Papa D Loc: Mantweeka, Ca

Baby backs, that is!

I've been asked several times for my secret for smoking my baby backs, so I'm sharing it here with all my friends on the Stage...

A note on the dry rub--I make a large batch because I Put This Stuff In Everything (my bottle is labeled PTSIE).

Make a brine with 1/4c salt, sugar and enough H2O to cover and let soak overnight. On the counter top is fine if you don't have room in the refrigerator. The Salt will kill any bacteria.


Make some dry rub. The measurements here will fill the large bottles in the picture. If you want to make a smaller batch just use the same ratios.


While you're waiting for your morning coffee to brew, pat the ribs down and lightly dust with salt, pepper and the rub then wet with spray with oil (helps the rub stick and activates the rub)


After your coffee and shower start some smoke. Only the outer two burners are on high. If you don't have a steel plate lay out some aluminum foil and a spacer to keep the pan from drying out.


When you've got good smoke, turn down the burners and put in your ribs and pour in about a 1/2" of water. (Current time is 9:20AM)


Try to keep the temperature between 200° and 225° F.


Check the smoke every now and then and restock your wood when it needs it. When they look like this, take them out of the smoker. (Current time is 2:45PM)


Cover and transfer to a 175°F oven. Leave them in there a few minutes before dinner time.


Ready to eat! If you want sauce on them, cut them into serving size (3-5 ribs), smear on your favorite sauce and then put on the middle rack under the broiler for 4 to 5 minutes or until the sauce starts bubbling.


Not much left over!!!

saw1 Loc: nor cal Windsor

Well Papa, I'd say those look almost good enough to EAT!
Thanks for the recipe. I'll have to give it a try.

Steelhead Mickey Loc: NJ

Damn, Mickey’s getting HUNGRY just looking at the pictures!
What time is dinner?
I can bring the coleslaw, potato salad & beer 🍺!

OJdidit Loc: Oak Creek Wisconsin

Those look yummy Papa D!

Wv mike Loc: Parkersburg area. Wv

Mmmmm

Danger25 Loc: Philly/ Cape may New Jersey

Wow. 🤤🤤🤤

Gordon Loc: Charleston South Carolina

Ok now I'm hungry

Papa D Loc: Mantweeka, Ca

Sorry Mickey, the leftovers disappeared overnight.

mistred64 Loc: Grayslake, illinois

I'm not a big fan of ribs but that looks darn good Papa.

Whitey Loc: Southeast ohio

Them look awesome 👌

Steelhead Mickey Loc: NJ

That's OK - count Mickey in for the next round!

Jarheadfishnfool Loc: Woodlake/Tulare ,Ca.

Looking Gooood!👍👍 Excellent Papa👍

aha Toro

Look's like some larapin tasting Ribs Papa. Of all the photos my favorite are the bones, mighty clean. Well done Sir.

NJ219bands Loc: New Jersey

Nice 😊

Dakoda Loc: Cle Elum, WA

Yummy in the tummy