Smoked Country Style Short Ribs
Smoke, sweetness and a little heat come together in these tender Smoked Country Style Short Ribs. They are seasoned with Blazing Star BBQ Pork’n Rub, smoked low and slow, then finished in a covered pan with Melinda’s Hot Honey and Blazing Star BBQ Original Sauce.
Smoked Country Style Short Ribs
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Prep Time 10 minutes |
Cook Time 3 hours 15 minutes |
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Servings 4 to 6 |
Cooking Temperature 250°F |
Ingredients
- 2 to 4 pounds pork country-style ribs
- Blazing Star BBQ Pork’n Rub, as needed for seasoning
- 1/4 cup Melinda’s Hot Honey
- 1/2 cup Blazing Star BBQ Original Sauce
Instructions
- Preheat the cooker. Preheat your smoker, pellet grill or oven to 250°F.
- Season the ribs. Generously season every side of the country-style ribs with Blazing Star BBQ Pork’n Rub.
- Begin smoking. Place the ribs directly on the cooking rack and cook for approximately 2 hours.
- Transfer to a pan. Place the smoked ribs in an aluminum pan.
- Add the glaze. Pour approximately 1/4 cup Melinda’s Hot Honey and 1/2 cup Blazing Star BBQ Original Sauce over the ribs.
- Cover and finish cooking. Cover the pan tightly with aluminum foil and return it to the cooker for another 1 hour to 1 hour 15 minutes, or until the ribs reach your preferred tenderness.
- Rest and serve. Carefully uncover the pan, allow the ribs to rest briefly and serve with the flavorful pan drippings or additional barbecue sauce.
Tips for the Best Country Style Ribs
- Choose thick, evenly sized country-style ribs so they cook at a similar rate.
- Keep the cooker close to 250°F throughout the cook.
- Covering the pan helps tenderize the ribs while the sauce and hot honey create a flavorful glaze.
- Save the juices from the pan and spoon them over the ribs before serving.
- Add another light coating of hot honey or barbecue sauce if you want a sweeter finishing glaze.
Frequently Asked Questions
Are country-style ribs actually ribs?
Country-style pork ribs are thick, meaty cuts of pork that may come from the shoulder or loin area. They contain considerably more meat than traditional pork ribs.
Can I make this recipe in the oven?
Yes. Follow the same temperature and general cooking times in a 250°F oven. The finished ribs will still be tender and flavorful, although they will not have the same wood-smoked flavor.
Why are the ribs covered during the final stage?
Covering the ribs traps moisture inside the pan and helps tenderize the meat while it absorbs the hot honey and barbecue sauce.
How do I know when the ribs are ready?
The ribs should be tender and easy to pierce. Because country-style ribs vary in thickness, use tenderness rather than cooking time alone to determine when they are finished.
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