Award Winning Pork Ribs

Step 1

Light your Pit Barrel® according to the instructions.

Step 2

Remove the ribs from the package, rinse gently with cold water, then pat dry with paper towels.

Step 3

If present on bone side of the ribs, trim the skirt so that it’s flush with bones.

Step 4

Remove membrane (recommended) by prying up one end with a butter knife and, using a paper towel to grip, pulling along the ribs until comes free.

Step 5

Moderately coat both sides of ribs with the Beef and Game Pit Rub.

Step 6

Place one hook at least two bones down into the center of the thicker end (often the end with the narrower width) of each slab until it’s secure.

Step 7

Hang the ribs from the rods in the Pit Barrel®, leaving space between each slab, and secure the lid.

Step 8

Cook for approximately 3-4 hours for St. Louis style ribs, or 2-3 hours for baby backs, until the meat starts to pull back from the end of the bone, approximately ¼ – ½ inches. Cook times may vary according to elevation as well. Tip: Check in and look at the ribs each hour until familiar with the Pit Barrel® cooking process.

Step 9

Remove the slabs from the Pit Barrel®, leaving the hooks in place, and coat each side with barbecue sauce to taste.

Step 10

Hang the ribs back in the Pit Barrel® and cook for approximately 30 minutes until BBQ sauce is caramelized.

Step 11

Remove ribs from the Pit Barrel® (confirming doneness), and cut into individual ribs using the Ultimate Chef's Knife.