Smoked Spare Ribs

Name: Smoked Spare Ribs
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 5 h
Total time: 5 h 15 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 rack spare ribs; 2 teaspoons Hey Grill Hey Rib Rub (recipe link in notes); 2 teaspoons Hey Grill Hey Beef Rub (or equal parts salt, pepper, and garlic powder); 1 teaspoon coarse black pepper

Instructions

Prep:15minCook:5h

Smoked Spare Ribs are a staple on BBQ restaurant menus because they are flavorful, juicy, and simple to prep. This recipe keeps things easy for the backyard with a classic dry rub seasoning blend and a low and slow smoking process. Put these on mid-morning and you'll have perfectly moist and tender ribs by dinner time.

Updated at: Sun, 22 Feb 2026 00:12:10 GMT