Korean BBQ St. Louis Ribs

 Looking for meat bursting with a whole lot of flavor? You have to try these Korean BBQ St. Louis Ribs by Bear Mountain ambassador Kristopher French of @GirlDadBBQ. 

 Prep time: 20-30 minutes

Cook time: 4-6 hours

Serves: 1-2

Ingredients:

Rub:

• 3 tbsp salt
• 3 tbsp black pepper
• 2 tbsp Chinese five spice
• 2 tbsp ground ginger
• 1 tbsp ground mustard 
• 2 tsp allspice 
• 2 tsp coriander 

Wrap/glaze:

• ½ cup brown sugar
• 4 tbsp butter
• 2 tbsp Maggi seasoning (can substitute soy sauce)
• ½ cup Korean BBQ sauce
• 1 tbsp honey
• Leftover dry rub

Garnish:

• Sesame seeds
• 2 scallion greens

Smoke:

• Bear Mountain BBQ’s Smoked Apple Whiskey, available exclusively at Walmart

Instructions:

1. Turn your grill or smoker to 250° degrees and pour in Bear Mountain’s Smoked Apple Whiskey pellets.
2. Remove membrane from the back of the rack of ribs and apply rub, then let it “sweat” in for 20 minutes and repeat on the other side.
3. Place the ribs on the grill or smoker and let cook for 2.5 hours.
4. Remove and layer all wrap ingredients listed above - this will also serve as your glaze.
5. Bump up the temperature on the grill or smoker to 300°.
6. Place wrapped ribs back on the grill or smoker for 45-60 minutes meat side down.
7. Unwrap and turnover to meat side up.
8. Place back on the grill or smoker, using the foil as a “boat” to catch the sauce.
9. Using a brush, lightly baste the ribs 2-3 times (every 15 minutes).
10. When tender, take off the grill or smoker and let rest.
11. Top the ribs with chopped scallions and sesame seeds.
12. Enjoy!