Rocky Mountain Apple Ribs Recipes

Steps:

• Cut racks in half if desired.
• Sprinkle rub on both sides of ribs.
• Place ribs curved side up in disposable aluminum roasting pan.
• Stack ribs on top of one another, if desired.
• Add cider and wine.
• Cover pan tightly with aluminum foil.
• You may have to join two sheets to make one large sheet to cover the top of the pan.
• Roast ribs in 300-degree oven or closed grill on indirect medium heat for 1 1/2 to 2 hours.
• Remove pan from oven or grill and allow to cool slightly. Open foil carefully, and transfer racks to grill.
• Discard liquid in pan.
• Grill racks over direct medium-high heat until slightly browned, about five minutes a side.
• Baste with your sauce and continue grilling until sauce is caramelized, with small black stripes.
• Remove from grill.
• Enjoy. Serves six.

Steps:

• Pat dry ribs with soft towel. Combine dry ingredients in a small container. Generously cover ribs with dry rub. Place in plastic bag and set in refrigerator for 6-24 hours. Let ribs return to room temperature before cooking (25 minutes). Fill smoke box with pre-soaked apple wood chips. Cover smoke box with layer of aluminum foil. Poke holes into the foil to release smoke. Fill water tray with cool water. Ignite smoker and set at medium heat. Cooking time is approximately 2-3 1/2 hours. Smoke until meat temperature reaches 130° F, then remove water pan and dry smoke until reaches 155° F. Ribs are done when 1/8" to 1/4" of bone end shows and the ribs separate easily.