Texas-Style Smoked Pork Ribs with La Barbecue Dry Rub

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Juicy pork ribs coated in a robust La Barbecue dry rub, smoked low and slow until tender with a smoky bark. This american-inspired bbq & smoked ready in about 400 minutes pairs La Barbecue dry rub, yellow mustard, soaked apple wood chips for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 420 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: 40 min Cook: 360 min Serves 6 American cuisine 420 cal/serving
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Ingredients

Instructions

  1. Step 1: Remove the silver skin membrane from the back of the 3 racks of baby back pork ribs. Spread 2 tbsp yellow mustard evenly over all sides of the ribs to help the rub adhere.
  2. Step 2: Generously sprinkle 1/3 cup La Barbecue dry rub mixed with 1 tbsp kosher salt over all sides of the ribs, massaging it in thoroughly. Let the ribs rest for 30 minutes at room temperature.
  3. Step 3: Preheat your smoker to 225°F and add 2 cups of soaked apple wood chips for a sweet smoke flavor. Place the ribs bone side down on the smoker grate.
  4. Step 4: Smoke the ribs for 5 to 6 hours until the meat pulls back from the bones and a dark, flavorful bark forms, spritzing every hour with a mixture of 1 cup apple juice and 1 cup water to maintain moisture.
  5. Step 5: Remove the ribs and tent loosely with foil, letting them rest for 20 minutes before slicing between the bones to serve.

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Frequently asked questions

How long does Texas-Style Smoked Pork Ribs with La Barbecue Dry Rub take to make?

Total time is about 400 minutes (40 min prep + 360 min cook). Most home cooks find this fits comfortably into a weeknight; double the batch on Sunday for two dinners.

How do I store leftover Texas-Style Smoked Pork Ribs with La Barbecue Dry Rub?

Cool to room temperature within 2 hours, then store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat covered in a 350°F oven for 10-12 minutes, or microwave at 70% power in 60-second bursts to keep la barbecue dry rub from drying out.

Can I substitute ingredients in Texas-Style Smoked Pork Ribs with La Barbecue Dry Rub?

Yes — most ingredients in this recipe have flexible swaps. For oil, use any neutral high-smoke-point oil (avocado, grapeseed, refined coconut). For aromatics, dried herbs at ⅓ the volume of fresh work in a pinch. The full ingredient list is shoppable on Instacart so you can see substitutes in real time.

How do I scale Texas-Style Smoked Pork Ribs with La Barbecue Dry Rub for a different number of people?

The recipe is written for 6 servings. Multiply each ingredient by (your serving target / 6). Cook time stays roughly the same up to 2x; for 3-4x batches, switch from a skillet to a sheet pan or stockpot so the food isn't crowded — overcrowding steams instead of browns.

What goes well with Texas-Style Smoked Pork Ribs with La Barbecue Dry Rub?

American bbq & smoked like this pair well with a simple grain (rice, couscous, or crusty bread), a quick salad with acid (lemon vinaigrette, pickled onions), and a pan sauce or yogurt-based dip. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" to get specific side suggestions.

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