A little sweet… a little savory… and a kick of spice. These Hot Honey ribs are not only beautiful, they are down-right delicious1

• 3 slabs St. Louis Spare Ribs
• 1/4 cup Killer Hogs Hot Sauce
• 1/4 cup Killer Hogs Hot Rub

For the Rib Wrap:

• 1 cup light brown sugar
• 10oz apple juice
• 1/4 cup Mike’s Hot Honey
• 1/4 cup Killer Hogs Vinegar Sauce
• 3 sticks salted butter (split in half lengthwise)

For the Rib Glaze:

• 1 cup Killer Hogs The BBQ Sauce
• 1/4 cup Mike’s Hot Honey

Instructions

1. Trim ribs and remove membrane. Apply light coat of hot sauce for a binder and season well with Killer Hogs Hot Rub.
2. Prepare pit for smoking at 275°F using hickory wood for smoke flavor. I used my Outlaw stick burner pit but any smoker/indirect grilll will work just keep the temp steady at 275°F.
3. Place the ribs on the pit and smoke for 2 hours. Spritz with water if the outside starts to look dry after an hour in the smoke.
4. Make the rib wrap liquid – combine brown sugar, apple juice, hot honey, and vinegar sauce in a glass measuring cup. Microwave for 3 1/2 minutes and allow to cool at room temp.
5. To wrap the ribs remove each slab from the pit; use a double layer of aluminum foil; place the ribs meat side down on the foil, add 1/2 cup of wrap liquid to each slab; place 1 stick of the butter over the top; and close the foil around the ribs.
6. Place the ribs back on the pit and cook for 1 1/2 hours or until tender. Internal temp should be around 202-205°F.
7. Rest the ribs in a dry cooler for 1 hour before glazing.
8. To glaze: place each rack on a foil covered raised cooling rack meat side down; dust with a little Hot Rub and place back on the pit for 5 minutes; brush with The BBQ Sauce and cook for 7 additional minutes. Flip the ribs over and dust the meat side with Hot Rub and return to the pit for 5 minutes. Brush the meat side with The BBQ Sauce and drizzle with Hot Honey; blend the honey in with the bbq sauce and return to the pit for 7 additional minutes to set.
9. Cut the slabs into individual bone pieces and serve.

• 1 whole brisket 13-15lbs
• 2 Tablespoons Killer Hogs AP Seasoning
• 1 packet Lipton Beefy Onion Soup Mix
• 2 cups Beef Broth
• 2 large onions sliced
• 6–8 cloves garlic minced
• 3 Tablespoons tomato paste
• 2 cups red wine
• 3–4 bay leaves
• 1/4 cup flour
• 1/2 stick butter

Instructions

1. Prepare smoker for indirect cooking at 275°F using Hickory wood splits for fuel and flavor.  (Any smoker can be used for this recipe, keep the temps steady at 275°F)
2. Trim the brisket by removing thick areas of fat and sinew from the top and bottom.  Season with AP seasoning followed by the packet of Beefy Onion soup mix. Allow the brisket to set it at room temperature for 15-20 minutes before placing it on the smoker. 
3. Smoke the brisket at 275°F until the outside starts to turn dark about 3 1/2 – 4 hours.  At this point remove the brisket from the pit and place in a large aluminum pan.
4. Add the beef broth, wine, tomato paste, garlic, onions, and bay leaves to the pan.  Insert a probe thermometer into the thickest part of the flat, and cover the pan with aluminum foil. 
5. Place the brisket back on the pit and continue to cook until the probe thermometer reaches 202°F.  At this point check the brisket for tenderness.  It should feel really soft when you insert a hand held thermometer in all areas of the brisket. 
6. Remove the brisket from the pit and carefully take it out of the braising liquid.  Place it on a sheet pan and loosely cover with aluminum foil.
7. Pour the pan liquid through a colander to separate the onions form the liquid. Pour the liquid into a fat separator or ladle off any fat from the top of the bowl.  
8. In a deep saute pan over medium heat add the flour and butter and stir for a few minutes to create a roux.  Slowly whisk in the separate liquid (about 2 cups) and whisk until it starts to bubble and thicken.  At this point stir in the onions and taste for seasoning.  If it needs a little salt and pepper just use a sprinkle of AP.  
9. Slice the brisket across the grain and serve with the brisket onion gravy.