Traditional Rub for St. Louis Ribs
By Nadia Kovalenko
Posted September 30, 2026Share
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0.25 cup dark brown sugar
3 tablespoons paprika
1 tablespoon dry mustard
1 tablespoon sea salt
1.5 teaspoons granulated garlic powder
1.5 teaspoons onion powder
0.5 teaspoon ground coriander
2 racks Smithfield® Extra Tender St. Louis Pork Spareribs, membrane removed
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 cup handful hickory or apple wood chips for smoking, soaked in water and drained
0.75 cup apple juice, in a spray bottle
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Step 1 (Mix together 0.25 cup dark brown sugar, 3 tablespoons paprika, 1 tablespoon dry mustard, 1 tablespoon sea salt, 1.5 teaspoons granulated garlic powder, 1.5 teaspoons onion powder, and 0.5 teaspoon ground coriander in a bowl.)
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Step 2 (Rub 1 tablespoon vegetable oil all over 2 racks of Smithfield Extra Tender St. Louis Pork Spareribs with the membrane removed, then sprinkle the dry rub on them. Leave them at room temperature for 1 hour.)
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Step 3 (Heat a charcoal or gas grill to 230 to 250 degrees F for indirect cooking. Add 1 cup of soaked and drained hickory or apple wood chips.)
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Step 4 (Put the ribs meaty-side down on the grill over a drip pan. Cook for 2 hours, spraying 0.75 cup apple juice on both sides sometimes. Add 12 coals to a charcoal grill every 45 minutes to keep the heat steady.)
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Step 5 (Wrap each rack of ribs in heavy-duty aluminum foil and put them back on the grill. Cook over indirect heat until the ribs are tender, 1 hour 30 minutes to 3 hours.)
Nutrition Facts
Servings 4
Amount Per Serving
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Calories 1098 kcal
% Daily Value *
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Total Fat 85g
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Saturated Fat 30g
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Cholesterol 276mg
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Sodium 1583mg
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Total Carbohydrate 24g
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Dietary Fiber 2g
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Protein 57g
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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