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Featured Recipe: Competition-Style Ribs
Championship Baby Back Ribs
Ingredients:
- 2 racks baby back ribs (2.5-3 lbs each)
- 1/2 cup 'Sweet & Smoky Classic Rub' (our shop!)
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 2 tbsp paprika
- 1 tsp cayenne pepper
- 1 cup apple cider vinegar
- 1/2 cup apple juice
- 1/2 cup 'Competition Glaze BBQ Sauce'
Instructions:
- Remove membrane from ribs. Apply rub generously.
- Smoke at 275°F for 3 hours (spritz every hour).
- Wrap in foil with apple cider vinegar & apple juice. Smoke for 2 more hours.
- Unwrap, apply glaze, and smoke for 30-45 minutes until tacky.
- Rest for 15 minutes, slice, and serve.
Nutritional info available upon request.
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John 'Smokin' Davis
Certified BBQ Judge & Grand Champion
John brings decades of competition experience, sharing his secrets for award-winning pork shoulder and backyard BBQ success. His articles focus on low-cost, high-flavor techniques.
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BBQ Innovation Specialist
Sarah is our go-to expert for new grill tech, unique flavor pairings, and adapting classic BBQ to modern palates. She explores topics from reverse-searing to obscure wood types.
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