Smoked Baby Back Ribs
- 420 Minutes
- Medium
- Pork
Who doesn’t love messy foods, foods that we can use our hands, tapping into that ancestry lifestyle. Smoked, Roasted, Grilled, Fried. What does it matter when its slow cooked to release its natural flavoursome juices, rubbed with simple items we take for granted in our cupboards. These Ribs are an amazing product with so much potential, versatility and flavour. This recipe is a simple one that can give you BBQ Smoked Ribs from the inside of your home without those big American Coal Smokers.
Cooking Method
- First we prepare the ribs, cut them down to appropriate size. Take your ingredients, start with the mustard, coasting the ribs in this, both sides. A healthy dusting of paprika, garlic and the seasoning. Both sides, rubbing into the ribs. This will become your flavour and crust.
- In a slow cooker, place your stock with a few drops of smoked water/liquid smoke, adding the ribs onto a shelf above the stock mixture. Set to 7 hours.
- After 7 hours, remove the ribs. They will be soft but not done yet, rub with BBQ sauce before taking the ribs and wrapping them in foil. Place them into an oven to roast for 30 minutes.
SIDE NOTE:
This will be the process where the ribs break down and become the BBQ style that we all know and love. - Once time is up, remove from oven, unwrapping them from the foil, revealing the ribs. These will be like butter to cut, pull apart and eat.
- Pour over the juice from the foil where the ribs would of created that amazing flavour.
The Ingredients
- American Mustard
- Garlic Granules
- Smoked Paprika
- Cracked Black Pepper
- Cracked Salt
- Smoked Water or Liquid Smoke
- Chicken Stock
- BBQ Sauce
What to serve with baby back ribs
Smoked baby back ribs bring deep, smoky flavour and tender, juicy meat, so the sides should balance richness with brightness and texture. Fresh, zesty dishes like grilled corn with lime butter, tangy apple slaw, or pickled red onions cut through the smokiness and refresh the palate. Classic BBQ companions like baked beans, mac and cheese, or cornbread offer hearty comfort, while lighter options like cucumber salad or grilled peaches add a sweet contrast. For a little crunch and colour, charred green beans or a crisp kale and cabbage slaw work beautifully. Whether you’re leaning into traditional Southern fare or adding a fresh twist, these sides will elevate your rib feast and let that smoky bark and tender meat take centre stage.
