What are smoked party ribs?

Smoked party ribs are individual baby back pork ribs that are cut apart before cooking, seasoned, and smoked at 250°F. They are then braised in a foil pan with butter, brown sugar, maple syrup, barbecue sauce, and whisky before being uncovered to caramelize. This creates a shareable, burnt-end style dish that is perfect for gatherings and tailgates.

How do you cut ribs for party ribs?

To make party ribs, you cut each rack of baby back ribs into individual bones before seasoning and smoking. First, remove the silver skin membrane from the back of the rack, then use a sharp knife to slice between each bone. This increases the surface area for seasoning and smoke, resulting in more caramelized exterior per serving.

What is the Texas crutch for smoked party ribs?

The Texas crutch is a barbecue technique where partially cooked meat is wrapped or placed in a covered pan with liquid to finish cooking. For this recipe, after smoking the ribs to an internal temperature of 165°F, they are placed in a foil pan with whisky, butter, brown sugar, maple syrup, BBQ sauce, and hot sauce. The pan is covered with heavy-duty foil and returned to the smoker for one hour to braise and tenderize the meat.

How long do you smoke party ribs at 250°F?

The total cook time for smoked party ribs at 250°F is about 3 hours. The ribs are smoked uncovered for about 1.5 hours until they reach an internal temperature of 165°F. They are then braised covered in a foil pan for one hour, followed by 20 to 30 minutes uncovered to caramelize the glaze before resting and serving.

Smoked Party Ribs - Perfect Finger Food for Your Backyard

Name: Smoked Party Ribs
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 3 h
Total time: 3 h 30 min
Ingredients: 2 Racks Ribs; 1 cup Favorite BBQ Rub; 1/4 cup Yellow Mustard; 2 oz Pendleton Whisky; 4 tbsp Unsalted Butter; 2.5 tbsp Favorite BBQ Sauce; 2 tbsp Brown Sugar; 2 tbsp Maple Syrup; 1 tbsp Hot Sauce

Description

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Ingredients

Scale

Ribs
2 Racks Ribs
1 cup Favorite BBQ Rub
1/4 cup Yellow Mustard

Crutch
2 oz Pendleton Whisky
4 tbsp Unsalted Butter
2.5 tbsp Favorite BBQ Sauce
2 tbsp Brown Sugar
2 tbsp Maple Syrup
1 tbsp Hot Sauce

Instructions

1-Begin by removing the membrane on the: Begin by removing the membrane on the back of the pork ribs.
2-Cut the ribs into singles then slather: Cut the ribs into singles then slather in yellow mustard. Season generously with your favorite bbq rub and set to the side.
3-Preheat your smoke for 250F cooking indirectly: Preheat your smoke for 250F cooking indirectly. Add wood chips or wood chunks if you desire.
4-Add the ribs to cook indirectly until: Add the ribs to cook indirectly until 165F internal (about 1.5 hours).
5-Once they hit temperature, add to a: Once they hit temperature, add to a foil bin with your Pendleton Whisky and all the ingredients for the crutch.
6-Cover in foil and place back on: Cover in foil and place back on the smoker for one more hour.
7-After your hour, uncover the ribs and: After your hour, uncover the ribs and let cook for another 30 minutes to caramelize. Once good, pull off and let cool for 10 minutes.
8-Serve and enjoy: Serve and enjoy!

Prep Time: 30 min
Cook Time: 180 min
Method: smoker

Nutrition

Calories: 679kcal
Sugar: 12g
Sodium: 330mg
Fat: 48g
Saturated Fat: 22g
Carbohydrates: 40g
Fiber: 17g
Protein: 26g
Cholesterol: 120mg

Keywords: Smoked Party Ribs