Smoked Country Style Short Ribs
Sweat, smoke, and sweet heat come together in this showstopper. These Smoked Country Style Short Ribs are seasoned with Blazing Star Pork’n Rub, glazed with Melinda’s Hot Honey + Blazing Star Original BBQ Sauce, then wrapped and smoked to juicy, tender perfection.
📋Quick Recipe Card
| Prep Time | Cook Time | Servings | Difficulty | Flavor Profile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 mins | 3 h 15 mins | 4–6 | Medium | Smoky • Sweet • Savory • Spicy |
🛒Ingredients
- 2–4 lbs pork country-style ribs
- Blazing Star Pork’n Rub (to season)
- ¼ cup Melinda’s Hot Honey
- ½ cup Blazing Star Original BBQ Sauce
🔥Step-by-Step Instructions
- Preheat your smoker, pellet grill, or oven to 250°F.
- Season the country-style ribs generously on all sides with Blazing Star Pork’n Rub.
- Smoke the ribs on a rack in your smoker (or oven) for approximately 2 hours.
- Remove and glaze — place ribs in an aluminum pan; add about ¼ cup Melinda’s Hot Honey + ½ cup Blazing Star Original BBQ Sauce.
- Cover with foil and return to the smoker. Cook an additional 1 to 1 hour 15 minutes, or until ribs reach your desired tenderness.
- Unwrap and serve — carefully remove from foil, let rest briefly, then serve with extra sauce or drippings.
💡Pro Tips
- Use thicker country-style ribs — they hold up better during the glaze + covered phase.
- Don’t skip the foil wrap — it helps steam the ribs and infuse flavor.
- Save the pan drippings — reduce them into a finishing sauce to pour over the ribs.
- Maintain a steady 250°F; fluctuations can alter cook time.
- If you like extra sweetness or heat, brush additional Hot Honey or Original BBQ Sauce just before serving.
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