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Smoked Spare Ribs with brown sugar and garlic
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Smoked Spare Ribs

Smoked Spare Ribs are essential for summer cookout menus, tailgating and get togethers with friends! Packed with a delicious brown sugar rub and slow smoked for the most tender, juicy and delicious ribs ever!
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time2 hours 15 minutes
Total Time2 hours 25 minutes
Course: Main Dishes
Cuisine: American
Keyword: brown sugar rub, grilled ribs, smoked ribs, the best smoked ribs
Servings: 12 Servings
Calories: 259kcal
Author: Milisa

Ingredients

  • 2 racks pork spare ribs
  • 1/4 cup kosher salt
  • 1/4 cup pepper
  • 2 tablespoons granulated garlic
  • 1 cup brown sugar

Instructions

  • Place spare ribs on a large platter.
  • Combine salt, pepper and granulated garlic.
  • Season each side of rib racks with about 1 tablespoon of seasonings.
  • Mix remaining seasonings with brown sugar and set aside.
  • Make a bed of coals and sear ribs racks on both sides, until meat just starts to brown.
  • Add hickory grilling wood to smoker and add ribs to grates, away from the fire and close the lid.
  • Monitor your smoker to keep the heat around 250 degrees.
  • Smoke ribs for 2 hours or until internal temperature reaches 185-190 degrees.
  • Remove from grill and allow to rest 5-10 minutes before slicing and serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 259kcal | Carbohydrates: 23g | Protein: 10g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 48mg | Sodium: 2548mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 19g