Instructions
- Prepare Cool Smoke BBQ Rub by mixing all of the ingredients in a medium sized mixing bowl. Transfer rub into a shaker.
- Using the shaker, dust both sides of the rib racks generously, and let them sit at room temperature, uncovered, for 1 hour before cooking.
- When you are ready to cook, heat the smoker to 275°F pit temperature. Alternatively, heat a grill to 275°F, using a 2-Zone setup, with 3 to 4 chunks of your favorite wood, in addition to the charcoal or gas.
- Prepare the grill for cooking over low heat (250°F) . Please leave your Wood Pellet grill ON for the entirety of your cook to ensure the rest & serve steps are received seamlessly.
- Place the ribs meat-side-up on the grates, and cook 2 hours, spraying the spareribs with apple juice every 30 minutes to moisten.
- Prepare the Cool Smoke Barbecue Sauce in a saucepan. Transfer the pan to a burner and put it on low heat just to simmer and let those flavors meld.
- In a small bowl, stir 1 cup Cool Smoke Barbecue Sauce together with ¼ cup honey and 2 teaspoons apple cider vinegar and set aside.
- Cut 2 (18 x 24-inch) lengths of foil to wrap each rib rack in a tight package.
- When the ribs have cooked 2 hours, transfer them from the grill and place each rack meat-side-down on the foil. Drizzle the ribs evenly on both sides with the butter, ¼ cup honey, and the light brown sugar (optional).
- Wrap each rack tightly in the foil, being careful not to puncture.
- Return the rib packages meat-side-down to the smoker, or to the cool side of a grill, close the lid, and cook another 2 to 2 ½ hours, or until the meat is tender.
- Return the rib packages meat-side-down to the grates, close the lid, and cook another 2 to 2 ½ hours, or until the meat is tender.
- The ribs are done when a meat thermometer placed in the thickest part of the meat reads an internal temperature of 203° to 205°F. Open the foil package and use a skewer, or a toothpick, to check for tenderness.
- Remove from the heat, carefully unwrap the ribs, and discard the foil.
- Brush Cool Smoke Barbecue Sauce on both sides of the ribs to coat and return them meat-side-up to the smoker or grill over indirect heat. Cook 15 minutes to set the sauce. Watch them carefully so you do not burn or overset the sauce.
- Brush Cool Smoke Barbecue Sauce on both sides of the ribs to coat and return them meat-side-up to the grill. Cook 15 minutes to set the sauce. Watch them carefully so you do not burn or overset the sauce.
- Serve immediately, with any remaining sauce on the side.
Cool Smoke BBQ Rub
Cool Smoke BBQ Sauce
Special Equipment
- Saucepan
- aluminum foil
- spray bottle
- medium mixing bowl and shaker
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