Ingredients

How to make it

  • 1. In a small bowl, combine cumin, chili powder, paprika, garlic powder and salt and pepper Mix well.
  • 2. Trim off the membrane sheath from the back of each rack. You can do this by running a small, sharp knife between the membrane and snip or "shimmy" off the membrane as much as possible. Don't skip this step because it keeps the ribs from being chewy.
  • 3. Sprinkle or "throw" as much of the rub onto both sides of the ribs as desired. Don’t rub the spices in, because the ribs will turn too dark and spicy.
  • 4. Put a few wood chips in water to soak.
  • 5. Lay out the ribs on a baking sheet and paint with the BBQ sauce. Refrigerate for six hours and paint again.
  • 6. When ready to cook, place aluminum foil on lower rack of the BBQ to capture drippings and prevent flare-ups.
  • 7. Preheat grill for medium heat. Add soaked wood chips.
  • 8. Brush grate with oil, and lay ribs on top rack of grill.
  • 9. Shut grill, and leave undisturbed for 1 hour. Do not lift lid at all during this time!
  • 10. After one hour check for doneness, depending on your grill you may need to continue cooking for another 10-15 minutes.
  • 11. Brush ribs with barbecue sauce, turn over and grill an additional few minutes until sauce is slightly absorbed and a little brown around the edges.
  • 12. Serve ribs as whole rack or cut between bones and pile individual ribs on the platter.
  • Some coleslaw and fresh corn on the cob, with a few biscuits and you’re home free.

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    " It was excellent "
    mommyluvs2cook ate it and said...
    We absolutely ate these up! This is a fantastic rub, especially for so few spices! Made my own BBQ sauce and posted a few pics. I meant to label each picture but forgot when adding them. I think you can figure it out though :) Thanks Elgourmand! My IMI review Bbq Back Ribs On The Grill#
    6/27/16
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    " It was excellent "
    mommyluvs2cook ate it and said...
    Sounds like a nice rub!
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