These Hickory Smoked Country Style Ribs are a backyard barbecue masterpiece. The secret lies in the robust marinade of soy sauce, Worcestershire, fresh garlic, and onion, which penetrates the meat for deep savory flavor. Slow-cooked over low heat with dampened hickory wood chunks, the ribs become incredibly tender and develop a rich, dark bark. Finished with a drizzle of bourbon BBQ sauce, they offer a perfect balance of smoky, spicy, and sweet notes. Ideal for summer gatherings, potlucks, or a special weekend dinner, this dish brings authentic American country flavor to your table. The slow-smoking process ensures every bite is juicy and full of character, making it a crowd-pleaser that requires minimal active effort but delivers maximum reward.
Hickory Smoked Country Style Ribs
Description
These Hickory Smoked Country Style Ribs are a backyard barbecue masterpiece. The secret lies in the robust marinade of soy sauce, Worcestershire, fresh garlic, and onion, which penetrates the meat for deep savory flavor. Slow-cooked over low heat with dampened hickory wood chunks, the ribs become incredibly tender and develop a rich, dark bark. Finished with a drizzle of bourbon BBQ sauce, they offer a perfect balance of smoky, spicy, and sweet notes. Ideal for summer gatherings, potlucks, or a special weekend dinner, this dish brings authentic American country flavor to your table. The slow-smoking process ensures every bite is juicy and full of character, making it a crowd-pleaser that requires minimal active effort but delivers maximum reward.Ingredients
Directions
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Rub the spicy BBQ shake on all sides of the country-style pork ribs and place them in a large bowl.
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Distribute the minced onion and garlic evenly over the ribs.
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Combine the soy sauce and Worcestershire sauce, then drizzle the mixture over the ribs, tossing well to coat.
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Sprinkle the ribs generously with freshly ground black pepper.
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Marinate the ribs for at least 2 hours at room temperature, or longer in the refrigerator for deeper flavor.
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Thirty minutes before cooking, soak 6 hickory wood chunks in water.
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Prepare a covered grill for indirect low-heat cooking.
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Place the ribs bone-side down on the grill grate over the low fire.
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Cook the ribs for approximately 3 hours, until tender, juicy, and deeply colored.
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Add dampened hickory wood chunks to the fire during cooking to maintain smoke, and add charcoal as needed to maintain temperature.
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Baste the ribs with bourbon BBQ sauce toward the end of the cooking time.
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Serve the cooked ribs with additional barbecue sauce on the side.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 6
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 64.5kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 0.0g0%
- Saturated Fat 0.0g0%
- Cholesterol 0.0mg0%
- Sodium 345.4mg15%
- Total Carbohydrate 16.1g6%
- Dietary Fiber 0.2g1%
- Sugars 13.9g
- Protein 0.2g1%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Note
Original recipe contributed by Bob & Dori Butler from "The Art of Grilling" by Kelly McCune.
For best results, ensure your grill is set up for indirect heat to prevent burning while allowing the meat to cook through slowly.
You can marinate the ribs overnight in the refrigerator for maximum tenderness and flavor absorption.
