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Smoked Baby Back Ribs
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Smoked Baby Back Ribs

Classic 3-2-1 style baby back ribs: smoked bare, wrapped to tenderize, then finished unwrapped with a sticky glaze until the meat pulls cleanly off the bone with a gentle tug.

Prep20 min
Cook5 hr 30 min
Total5 hr 50 min
ServingsServes 4
DifficultyMedium
Rating★ 4.9

Why You'll Love This

  • Classic 3-2-1 method that removes the guesswork
  • Fall-off-the-bone tender without drying out
  • A true backyard cookout centerpiece

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A Few Ingredients

  • 2 racks baby back ribs (about 2 to 2.5 lbs each)
  • 2 tbsp yellow mustard
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar
  • … and 9 more

First Step

Flip each rack of ribs bone-side up and slide a butter knife under the thin, papery membrane at one end, then grip it with a paper towel and peel it off in one piece - this membrane blocks smoke and seasoning and turns tough and chewy if left on.

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