How to Smoke Ribs on an Electric Smoker

Many shy away from cooking ribs on the grill because of the tough nature of the meat. The process of smoking ribs differs from grilling because the meat is cooked slowly by the smoke instead of over a flame. Even if you have never used a meat smoker before, smoking ribs on an electric smoker is a fool-proof way to produce ribs that are "finger-licking good."

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Electric smoker
• Flavored wood chips
• Bucket
• Ribs, thawed
• Seasoned rub
• Large tray or dish (for marinating)
• Kitchen timer
• Oven thermometer (if needed)

How To Smoke Ribs On An Electric Smoker

1. Marinate ribs. Marinate ribs overnight in a seasoned rub. Ribs should be kept in the refrigerator while marinating.

2. Soak chips. Soak flavored wood chips in a bucket of water for an hour or two. Place the soaked wood chips around the smoker's heating element.

3. Keep the water tray filled with water. Maintaining a high level of moisture allows the meat to maintain moisture throughout the smoking process.

4. Reach proper temperature. Plug in the smoker and allow it to heat to 300 degrees. If the smoker is not equipped with a thermometer, use an oven thermometer to gauge the temperature.

5. Position ribs. Position the ribs on the smoker's lowest rack, working your way up to the higher racks.

6. Check hourly. Set a kitchen timer every hour. Check the water level as well as the wood chips. Ribs should be smoked for 3 to 4 hours.

Tips & Warnings

• If you choose to apply BBQ sauce to the ribs, do it after removing the ribs from the smoker.
• Avoid opening the smoker during the smoking process. When you must open the door to add more water or chips, do it quickly.

Resources

• Dry Rub Recipe

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