Cozy Corner-Style Smoked Beef Ribs with Spicy Mop Sauce

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-19 · Updated 2026-06-19

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Robust smoked beef ribs coated in a spicy, tangy mop sauce, inspired by Cozy Corner’s celebrated Memphis BBQ tradition. This American-inspired barbecue recipe, ready in about 375 minutes, pairs beef back ribs, kosher salt, black pepper for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 620 calories and feeds 6, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 15 min Cook: 360 min Serves 6 American cuisine 620 cal/serving

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Ingredients

4 pounds beef back ribs
2 tablespoons kosher salt
1 tablespoon black pepper
1 tablespoon garlic powder
1 tablespoon onion powder
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 cup apple cider vinegar
1 cup water
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
2 tablespoons hot sauce
1 tablespoon packed light brown sugar
2 cups, soaked hickory wood chips

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Instructions

Step 1: Combine 2 tablespoons kosher salt, 1 tablespoon black pepper, 1 tablespoon garlic powder, 1 tablespoon onion powder, and 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper. Pat dry the 4 pounds beef back ribs and apply the spice rub evenly on all sides. Let rest at room temperature for 1 hour.
Step 2: Prepare a mop sauce by whisking together 1 cup apple cider vinegar, 1 cup water, 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce, 2 tablespoons hot sauce, and 1 tablespoon packed light brown sugar until smooth.
Step 3: Preheat smoker to 225°F using soaked hickory wood chips for authentic smoky flavor. Place the ribs on the grate and smoke for 4 hours, mopping them every 45 minutes with the spicy vinegar sauce to keep them moist and flavorful.
Step 4: After 4 hours, increase smoker temperature to 275°F and continue cooking the ribs for another 1-2 hours until the meat is tender and pulls away from the bone easily. Remove ribs, rest 15 minutes, then slice and serve with extra mop sauce on the side.