Barbecue St. Louis Pork Ribs (Alton Brown) Recipe

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Barbecue St. Louis Pork Ribs (Alton Brown)
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Ingredients
12
Count
Nutrition
284
Calories
Total time
380
Minutes
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Ingredients:

Directions:

  1. Set a smoker to 225 degrees F.
  2. Combine the paprika, black peppercorns, coriander seed, cumin seed, garlic powder, nutmeg, onion powder, cayenne and nutmeg in a spice grinder. Process until a fine powder is formed, approximately 30 seconds.
  3. Pat the ribs dry and turn bone side up. Trim the excess fat and, if one end of the ribs is especially narrow, trim the meat and bone to ensure even cooking. Remove the membrane on the underside of the ribs by inserting a rounded utensil, an upside-down spoon works well, between the membrane and the meat at one end of the slab. Carefully work the spoon under the membrane to loosen but not tear. Once enough has been loosened, use a paper towel to hold onto the membrane as you slowly pull it down the slab to remove.
  4. Season the ribs on both sides with the salt and brush both sides with the mustard. Sprinkle two-thirds of the spice mixture on the meat side of the ribs and the remaining third on the bone side.
  5. Once the smoker has reached 225 degrees F, add the wood chips or chunks and the ribs to the smoker.
  6. Smoke for 4 to 5 hours then test for doneness. There are four criteria that should be met in order for ribs to be done. First, the internal temperature of the meat should be 185 to 190 degrees F. Second, pick up each slab from the center with tongs and it should droop into a u-shape and crack slightly. Third, while holding with the tongs, and bouncing gently, the surface of the ribs should crack slightly. Lastly, the meat should pull easily off the bone but not fall off. If ribs pass all tests, remove them from the smoker and wrap in heavy-duty foil and rest for 15 minutes. If not, continue smoking for 45 minutes to 1 hour and test again until done.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 284.31 Kcal (1190 kJ)
Calories from fat 103.74 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 11.53g 18%
Cholesterol 0.53mg 0%
Sodium 1229.95mg 51%
Potassium 60.28mg 1%
Total Carbs 46.39g 15%
Sugars 20.38g 82%
Dietary Fiber 5g 20%
Protein 4.92g 10%
Vitamin C 0.5mg 1%
Iron 2.8mg 15%
Calcium 17.5mg 2%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 115.34 Kcal (483 kJ)
Calories from fat 42.09 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 4.68g 18%
Cholesterol 0.22mg 0%
Sodium 498.99mg 51%
Potassium 24.45mg 1%
Total Carbs 18.82g 15%
Sugars 8.27g 82%
Dietary Fiber 2.03g 20%
Protein 2g 10%
Vitamin C 0.2mg 1%
Iron 1.1mg 15%
Calcium 7.1mg 2%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 5.8
    Points
  • 8
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • cholesterol free

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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