Smoked Pork Spareribs

Infused with bold, smoky flavor and fall-off-the-bone tenderness, these Smoked Pork Spareribs are a BBQ lover's dream. This recipe features a perfectly balanced dry rub made with brown sugar, paprika, garlic powder, and a touch of cayenne for just the right amount of heat. Slowly smoked over aromatic wood chips at a low and steady 225°F, the ribs absorb an irresistible depth of flavor. The process includes a foil wrap with tangy apple cider vinegar to lock in moisture and finishes with a final caramelization step for a crispy, flavorful crust. Perfect for backyard gatherings or weekend grilling sessions, these spareribs are sure to be the centerpiece of any feast.

Nutriscore Rating: 53/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:300 mins

Total Time:320 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 2 racks pork spareribs
• 0.5 cup brown sugar
• 0.25 cup paprika
• 2 tablespoons salt
• 1 tablespoon black pepper
• 1 tablespoon garlic powder
• 1 tablespoon onion powder
• 0.5 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1 teaspoon mustard powder
• 1 cup apple cider vinegar
• 4 cups wood chips

Directions

Step 1

Prepare the dry rub by mixing together the brown sugar, paprika, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, cayenne pepper, and mustard powder in a bowl.

Step 2

Remove the membrane from the back of the spareribs by sliding a knife under the membrane at one end and using a paper towel to pull it off.

Step 3

Evenly coat both sides of the pork spareribs with the dry rub, massaging the spices into the meat. Let the ribs sit while you prepare the smoker.

Step 4

Preheat your smoker to 225°F (110°C).

Step 5

Place the wood chips in the smoker according to the manufacturer's instructions to create smoke.

Step 6

Place the ribs on the smoker rack, meat side up.

Step 7

Smoke the ribs for 3 hours, replenishing the wood chips as needed to maintain smoke.

Step 8

After 3 hours, remove the ribs from the smoker and place them on a large sheet of aluminum foil. Spray or brush the ribs with apple cider vinegar.

Step 9

Wrap the ribs tightly in the foil and return to the smoker for another 2 hours.

Step 10

Carefully unwrap the ribs and return them to the smoker, uncovered, for an additional 30 to 60 minutes to allow the exterior to caramelize and become crispy, basting with more apple cider vinegar if desired.

Step 11

Remove the ribs from the smoker and let them rest for 10 minutes before slicing and serving.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1500.8g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	889.4

Total Fat 40.1g	0%
Saturated Fat 13.7g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat g
Cholesterol 105mg	0%
Sodium 14307.6mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 106.2g	0%
Dietary Fiber 14.0g	0%
Total Sugars 74.6g
Protein 22.6g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 248.4mg	0%
Iron 10.6mg	0%
Potassium 1391.3mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 41.2%

Protein: 10.3%

Carbs: 48.5%