(Family Features) A summer evening spent relaxing on a patio is already a coveted event for many families, but adding slow smoked barbecue to the mix can take your outdoor cookout up a notch.
These classically smoked ribs are ideal for an afternoon cookout with loved ones as the tomato paste creates a saucy base for brown sugar and spices, elevating the rich flavor of the tender, hand-selected, hand-trimmed Chairman’s Reserve baby back pork ribs. Simply set up your smoker to do the work for you so you can have a finger-licking meal fit for summer. Plus, while your ribs slow smoke on the grill, it’s a perfect opportunity to play yard games and catch up with friends and family.
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Oak Smoked Brown Sugar Chili Rubbed Ribs
Ingredients
- 2 racks Chairman’s Reserve pork loin baby back ribs
- oak wood chips
- 1 can tomato paste 6 ounces
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 2 teaspoons chili powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 2 teaspoons kosher salt
Instructions
- Heat outdoor grill or smoker on low. Using charcoal, heat coals until white. Soak oak wood chips in water 15-30 minutes. Spread wood chips over coals or use smoke box.
- In mixing bowl, combine tomato paste, brown sugar, chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, onion powder and salt.
- Rub tomato mixture over ribs and grill 1 1/2 hours on direct heat. Wrap ribs using heavy duty foil then move to indirect heat about 3 hours until tender.
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