Introducing the mouth-watering BBQ Pecan Smoked Spare Ribs, a culinary masterpiece by Naples Executive Chef, Richard Rowland. These ribs are slowly smoked to perfection using a blend of pecan wood and signature spices to infuse a rich, smoky flavor into every bite.
Prep Time30 minutesmins
Active Time3 hourshrs
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: BBQ, Ribs
Yield: 4people
Author: Richard Rowland
Equipment
Smoker
Grill
Roasting Pan
Smoking Wood Chips
Materials
3-4lbsSt. Louis Style Spareribs Approximately 10-12 oz per person
BBQ Rub
3cupsBrown sugar and White Sugar about 50/50 blend
½cupAncho or preferred Chili powder
½cupSmoked Paprika
½cupOnion Powder
3TbspSalt
¼cupBlack pepper
2tspColeman’s Dry mustard
Instructions
*Smoke ribs using your smoker according to smoker guidelines.
*Generously coat ribs with the BBQ rub
*Place in a large enough roasting pan with a ½ inch of water. (If you wish to increase smoke flavor add some liquid smoke to the water)
*Cover tightly with foil and roast in 350 oven for about 2 to 3 hours. Remove and allow to cool.
*To serve, place on a hot grill and baste with your favorite sauce.
Notes
Pecan or your preferred Smoking wood chips
*Sear Ribs on open grill to burn off some of the membrane on the bottom side of the ribs. This will help in achieving the “fall off the bone” quality.