Classic Smoky St. Louis–Style Ribs

Classic Smoky St. Louis–Style Ribs

Ingredients

  • 2 racks St. Louis–cut pork ribs
  • 2 tablespoons yellow mustard
  • ¼ cup brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoons smoked paprika
  • 1 tablespoon kosher salt
  • 2 teaspoons black pepper
  • 2 teaspoons garlic powder
  • 2 teaspoons onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1 cup barbecue sauce
  • Apple juice for spritzing

Instructions

  1. Heat a smoker to 250°F.
  2. Remove the membrane from the ribs. Coat with mustard, then apply the seasonings.
  3. Smoke bone-side down for 3 hours, spritzing with apple juice every hour.
  4. Wrap tightly in foil and smoke for another 2 hours.
  5. Unwrap, brush with barbecue sauce and cook for 30–60 minutes until tender and sticky.
  6. Rest for 10 minutes before slicing.