Applewood Memphis Baby Backs

Ingredients

• 2 racks Baby back pork ribs
• 0.25 cup Yellow mustard
• 0.5 cup Brown sugar
• 0.25 cup Paprika
• 1 tablespoon Garlic powder
• 1 tablespoon Onion powder
• 1 teaspoon Cayenne pepper
• 0.5 cup Apple juice
• 0.25 cup Apple cider vinegar
• 4 pieces Applewood chunks

Instructions

1. 1

   Remove the silver skin membrane from the back of the ribs using a paper towel for grip.

2. 2

   Whisk the brown sugar, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, and cayenne together in a small bowl.

3. 3

   Apply a thin layer of yellow mustard to both sides of the ribs to act as a binder for the spices.

4. 4

   Generously coat the ribs with the dry rub, pressing it into the meat, and let sit for 30 minutes.

5. 5

   Preheat your smoker to 225°F (107°C) using charcoal and add the applewood chunks for a mild smoke.

6. 6

   Place the ribs bone-side down on the smoker and cook for 3 hours undisturbed.

7. 7

   Mix the apple juice and cider vinegar in a spray bottle and spritz the ribs every 45 minutes for the next 2 hours.

8. 8

   Continue cooking until the meat pulls back from the bone about half an inch and the ribs pass the 'bend test'.