Low Sugar Smoked Spare Ribs

Total time6 hr 50 min

Prep time20 min

Cook time5 hr 30 min

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Ingredients

4 servings

For the ribs

1 rack (about 3 ½ lb) pork spare ribs
2 tbsp yellow mustard
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For the dry rub

2 tbsp brown sugar
Chef's tip
Use the same volume. Brown-sugar replacements vary in moisture, spread, and browning, so follow the package's baking guidance and start checking a few minutes early.
1 tbsp smoked paprika
1 tbsp kosher salt
2 tsp black pepper, coarsely ground
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp onion powder
1 tsp dry mustard
½ tsp cayenne pepper

For the smoker

3 cups hardwood smoking chips or chunks (hickory or apple)

For the foil wrap

½ cup apple juice
1 tbsp unsalted butter

For serving

½ cup barbecue sauce (optional)

Instructions

1
Combine all dry rub ingredients in a small bowl and stir until evenly mixed.
2
Flip the rack bone-side up. Slide a butter knife under the thin membrane at one end of the rack, grip it with a paper towel, and pull it off in one piece. Pat the ribs dry on both sides with paper towels.

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