How Long To Smoke Baby Back Ribs At 275

Smoking baby back ribs can be so intimidating. But it’s actually pretty easy as long as you know what you are doing. 

The trick is to smoke the ribs at the ideal temperature for the right amount of time. 

Smoke baby back ribs at 275°F for 3 hours, and you will have the most spectacular ribs. 

Is 275 Too Hot For Baby Back Ribs

It’s only natural you’d wonder if 275°F is too hot to smoke baby back ribs. You’ve been told that you should smoke ribs between 225°F and 250°F. 

They believe that 275°F is too hot to smoke ribs because it will dry them out. 

However, you can smoke ribs at 275°F and end up with moist and juicy ribs. The temperature is still low enough that the fat will render, and the meat will tenderize without becoming dry or chewy.

The trick is to monitor the baby back ribs temperature and remove them from the smoker as soon as they reach the target temperature. 

How Long To Smoke Baby Back Ribs At 275

Many factors determine how long ribs will take to smoke at 275°F. The thickness of the baby back ribs can affect the cooking time. For example, a thicker rack of baby back ribs will take longer to cook than a thinner rack of ribs.

The type of smoker you use also determines the cooking time. Some smokers are better at maintaining consistent temperatures. Other smokers may take longer to cook the ribs. 

Typically, it takes 3 hours to smoke ribs at 275°F. However, check the ribs after 2 1/2 hours to ensure they do not overcook.

How Long To Smoke Baby Back Ribs In A Pellet Grill At 275

You can smoke ribs on your pellet grill if you don’t have a smoker. Just be sure to set up indirect and direct grilling zones. 

The grilling zones allow you to cook the baby back ribs low and slow over indirect heat. Then you can transfer the ribs to the direct heat zone and let them cook for a few minutes until they are slightly charred. 

It will take about 2 1/2-3 hours and 15 minutes to smoke baby back ribs on a pellet grill. 

First, smoke the ribs for 2 1/2 hours, then wrap them in foil and smoke them for another 30-45 minutes.

How Long To Smoke Baby Back Ribs In A Electric Smoker At 275

Electric smokers are the easiest smokers to use. Plus, they maintain consistent temperatures. 

It will take about 2-3 hours to smoke baby back ribs in an electric smoker at 275°F. Check the rib’s internal temperature after 2 hours and adjust the cooking time if necessary. 

How Long To Smoke A 2 Pound Rack Of Baby Back Ribs At 275

A 2-pound rack of ribs takes 2-3 hours to smoke baby back ribs at 275°F. However, check the rib’s temperature after 2 hours to prevent them from overcooking.

How Long To Smoke A 3 Pound Rack Of Baby Back Ribs At 275

The bigger the rack of baby back ribs, the longer they will take to cook. It will take about 1-2 hours to smoke ribs per pound. So, it takes 3-4 hours to smoke a 3-pound rack of ribs at 275°F. 

How To Smoke Baby Back Ribs At 275

All of this talk about what temperature to smoke ribs has probably got you craving a rack of baby back ribs right now. Luckily, it’s very easy to smoke baby back ribs at 275°F. 

First, remove the silver skin (membrane) from the ribs. Flip the ribs over so they are bone-side up, then peel the silver skin back using your fingers.

Next, season the ribs. Slather the baby ribs with a layer of yellow mustard. 

The mustard will not add any flavor to the ribs. However, you can also slather the ribs with a neutral-flavored oil. 

Add your favorite BBQ rub to the ribs and massage it into the meat. Let the ribs marinate while you set up the smoker. You can also let the baby back ribs marinate in the fridge overnight.

To help the wood chips produce more smoke, soak them in water for at least 30 minutes to an hour. Set up your smoker. 

Next, preheat the smoker to 275°F. Add your wood chips. Add the ribs to the smoker curved side down and smoke them for 2 hours. Take the baby back ribs out of the smoker and wrap them with foil. 

Smoke the baby back ribs for 1 hour. Alternatively, you can smoke the ribs wrapped for 1 hour, remove them from the foil and smoke them unwrapped for 1 hour. This will help the crust crisp up. 

Let the baby back ribs rest for 10 minutes before you slice them. 

How To Tell If Baby Back Ribs Are Done

There are several ways to check if ribs are done. For example, you can perform the bounce test. 

Pick up a rack of ribs using a pair of tongs and gently bounce them. If the rack starts to crack by the bone, the ribs are done. 

You can also use the temperature to tell if the baby back ribs are done smoking. It is the most accurate way to tell if the ribs are finished smoking. 

Typically, meat is finished cooking when it has a temperature of 165°F. However, the ribs should have a temperature between 180°F and 190°F. At this temperature, the ribs will be tender and juicy. 

Make sure you use a separate smoker thermometer. The smoker has a built-in thermometer located on the dome or door. However, this only measures the internal temperature of the smoker. It does not measure the internal temperature of the baby back ribs. 

With a separate digital thermometer, you can insert the probe directly into the meat and monitor its internal temperature. 

Final Thoughts

Timing and temperature are crucial to juicy and tender baby back ribs. So, smoke your baby back ribs at 275°F for 3-4 hours, and you will have the most amazing platter of ribs you’ve ever tasted.

William Thomas

I have been smoking and grilling meat from an early age and enjoy sharing my knowledge and expertise through the hundreds of articles I have written about BBQ. I hope to make everyone’s BBQ journey that little bit easier.