup apple cider
• Glaze:
• 1/2 cup ketchup
• 1/4 cup water
• 2 tablespoons white vinegar
• 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
• 2 tablespoons brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon honey
• 1/4 teaspoon celery seed
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon chili powder
• 1/2 teaspoon hot sauce

Preparation method

Prep: 20 mins | Cook: 4 hours

1. In a bowl, toss sugar, paprika, peppers, onion powder, kosher salt, garlic powder, and celery seed. Spread over ribs on all sides.
2. Preheat grill to 250 degrees F for indirect cooking. Put 1/3 of the wood chips into grill’s smoke box. Place ribs bone side down on the grill and cook over indirect heat for 3 hours, misting with apple cider after ribs have cooked for 90 minutes. (Thereafter, mist the ribs with cider every 3 minutes.) Replenish smoke box with wood chips every now and then.
3. Place each rack of ribs on a large stretch of aluminum foil, splash with cider, and seal the foil around the meat. Wrap again in a second layer of foil. Place packets on grill for 1 hour.
4. Make the glaze: stir ketchup, water, vinegar, Worcestershire, sugar, honey, celery seed, salt, chili powder, and hot sauce together in a saucepan and bring to boil over medium heat. Simmer for 10 minutes to thicken.
5. Unwrap ribs, brush with glaze, and grill for 10 more minutes.