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smoking spare ribs

Smoked Spare Ribs

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Ingredients
  

  • 1 rack spare ribs
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1/8 cup brown sugar
  • 1 tsp cayenne pepper
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp chili powder
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1/2 tsp onion powder
  • 1/2 tsp cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the smoker to 225 degrees.
  • Remove the membrane from the bone side of the ribs.
  • Brush the spare ribs with a light layer of olive oil.
  • Combine all other ingredients to create a rub. Season the spare ribs with the rub, making sure to cover all sides of the meat.
  • Place the ribs bone side down in the smoker and smoke for 3-4 hours.
  • If desired, slather the spare ribs in your favorite barbecue sauce when 30-45 minutes of smoking time is left.
  • Remove the ribs from the smoker. Wrap them loosely in foil and rest and room temperature for 10-15 minutes before serving.
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