St. Louis Style Pork Ribs

Ingredients

• 2 pounds pork spare ribs
• 1 cup dry rub
• 1 cup bbq sauce
• 1 cup apple juice
• 1 tablespoon honey
• 1 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon onion powder
• 2 cups smoking wood chips (hickory or apple)

Instructions

1. 1

   Prepare the ribs by removing the membrane from the back of the ribs. Pat them dry with paper towels.

2. 2

   In a bowl, combine the dry rub, black pepper, salt, garlic powder, and onion powder. Mix well.

3. 3

   Generously apply the dry rub mixture all over the ribs, ensuring they are well coated. Wrap the ribs in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or overnight for better flavor.

4. 4

   Preheat your smoker to 225°F (107°C).

5. 5

   Soak the wood chips in water for at least 30 minutes, then drain them.

6. 6

   Place the wood chips in the smoker box or directly on the coals.

7. 7

   Once the smoker is ready, place the ribs on the grill grates bone side down. Close the lid and smoke for 3 hours.

8. 8

   After 3 hours, prepare a foil wrap: lay out a large piece of aluminum foil, and place the ribs on the foil. Drizzle with apple juice and honey, then wrap tightly.

9. 9

   Return the wrapped ribs to the smoker and cook for an additional 2 hours.

10. 10

    After 2 hours, carefully unwrap the ribs and brush them with barbecue sauce. Place them back in the smoker for 30 minutes to set the sauce.

11. 11

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

12. 12

    Serve the ribs with additional barbecue sauce on the side.