Cherry Memphis Ribs

Instructions

1. 01

   Prep (24 hours prior to smoke): Take out fresh slabs of ribs and pat dry with a paper towel. Rub Memphis Pit Rub (generously) on both sides of the ribs. Save ½ packet for later. Wrap in foil and place in refrigerator overnight.

2. 01

   Remove ribs and rest 10 to 20 minutes

3. 02

   2 hours prior to smoke: Remove ribs from refrigerator and allow them to reach room temperature

4. 03

   At smoking time, soak two handfuls of cherry wood chips in warm water for 15 minutes.

5. 04

   Start smoker and bring to 250°F.

6. 05

   Fill half of your water pan with either Dr. Pepper Cherry® or Cherry Coke®. Fill rest with warm water.

7. 06

   Sprinkle the rest of the packet of rub onto the ribs.

8. 07

   Place ribs in smoker and wood chips in the pan

9. 08

   Smoke for 1½ hours at 250°F

10. 09

    After 1½ hours, place 1 additional handful of pre-soaked cherry wood chips in pan. Fill water pan with warm water, if needed

11. 10

    Continue smoking for 2 hours at 250°F

12. 11

    After 3½ to 4 hours (total cooking time), remove ribs and wrap each rack in foil (use a spray bottle and spray inside of foil with warm water)

13. 12

    Place ribs back into smoker for an additional 2 hours