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Flavorful Smoky Ribs Without Smoker Easy Liquid Smoke Recipe

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This recipe delivers tender, juicy, and smoky ribs using liquid smoke and oven roasting, perfect for those without a smoker. It’s quick, easy, and packed with bold flavors.

Ingredients

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  • 2 to 3 pounds pork spare ribs, trimmed of excess fat
  • 1 to 2 teaspoons liquid smoke (good-quality brand like Wright’s)
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar, packed
  • 1 tablespoon paprika (smoked paprika optional)
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder (adjust to taste)
  • 1½ teaspoons salt
  • 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • ½ cup barbecue sauce (optional, for glazing)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 275°F (135°C).
  2. Remove the silver skin membrane from the back of the ribs using a paper towel to grip and pull it off.
  3. In a bowl, combine brown sugar, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, chili powder, salt, and black pepper to make the dry rub.
  4. Rub the ribs all over with olive oil, then sprinkle 1 to 2 teaspoons of liquid smoke evenly over them.
  5. Massage the spice mix into the ribs thoroughly for an even, generous coating. Let rest for at least 15 minutes or up to an hour.
  6. Wrap the ribs tightly in aluminum foil, meat-side up, sealing the edges to form a packet.
  7. Place the wrapped ribs on a baking sheet and roast in the preheated oven for 2.5 to 3 hours until tender and meat starts pulling away from the bones.
  8. Carefully unwrap the ribs, watch out for hot steam. Brush with barbecue sauce if using.
  9. Return ribs to the oven uncovered at 350°F (175°C) for 20-30 minutes to caramelize the glaze.
  10. Remove ribs from oven and let rest for 10 minutes to allow juices to redistribute.
  11. Slice between the bones and serve warm.

Notes

Remove the membrane for tender ribs. Use liquid smoke sparingly to avoid bitterness. Wrap ribs tightly in foil to trap steam and tenderize. Glaze at the end to avoid burning sugars. Rest ribs before slicing for juicy results. If ribs aren’t tender after 3 hours, cook an additional 30 minutes wrapped.

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