Smoky Dry-Rubbed Ribs

Low and slow is the name of the game with these Smoky Dry-Rubbed Ribs! You’ll get a tender, juicy meat with an off-the-grill smokiness without the grill. This is a great dish for Father’s Day, if you’re cooking for dinner guests, or if you just want a slow-cooked kind of Sunday.

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Smoky Dry-Rubbed Ribs

Prep Time15 mins

Cook Time3 hrs 30 mins

Marinate2 hrs

Total Time5 hrs 45 mins

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: American

Servings: 6

Calories: 330kcal

Author: Brian Kavanagh

Ingredients

• ▢ 3 pounds (1.4 kg) baby-back ribs
• ▢ 1 tablespoon (7 g) paprika
• ▢ 1 tablespoon (8 g) chili powder
• ▢ 1 teaspoon (3 g) garlic powder
• ▢ 1 teaspoon (3 g) onion powder
• ▢ 1 teaspoon (2 g) ground mustard
• ▢ ½ teaspoon (1 g) cayenne pepper
• ▢ 2 teaspoons (12 g) smoked sea salt
• ▢ ½ teaspoon (1.2 g) freshly ground black pepper

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Instructions

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  Using a small knife, remove the membrane from the underside of the ribs.
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  Combine the spices in a small bowl and liberally rub over both sides of the ribs. Wrap in plastic wrap and marinate in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours.
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  Preheat the oven to 225°F. Unwrap the ribs and place them on a foil-lined baking sheet, meat side up. Bake for 3-3½ hours, until the ribs are well browned and extremely tender.

Nutrition

Nutrition Facts

Smoky Dry-Rubbed Ribs

Amount Per Serving

Calories 330 Calories from Fat 216

% Daily Value*

Fat 24g37%

Saturated Fat 8g40%

Trans Fat 1g

Cholesterol 99mg33%

Sodium 922mg38%

Potassium 400mg11%

Carbohydrates 2g1%

Fiber 1g4%

Sugar 1g1%

Protein 28g56%

Vitamin A 546IU11%

Vitamin C 2mg2%

Calcium 53mg5%

Iron 1mg6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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