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Old Fashioned Party Ribs

Old Fashioned Party Ribs

These St. Louis ribs were smoked to perfection by Bear Mountain ambassador Joe DiApice using the Old-Fashioned blend pellets—an homage to the iconic cocktail that adds a subtle, rich sweetness to the smoke. Once smoked, the ribs are glazed in a sweet and boozy sauce that perfectly balances richness and brightness, making every bite melt in your mouth. From the first smoky aroma to the last bite of sticky, flavorful glaze, this recipe turns a simple rack of ribs into a show-stopping centerpiece that’s impossible to resist.

Prep

15 Minutes

Cook time

3 Hours

Serves

2-4

Steps

  1. Fire up your smoker to 275°F with Bear Mountain BBQ Old Fashioned pellets.
  2. Cut the rack of St. Louis ribs into individual ribs and then make your rub.
  3. Mix the kosher salt, black pepper, brown sugar, smoked paprika, and cinnamon then season the ribs on all sides.
  4. Place ribs on the smoker for about 2 hours until the internal temperature reaches 165°F.
  5. Once you’ve reached the proper temperature, pull ribs off the smoker and place them into an aluminum pan. Mix the butter, brown sugar, bourbon, cherry preserves, and the juice of one orange. Coat the ribs in the mixture and cover the pan with tinfoil.
  6. Place back into the smoker to cook for 1 hour. Enjoy!
  7. Remove from the smoker, coat the ribs in the sauce from the pan then plate, garnish with orange zest and serve!

Ingredients:

  • Bear Mountain BBQ Lump Charcoal


For the rub:

  • 1 rack St. Louis ribs
  • 3 tbsp kosher salt
  • 3 tbsp 16 mesh black pepper
  • 2 tbsp brown sugar
  • 1 tbsp smoked paprika
  • 1 tsp cinnamon


For the wrap:

  • 1 stick of butter
  • ½ cup brown sugar
  • ½ cup bourbon 
  • ½ cup cherry preserves
  • 1 orange – juiced

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Old Fashioned Party Ribs

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