Looking for a delicious and crowd-pleasing dish to serve at your next BBQ? Look no further than smoked brown sugar pepper ribs cooked to perfection on a Weber Kettle grill. With this step-by-step guide, you’ll learn how to turn tough ribs into juicy, tender, and flavorful meat that will have your guests begging for the recipe. Whether you’re a seasoned smoker or a beginner, this guide has everything you need to impress your friends and family with mouth-watering ribs.
How to Smoke Brown Sugar Pepper Ribs Perfectly on the Weber Kettle: A Step-by-Step Guide
Introduction
Nothing beats the taste of smoky, juicy ribs cooked to perfection, and with the Weber Kettle, you can achieve that mouth-watering flavor right from your backyard. With this step-by-step guide, you can learn how to smoke brown sugar pepper ribs perfectly on the Weber kettle.
The Video
The video features cooking two racks of baby back ribs on a Weber Kettle grill. The ribs are cut in half for easier cooking and covered in a brown sugar pepper rub consisting of brown sugar, black pepper, smoked paprika, garlic, and salt.
BBQ Sauce
A BBQ sauce is also made with plain BBQ sauce, apple cider vinegar, rib rub, and hot sauce. Hickory wood is added for smoke, and the ribs are cooked for four hours at around 250 degrees Fahrenheit. The meat is not probed with a thermometer and is cooked based on time and tenderness.
Step-by-Step Guide to Smoking Brown Sugar Pepper Ribs on Weber Kettle
Step 1: Prepare the Ribs
· Remove the silver skin membrane from the back of the ribs.
· Cut the racks in half for easier cooking.
· Cover the ribs in the brown sugar pepper rub, making sure it’s evenly distributed.
Step 2: Prepare the Weber Kettle
· Fill the Weber Kettle with hickory wood.
· Light the charcoal and let the coals burn until white.
Step 3: Smoke the Ribs
· Place the ribs on the grill rack, meat side down, and cover the kettle.
· Cook for two hours before opening the kettle and spritzing the ribs using a spray bottle filled with apple cider vinegar.
· Cook for another hour, then brush with BBQ sauce.
· Cook for another hour, continuing to periodically spritz and sauce the ribs until they are ready to be eaten.
Step 4: Serve and Enjoy
· Remove the ribs from the Weber Kettle and cut them into portions.
· Serve and enjoy!
FAQs
Q. Can I use a different wood for smoking the ribs?
Yes, you can use different types of wood such as mesquite or cherry if you prefer a different flavor.
Q. Do I need to cover the Weber Kettle when smoking the ribs?
Yes, it’s important to cover the kettle to ensure the smoke is trapped and infuses the meat.
Q. How do I know if the ribs are cooked to perfection?
The ribs are cooked based on time and tenderness. If the meat pulls away easily from the bone and is tender, they are ready to eat.
Q. Can I use a different rub for the ribs?
Yes, you can experiment with different rubs to find your favorite flavor.
Q. Why do I need to spritz the ribs with apple cider vinegar?
Spritzing the ribs with apple cider vinegar adds moisture and flavor, preventing them from drying out during the cooking process.
