Prohibition Style Baby Back Ribs
Juicy and tender baby back ribs, perfectly seasoned with a blend of Pot Still Pork Rub and Smoky Mountain Sweet Rub, slow-smoked, and basted with Prohibition Original BBQ Sauce for a rich, smoky flavor. These ribs are the ultimate BBQ delight, caramelized to perfection.
- 3-4 Hours
- Feeds 4-6
- Smoker, Grill or Oven
- 225° F
What You'll Need:
- 1 rack of baby back ribs
- 2 TBSP Pot Still Pork Rub
- 2 TBSP Smoky Mountain Sweet Rub
- 2 TBSP spreadable margarine
- 1 TBSP whiskey
- ½ cup Prohibition Original BBQ Sauce
- 2 TBSP yellow mustard
- ¼ cup turbinado sugar
- ¼ cup honey
- 1 TBSP hot sauce
- 1 TBSP apple juice
How To Prepare
Season the Ribs:
- Cover the full rack of ribs with yellow mustard as a binder.
- Rub the ribs with Pot Still Pork Rub and let rest for 10 minutes.
- Rub with Smoky Mountain Sweet Rub and let rest for another 10 minutes.
Smoking:
- Preheat the smoker to 250°F.
- Place the ribs meat-side up, making sure they’re not directly over the heat source.
- Allow the ribs to smoke in the closed smoker for 2½–3 hours or until the meat begins to shrink back from the bones.
Prepare the Foil:
- While the ribs are smoking, place 2 sheets of heavy-duty foil on the counter.
- Spread 1 TBSP of margarine across the foil.
- Scatter 2 TBSP of turbinado sugar on the margarine, then add ½ of the hot sauce, honey, whiskey, and apple juice.
Wrap and Continue Cooking:
- Place the ribs meat-side down on the foil, and repeat the previous steps on the back of the ribs.
- Wrap securely with a good seal and return to the smoker meat-side up for 1 hour.
Check for Doneness:
- The bone should be exposed by about ¼ inch from the end of the meat. If not, reseal and cook for another 10 minutes, checking periodically until done.
Final Step:
- Remove the ribs from the foil and baste them with Prohibition Original BBQ Sauce.
- Place them back on the grill or smoker at 275°F for 5-10 minutes to set the sauce.
- Repeat basting if a thicker glaze is desired.
Rest and Serve:
- Let the ribs rest for 5-10 minutes before slicing. Enjoy the tender, smoky goodness!





