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Slow-smoked, fall-off-the-bone St. Louis Style ribs deserve a sauce worthy of Cooperstown. HoneyBall® Barbecue Mustard delivers the perfect balance of smoky barbecue flavor with a bold mustard finish, creating a caramelized glaze that clings beautifully to every rib. Paired with hearty loaded baked potatoes topped with cheddar cheese, crispy bacon, sour cream, and green onions, this championship meal brings together two timeless American classics. It’s backyard barbecue at Hall of Fame caliber.

⏱ Recipe Details

Prep Time: 30 minutes

Cook Time: 4½ hours

Total Time: 5 hours

Servings: 4–6

Difficulty: Intermediate

Perfect For: Backyard BBQs • Tailgates • Father’s Day • Holiday Weekends • Summer Gatherings

🛒 Ingredients

St. Louis Style Ribs

• 2 racks St. Louis Style pork ribs
• 2 tablespoons yellow mustard
• 2 tablespoons brown sugar
• 1 tablespoon smoked paprika
• 2 teaspoons garlic powder
• 2 teaspoons onion powder
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1 teaspoon coarse black pepper

HoneyBall Glaze

• ¾ cup HoneyBall® Barbecue Mustard
• ¼ cup honey
• 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
• 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce

Loaded Potatoes

• 4 large russet potatoes
• 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
• 8 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
• Sour cream
• Chopped green onions
• Butter
• Salt & pepper

👨🍳 Instructions

The Ribs

1. Remove the membrane from the back of the ribs.
2. Coat lightly with yellow mustard.
3. Mix together the brown sugar, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
4. Generously season both sides.
5. Smoke at 250°F for approximately 3½ hours using hickory or apple wood.
6. Combine HoneyBall® Barbecue Mustard, honey, apple cider vinegar, and Worcestershire sauce.
7. During the final 45–60 minutes, generously brush the ribs several times with the HoneyBall glaze until beautifully caramelized.

Loaded Potatoes

1. Bake potatoes at 400°F for approximately 60 minutes.
2. Split open and fluff with a fork.
3. Add butter.
4. Top with cheddar cheese.
5. Add crispy bacon.
6. Finish with sour cream and chopped green onions.
7. Serve alongside the ribs.

⚾ Coach’s Tip

For competition-quality ribs, let them rest for 15 minutes after removing them from the smoker. This helps the juices redistribute while the HoneyBall® glaze sets into a beautiful, sticky finish.

🌭 Ballpark Pairings

• Creamy coleslaw
• Baked beans
• Grilled sweet corn
• Pickles
• Cornbread
• Watermelon
• Sweet iced tea
• Fresh lemonade

🍯 Featured Product

HoneyBall® Barbecue Mustard

HoneyBall® Barbecue Mustard combines the rich flavor of traditional barbecue sauce with the bold character of gourmet mustard, making it perfect for ribs, pulled pork, burgers, chicken, sausages, pizza, baked potatoes, sandwiches, and backyard cookouts.

⚾ From the Dugout

Every family has that one barbecue everyone remembers. The smoker starts early, neighbors wander over to see what’s cooking, and by dinnertime the backyard is filled with laughter, stories, and the unmistakable aroma of slow-smoked ribs. At HoneyBall, we believe great barbecue isn’t just about great food—it’s about bringing generations together around one table, one game, and one unforgettable meal.