Stove Top Smoker Hickory Smoked Ribs

Elevate your barbecue game with these tender and smoky Stove Top Smoker Hickory Smoked Ribs, a mouthwatering recipe that brings the flavors of outdoor smoking indoors. Featuring baby back ribs doused in a bold homemade dry rub of smoked paprika, brown sugar, and a hint of cayenne, these ribs are gently infused with the rich aroma of hickory wood chips using a stovetop smoker. After two hours of slow smoking, the ribs are oven-baked to perfect tenderness and finished with a caramelized glaze of tangy barbecue sauce. Perfect for gatherings or a cozy meal at home, this recipe delivers succulent, fall-off-the-bone ribs every time, with the added convenience of indoor cooking. Whether you're a seasoned pitmaster or new to smoking, these easy-to-follow directions ensure bold barbecue flavor with minimal effort.

Nutriscore Rating: 61/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:180 mins

Total Time:200 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 2 racks Baby back ribs
• 2 tablespoons Hickory wood chips
• 2 teaspoons Smoked paprika
• 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon Onion powder
• 1 tablespoon Brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 1 teaspoon Black pepper
• 0.5 teaspoon Cayenne pepper (optional)
• 0.5 cup Barbecue sauce

Directions

Step 1

Remove the membrane from the back of the baby back ribs. Use a paper towel to grip the membrane and peel it off for a more tender result.

Step 2

In a small bowl, mix together smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, brown sugar, salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper (if using) to create a dry rub.

Step 3

Generously rub the spice mixture all over the ribs, ensuring they are well-coated on both sides. Let the ribs sit at room temperature for 15 minutes to allow the seasonings to penetrate the meat.

Step 4

Set up your stovetop smoker by adding 2 tablespoons of hickory wood chips to the bottom of the smoker, directly over the heating element or burner. Place the drip tray and the wire rack in the smoker.

Step 5

Place the seasoned ribs bone-side down on the wire rack, ensuring they fit without overlapping.

Step 6

Cover the smoker with its lid, leaving a small gap for the first 5 minutes to allow smoke to develop. Then close the lid completely.

Step 7

Place the smoker on the stovetop burner over medium heat. Smoke the ribs for 2 hours, making sure to monitor and adjust the heat as needed to keep smoke consistent.

Step 8

After 2 hours, preheat your oven to 250°F (120°C). Transfer the ribs to a baking sheet and brush them generously with barbecue sauce.

Step 9

Cover the baking sheet with aluminum foil and bake the ribs in the oven for an additional 1 hour or until they are tender and the meat starts to pull away from the bones.

Step 10

Remove the foil and broil the ribs for 3-5 minutes on high heat to caramelize the barbecue sauce, if desired.

Step 11

Let the ribs rest for 5 minutes before slicing and serving. Serve with extra barbecue sauce on the side.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(2464.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	5273.2

Total Fat 338.4g	0%
Saturated Fat 121.7g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.1g
Cholesterol 1308.6mg	0%
Sodium 7724.4mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 171.9g	0%
Dietary Fiber 6.5g	0%
Total Sugars 135.0g
Protein 363.4g	0%

Vitamin D 18.7IU	0%
Calcium 884.8mg	0%
Iron 18.7mg	0%
Potassium 4828.4mg	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: 58.7%

Protein: 28.0%

Carbs: 13.3%