For the best way to cook ribs on the smoker, maintain the heat around 250°. Find out how long it takes to make seasoned & sauced baby back ribs or other beef & pork cuts. Tips to smoke ribs plus how to prep ribs, prep a smoker, & how to tell when the ribs are fall-off-the-bone ready.
While the smoker is coming to heat, prepare the ribs. Remove the membranes if still intact. Season the outside of the ribs liberally with a lot of pork rub or your favorite seasoning blend. Let the ribs sit at room temperature while waiting for the smoker.
When the smoker reaches 250°, time to add the ribs for cooking. Place seasoned ribs directly on the grate of your smoker. Place them so the meat is facing up.
Let them smoke for 2 hours this way while maintaining the heat between 250°-275° for best results.
Remove the ribs and place each rack on a sheet of heavy-duty foil with a few pats of butter. Brush sauce on all sides of the ribs & then wrap the ribs tightly with the foil sealed closed.
Place the ribs back on the smoker grates with the meat side down this time. Let them smoke between 250°-275° for another 2 hours.
Maintain the heat as best you can. If it runs too hot or too cold it may change the timing of when the ribs are ready.
An internal temperature of 190°-195° on an instant-read thermometer will tell you the ribs are done smoking and ready to come off.
Let the ribs rest in the foil packets with the juices for 15-20 minutes. Then you can slice them into individual ribs or smaller racks to serve.Enjoy!