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Dry Rubbed Smoked Back Ribs

By Tara Noland on May 18, 2013 | Updated April 24, 2025

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Dry Rubbed Smoked Back Ribs – #SundaySupper today is all about low and slow cooking. Ken is the mastermind behind the smoker and he made these wonderful ribs that you see here today.

I bought Ken a full day BBQ smoking course with Rockin’ Ronnie Shewchuk last year. It was a wonderful course that he surely loved and (hehe) I knew I would also benefit from.

Ken loves tinkering with his smoker trying many things from appetizers to veggies to meats, creating new and exciting recipes. This time though he stuck with perfection and used one of Ronnie’s recipes that he was shown in class.

A sure-fire winner for ribs. They are cooked for a long time and the result is tender, smoky ribs that are so full of flavor!!

I hope you enjoy them. Invest in a small electric smoker, they are cheap and easy to use and not a huge process. ENJOY!!

Dry Rubbed Smoked Back Ribs cut in half with a knife sitting on a wooden cutting board

 

Dry Rubbed Smoked Back Ribs

Tara Noland
Low and slow cooked ribs
5 from 3 votes
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Prep Time 10 minutes mins
Cook Time 4 hours hrs
Total Time 4 hours hrs 10 minutes mins
Course Dinner
Cuisine BBQ
Servings 4 Servings
Calories 748 kcal

Ingredients
 

  • 3/4 cup Paprika
  • 1/4 cup Kosher Salt
  • 1/4 cup sugar
  • 1/4 cup ground black pepper
  • 1/4 cup chili powder
  • 2 Tbsp garlic powder
  • 2 Tbsp onion powder
  • 1 Tbsp cayenne
  • 2 lbs pork back ribs

Instructions
 

  • Mix the spices together in a small bowl.
  • Generously sprinkle the spice mixture over the ribs covering both sides completely. Store leftover spice for another use in an airtight container.
  • Pre-heat your smoker to 225 F, add a mixture of apple and hickory wood chip as per manufacturer’s instructions.
  • Place the ribs on the smoker rack and smoke for 3 1/2 to 4 hours.
  • Adapted from Rockin’ Ronnie Shewchuks’ cookbook Barbecue Secrets Deluxe

Nutrition

Serving: 1Calories: 748kcalCarbohydrates: 39gProtein: 68gFat: 39gSaturated Fat: 13gPolyunsaturated Fat: 21gCholesterol: 209mgSodium: 7463mgFiber: 13gSugar: 16g
Nutrition calculation is an estimation only. If you need nutritional calculations for medical reasons, please use a source that you trust.
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As always there are lots more to enjoy!!!

Low & Slow Breads & Starters:

  • Slow Cooker Bread: Easy Dinner Rolls from Growing Up Gabel

Low & Slow Mains:

  • Apricot-Mustard Baked Ham from Healthy.Delicious.
  • Braniya {Lamb and Eggplant Tajine} from MarocMama
  • Brisket from Sustainable Dad
  • Brisket with Ale BBQ Sauce from Kudos Kitchen By Renee
  • Carnitas from That Skinny Chick Can Bake
  • Dairyfree Chicken and Mushroom Ragout from The Not So Cheesy Kitchen
  • Dry Rubbed Smoked Back Ribs from Noshing With The Nolands
  • French Dip Sandwiches from Hezzi-D’s Books and Cooks
  • Italian Beef from Curious Cuisiniere
  • Italian Sunday Gravy from The Girl In The Little Red Kitchen
  • Minestrone Soup from Peanut Butter and Peppers
  • Osso Buco from Webicurean
  • Pork and Sauerkraut Sandwiches from Cindy’s Recipes and Writings
  • Rice, Bean and Vegetable Casserole from Happy Baking Days
  • Sauerbraten from Magnolia Days

Low & Slow Sides:

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  • Slow-Roasted Balsamic Tomatoes from The Wimpy Vegetarian

Low & Slow Desserts:

  • Gluten-Free Slow Cooker Glazed Cinnamon Coffee Cake from Blueberries and Blessings
  • Slow Cooker Pineapple Coconut Rice Pudding from Sue’s Nutrition Buzz

 

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  1. Lori says

    May 20, 2013

    Oh, I want to get a smoker so badly! I don’t know what’s held me back this long. I LOVE ribs, too. I made them for #SS this week, but Blogger made me a deadbeat by not posting my post on time even though it was scheduled to 🙁 Oh well! I made mine with root beer:

    http://www.foxeslovelemons.com/2013/05/appetizing-wonderful-w-root-beer-ribs.html

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    • Noshing with the Nolands says

      May 21, 2013

      🙁 Too bad you Blogger didn’t come through for you. I did see your ribs and they looked divine. Thanks for coming over!!

      Reply
  2. The Wimpy Vegetarian says

    May 20, 2013

    Perfect! The meat looks like it’s just falling off the bone. Ribs are a huge hit with my husband and his stepson – I’ll definitely be making these this summer. And thanks for the tip on the electric smoker. It sounds so much easier than other non-electric types. I saw the same recommendation on Chris Baccus’ #SundaySupper post – so maybe it’s time to invest in one 🙂

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    • Noshing with the Nolands says

      May 20, 2013

      It is honestly so easy to use and the size of a bar fridge so it take up no room at all.

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