CCIT-Style Baby Back Ribs
(source: this is Dan Lewis' award-winning ribs that I tried at the 2019 CCIT spring picnic; he says it was a modified version of Chris Lilly's recipe)
Prep Time: | 1 hr |
Cook Time: | 5 hrs |
Rub Ingredients (double if cooking 2 racks):
- 1/4 cup dark brown sugar
- 1/2 cup white sugar
- 1/2 cup paprika
- 1/4 cup garlic powder
- 1 tsp oregano
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp smoked green (chipotle) chile
- 1 tsp black pepper, freshly ground
- 1 tsp white pepper
- 1 tbsp tandoori spice
Ribs:
- 1 to 2 racks of baby back ribs, back membrane removed
(may be difficult to do with baby back ribs, use paper towel
to get a hold of the membrane)
Prepare Ribs:
- Cut each full rack of ribs in half.
- Salt ribs 12-24 hrs before (dry brine).
- Bring smoker to between 225-275 F, e.g., using hickory or cherry wood.
- Apply thin coat of yellow mustard.
- Apply generous rub.
- Smoke ribs until bark forms (3 hrs).
- Optionally mist with apple cider vinegar or water as they cook.
- After bark has formed, remove from smoker and place in foil with:
- a generous sprinkle of brown sugar
- a light drizzle of orange blossom honey
- thick misting of Parkay
- another light coating of the rub
- Wrap tightly in foil and place back on smoker until toothpick yields
a gentle toothy feel when poking near the rib bones (2 hrs).
Serves: 1-2 racks