Smokey Joe's — Presented by BBQ Distro

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Smokey Joe’s

Dive in, learn, engage, and have fun with Oak Cliff’s OG barbecue joint and Texas Monthly Top 50 award winner. Enjoy — and let’s goooo!

Hometown: Dallas, TX
Founded: 1985
Recognition: Texas Monthly Top 50 · Dallas Observer 100 Favorite DFW Restaurants 2023 · 11 Essential Barbecue Spots in Dallas
Website: smokeyjoesbbqdallas.com

“We’re gonna Picasso this thing!”

— Kris Manning, Owner & Pitmaster, Smokey Joe’s

Watch Kris Manning cook it, then grab the recipes below — built on Smokey Joe’s All Purpose Rub and Got Ribs? Sauce.

Recipe 01

Grab the ribs and trim any excess loose ends.
Turn the ribs bone-side up. You’ll see a layer of fat over the membrane — remove the excess fat until only the membrane shows.
Score the membrane.
Cover in Smokey Joe’s All Purpose Rub (cover, don’t cake!) and let the ribs sit 10–15 minutes at room temp so the seasoning soaks in.
Get your pit to 275–300°F max.
Cook 2–3 hours to build bark. Once a bark forms, start spritzing with pickle juice or apple cider vinegar.
Once all four points are tender, pull the ribs and rest 15–30 minutes.
After resting, they’re ready to serve.
Apply Smokey Joe’s Got Ribs? Sauce however you desire. Enjoy!

Recipe 02

Select your wings and make sure you like what you see!
Optional: add a binder to help the seasoning stick.
Pat dry and season with Smokey Joe’s All Purpose Rub (cover, don’t cake!). Let the wings sit 5–10 minutes to soak in.
Get your pit to 250–275°F max.
Cook the wings 30–45 minutes.
Drop the temperature and slow-cook until the wings hit 165°F internal.
Flash-sear 30–45 seconds per side, or until you see bubbling.
Rest 10 minutes before serving.
You’re good to go — enjoy!