Smoky BBQ Spare Ribs

Set up your bbq/smoker with a few chunks of lumpwood charcoal and light some firelighters. As the coal catches, add some smoking wood to your bbq (we recommend cherry wood for added flavour). Close the lid and allow the smoke to reach 100-110ºC

Combine salt, pepper and garlic powder to a container and mix everything together. Apply a light coat of mustard to the both sides of the ribs as a binder then apply your meat rub all over. Feel free to add extra seasonings to your preference.

For best results use a meat probe, inserting into the thickest part of the meat and set the thermometer to 75ºC. Lay the ribs on the grill over indirect heat and close the BBQ lid. When the ribs reach the internal temp of  75ºC, remove from the grill and wrap with tin foil. Mix the bbq sauce and brown sugar, optionally adding the vinegar. Unwrap your ribs and pour generously with the mixture.

Recover the ribs and return to the BBQ, smoking until internal temp reaches anywhere between 90-120ºC. Now feel free to allow your ribs to braise for as long as you want, it will only make them more tender!

When the ribs are cooked, remove from the foil packed and slice them into individual ribs or more manageable portions.

Put them on the table and ensure you’re ready to get a little mucky!