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Smoked Sous Vide Ribs

Discover the ultimate way to cook ribs by comparing two popular methods: smoking before sous-vide versus sous-viding before smoking. Find out which one delivers the best texture, flavor, and convenience.
Keyword Smoked Sous Vide Ribs
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 21 hours
Total Time 21 hours 45 minutes

Ingredients

  • 4 racks St. Louis-style ribs
  • 2 tbsp Smoky Bacon Gunpowder Rub
  • 2 tbsp Honey Barbecue Rub
  • 1 cup barbecue sauce

Instructions

  • Remove the membrane from the back of the ribs and apply the rubs evenly on both sides.
  • For the smoke-first method, smoke at 225°F for 2-3 hours, then vacuum-seal and sous-vide at 150°F for 18 hours.
  • For the sous-vide-first method, vacuum-seal and sous-vide at 150°F for 18 hours, then smoke at 225°F for 2-3 hours.
  • Glaze with barbecue sauce and return to the smoker for 30 minutes to set.
  • Slice and serve.