Smoking Pork Baby Back Ribs
Learn how to smoking pork baby back ribs perfectly with our detailed guide, including timing, temperature, and expert tips.
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5h
Cook Time
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225°F / 105°C
Smoker Temperature
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0.3 lb / 5 oz / 140 g
Portion Weight
Per adult serving
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145-160°F / 65-70°C
Internal Temperature
Safe to Well Done
Step-by-Step Instructions
- 1Remove membrane from bone side of ribs
- 2Apply dry rub generously, let sit 30 minutes
- 3Preheat smoker to 225°F / 105°C
- 4Place ribs bone-side down on grates
- 5Smoke for 4-5 hours, maintaining temperature
- 6Spray with apple juice/butter mix every hour
- 7Check for 190-205°F / 95°C internal temperature
- 8Test for tenderness with toothpick
- 9Rest for 15 minutes before cutting
Expert Tips for Smoking
- 💡Remove the silver skin membrane completely
- 💡Apple and cherry wood pair perfectly with pork
- 💡3-2-1 method: 3 hours unwrapped, 2 wrapped, 1 sauced
- 💡Bend test: ribs crack slightly when lifted
Pork Baby Back Ribs Temperature Guide
| Doneness | Temperature | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Safe | 145°F / 65°C | Slightly pink center is acceptable |
| Well Done | 160°F / 70°C | No pink remaining, fully cooked through |
Pork Baby Back Ribs Safety Guidelines
Important food safety practices when handling and cooking pork baby back ribs.
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Cook to proper internal temperature
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Use food thermometer
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Remember
When in doubt, use a food thermometer. It's the only reliable way to ensure your pork baby back ribs is safely cooked and delicious.
Other Ways to Cook Pork Baby Back Ribs
🐷Pork Baby Back Ribs
🍗
Roasting⏱️
Cook Time
3h
🔥
Oven Temperature
345°F / 175°C
🌡️
Internal Temperature
150-160°F / 65-70°C
Safe to Well Done
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🐷Pork Baby Back Ribs
🔥
Grilling⏱️
Cook Time
1h30min
🔥
Grill Temperature
345°F / 175°C
🌡️
Internal Temperature
150-160°F / 65-70°C
Safe to Well Done
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