Smokin’ Good Ribs

This morning on WJHG, News Ch. 7, we continued our celebration of National BBQ Month and shared tips and recipes in preparation for Memorial Day Weekend.

If you’re looking for the insider’s guide to get smokin’ pork ribs that are “fall off the bone” good, simply follow these seven steps.
The ideal way to cook ribs is on a smoker. We used the Memphis Wood Fire Grill today.

Step 1. After purchasing your ribs, remove the silver skin on the back side of the ribs.

Step 2. Take yellow mustard and spread liberally over the front and back side. Then apply your favorite rub. Our favorite happens to be ANY of Wayne’s Get Grillin’ Rubs. (yes, we’re a little biased.)

Bay Breeze Patio Grill Master Wayne Paul Prepping the Ribs

Ideally you do this the day before to let the rub penetrate the meat. This is not absolutely necessary, but helps develop the flavor.

Step 3. Light your smoker and set to 225-250 degrees. Add wood chips if desired for an additional smoky flavor.

Step 4. Place ribs on smoker and smoke for 3 to 4 hours, depending on your temperature.

Smoke ribs 3-4 hours

Step 5. For the “fall off the bone” experience, try wrapping your ribs in foil after the 3rd hour and cook for one more hour in a little apple juice. If you like BBQ sauce, start saucing around the four hour mark. Be careful with sauces that have a lot of sugar, it will burn.

Step 6. The ribs are done when the meat has pulled back from the top of the bone and you can easily pull the remaining meat away from the bone. We like to wrap and put into a cooler for an hour. This seems to redistribute the juices.

Step 7. Get plenty of napkins and dig in!!!!

For more grilling advice or assistance finding the perfect grill or smoker for your backyard barbecue, call us at 850-269-4666.