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Halftime Smoker Ribs
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Halftime Smoker Ribs

The crew at Halftime Smoker shared one of their smokers with us to review. We were thrilled to get the opportunity with three racks of ribs.
Course Main Course
Cuisine NOLA, Southern
Keyword apple wood, baby back, pecan, pork, ribs, smoked meat
Prep Time 6 hours 20 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Wrap and Rest 30 minutes
Total Time 8 hours 5 minutes
Servings 6 people
Calories 125kcal
Cost $14

Equipment

  • 1 Halftime Smoker
  • NOTE: It's safer and preferred to light the coals on a Halftime Smoker AFTER the food has been placed into the smoker.

Ingredients

  • 3 pork rib racks silver skin removed
  • 3 T Heath Riles Garlic Butter Rub
  • 2 T Heath Riles Parmesan Garlic Seasoning
  • 3 T Graza Olive Oil

Optional Q Sauce

  • 3/4 c peach juice
  • 1/2 c dark brown sugar
  • 1/4 c ketchup
  • 1/4 c pineapple juice
  • 2 T red wine vinegar

Instructions

  • Remove the membrane from ribs.
  • Slather on a coating of olive oil onto all ribs then apply dry rubs. Let rest refrigerator for 6 to 24 hours.
  • Mix sauce ingredients and brush on both sides of the ribs.
  • Add 2 cups Apple wood chips to the bottom of the smoker.
  • Hang each rib onto a rib rack by pushing rib bracket in between rib 3 and 4, then hang it inside the smoker unit and affix the lid.
  • Cook for 75 minutes or until internal temperature reads 185 degrees Fahrenheit (Thermoworks Thermapen One)
  • Add Q sauce all over ribs.
  • Wrap ribs in butcher paper and let sit for 30 minutes.
  • Cut single-bone pieces from the racks and add to a platter and serve immediately.

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