Low & Slow BBQ Ribs with Sweet & Sassy Joe's Original BBQ Reserve

Low & Slow BBQ Ribs with Sweet & Sassy Joe's Original BBQ Reserve

Out here in the timber, we don't rush a good rack of ribs. Low heat, smoke, and the right sauce — that's the lumberjack way.

Ingredients

1 full rack pork baby back ribs (about 3 lbs)

2 tbsp brown sugar

1 tbsp smoked paprika

1 tbsp garlic powder

1 tsp black pepper

1 tsp kosher salt

1 tsp onion powder

1/2 tsp cayenne pepper (optional)

Sweet & Sassy Joe's Original BBQ Reserve — generously applied

Instructions

1- Remove the membrane from the back of the ribs and pat dry.

2- Mix brown sugar, paprika, garlic powder, pepper, salt, onion powder, and cayenne into a dry rub. Coat the ribs on all sides.

3- Wrap in plastic wrap and refrigerate overnight — or at least 4 hours if you're in a hurry.

4- Fire up your smoker or grill to 225°F. Add hickory or apple wood chunks for smoke.

5- Cook the ribs low and slow for 3 hours, unwrapped, bone side down.

6- Wrap tightly in foil with a splash of apple juice and cook another 2 hours.

7- Unwrap, brush liberally with Sweet & Sassy Joe's Original BBQ Reserve, and grill uncovered at 275°F for 30 minutes until the sauce caramelizes.

8- Rest for 10 minutes, slice between the bones, and serve.

Pro tip: The Original BBQ Reserve's sweet-smoky depth builds a lacquered bark on the ribs that's hard to beat. Pick up a 3-pack so you never run dry mid-cookout.