Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1/8 teaspoon salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1 pound pork back ribs, membrane removed
  • apple wood chips, soaked
  • 1/2 cup barbeque sauce, or as needed

Method

  • Preheat smoker to 225 degrees F (110 degrees C).
  • Mix paprika, chili powder, onion powder, cayenne pepper, salt, and pepper together in a small bowl. Rub evenly over both sides of ribs. Place ribs, back-side down, on a wire rack.
  • Place rack in the preheated smoker. Add apple wood chips according to manufacturer's instructions. Smoke ribs until meat shrinks away from the bones, about 5 1/2 hours.
  • Remove ribs from smoker; cover with barbeque sauce. Wrap with aluminum foil. Let rest for 30 minutes.