Slowly grilled pork back ribs seasoned with a lemon-pepper rub will star at your next summer barbecue.
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons light brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons sea salt
- 1 tablespoon ground white pepper
- 1 tablespoon onion powder
- 2 teaspoons cayenne pepper
- 1 ½ teaspoons dried lemon peel
- ½ teaspoon ground apple pie spice
- 2 racks Smithfield extra tender pork back ribs, membrane removed
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil, or as needed
- 1 handful hickory or apple wood chips for smoking, soaked in water and drained (Optional)
- ¾ cup apple juice, in a spray bottle (Optional)
Directions
Step 1
About 1 hour before smoking, combine brown sugar, salt, white pepper, onion powder, cayenne pepper, lemon peel, and apple pie spice in small bowl; mix well. Coat both sides of ribs with vegetable oil and sprinkle with lemon-pepper rub. Set aside at room temperature for 1 hour.
Step 2
Heat a charcoal or gas grill for indirect cooking at 230 to 250 degrees F (110 to 120 degrees C). Add drained wood chips.
Step 3
Place ribs, meaty-side down, onto the preheated grill over a drip pan and cook for 2 hours. Spray both sides of ribs with apple juice. If using a charcoal grill, add about 12 coals every 45 minutes or so to maintain the temperature.
Step 4
Remove ribs from the grill. Double-wrap each rack in heavy-duty aluminum foil. Return wrapped ribs to the grill and cook for 1 1/2 to 2 more hours over indirect heat, until very tender. Add more coals as needed to maintain the temperature for a charcoal grill. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 145 degrees F (63 degrees C).
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Nutrition Facts | |
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Servings Per Recipe 4 | |
Calories 2670 | |
% Daily Value * | |
Total Fat218g | 279% |
Saturated Fat80g | 400% |
Cholesterol736mg | 245% |
Sodium3327mg | 145% |
Total Carbohydrate20g | 7% |
Dietary Fiber2g | 6% |
Total Sugars16g | |
Protein147g | |
Vitamin C11mg | 55% |
Calcium325mg | 25% |
Iron40mg | 224% |
Potassium2253mg | 48% |
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient.If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.
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