Liquid Alchemist Strawberry Syrup Smoked Ribs Glaze

How to Make Liquid Alchemist Strawberry Syrup Smoked Ribs Glaze

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   Step 1: Trim and apply the dry rub

   Remove the membrane from the back of the ribs and trim excess fat. Mix kosher salt, black pepper, smoked paprika and brown sugar; rub the mixture evenly over both sides of the ribs. Let the seasoned ribs sit at room temperature for 20–30 minutes while you prepare the smoker.

   For this step

   • 2 racksPork baby back ribs
   • 1 tbspKosher salt
   • 1 tbspBlack pepper
   • 1 tbspSmoked paprika
   • 1/4 cupBrown sugar (packed)
   
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   Step 2: Preheat the smoker

   Preheat your smoker to a steady 225–250°F (107–121°C) using fruitwood or a mild hardwood such as apple or pecan for complementary flavor. Set up for indirect cooking with a water pan if available to help maintain moist heat.
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   Step 3: Smoke and mop with strawberry mop

   Combine Liquid Alchemist Strawberry Syrup, apple cider vinegar and apple juice in a heatproof bowl or mop bucket and keep it warm near the smoker. Place ribs bone-side down on the smoker, and after the first 90–120 minutes begin mopping every 45–60 minutes with the syrup mixture to build flavor and keep the surface glossy.

   For this step

   • 1/2 cupLiquid Alchemist Strawberry Syrup
   • 1/4 cupApple cider vinegar
   • 1 cupApple juice
   
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   Step 4: Wrap to tenderize (Texas crutch)

   When the ribs have developed a good bark (about 2.5–3 hours), place each rack on a double layer of heavy-duty foil and splash 2–3 tablespoons of apple juice into the packet to maintain moisture. Seal tightly and return to the smoker for 60–90 minutes until tender.
   
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   Step 5: Unwrap and finish with strawberry-butter glaze

   Carefully unwrap the ribs and discard excess juices. In a small saucepan over low heat, warm 1/4 cup of the Liquid Alchemist Strawberry Syrup with the unsalted butter until the butter melts and the glaze is shiny; brush the glaze on both sides of the ribs. Return the unwrapped ribs to the smoker for 20–30 minutes, brushing once more, to set the glaze and develop a sticky finish.

   For this step

   • 2 tbspUnsalted butter
   
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   Step 6: Rest, slice and serve

   Remove ribs from the smoker and let rest for 10–15 minutes to redistribute juices. Slice between the bones, brush with any remaining glaze, and serve warm with extra Liquid Alchemist Strawberry Syrup at the table for dipping or additional shine.

1. Remove the membrane from the back of the ribs and trim excess fat. Mix kosher salt, black pepper, smoked paprika and brown sugar; rub the mixture evenly over both sides of the ribs. Let the seasoned ribs sit at room temperature for 20–30 minutes while you prepare the smoker.
2. Preheat your smoker to a steady 225–250°F (107–121°C) using fruitwood or a mild hardwood such as apple or pecan for complementary flavor. Set up for indirect cooking with a water pan if available to help maintain moist heat.
3. Combine Liquid Alchemist Strawberry Syrup, apple cider vinegar and apple juice in a heatproof bowl or mop bucket and keep it warm near the smoker. Place ribs bone-side down on the smoker, and after the first 90–120 minutes begin mopping every 45–60 minutes with the syrup mixture to build flavor and keep the surface glossy.
4. When the ribs have developed a good bark (about 2.5–3 hours), place each rack on a double layer of heavy-duty foil and splash 2–3 tablespoons of apple juice into the packet to maintain moisture. Seal tightly and return to the smoker for 60–90 minutes until tender.
5. Carefully unwrap the ribs and discard excess juices. In a small saucepan over low heat, warm 1/4 cup of the Liquid Alchemist Strawberry Syrup with the unsalted butter until the butter melts and the glaze is shiny; brush the glaze on both sides of the ribs. Return the unwrapped ribs to the smoker for 20–30 minutes, brushing once more, to set the glaze and develop a sticky finish.
6. Remove ribs from the smoker and let rest for 10–15 minutes to redistribute juices. Slice between the bones, brush with any remaining glaze, and serve warm with extra Liquid Alchemist Strawberry Syrup at the table for dipping or additional shine.