Firehouse Hot Five Alarm Collection – Part 2

Five Alarm Baby Back Ribs

These ribs combine championship barbecue technique with the intense heat of Smith & Son’s Firehouse Hot Five Alarm BBQ Sauce.

Prep Time	20 minutes
Cook Time	5–6 hours
Rest Time	15 minutes
Servings	4–6
Smoker Temperature	225°F
Target Temperature	198–203°F

Recommended Wood: Apple, Cherry, Hickory

Ingredients

• 2 racks baby back ribs
• ½ cup favorite pork seasoning
• ¼ cup apple juice
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 2 tablespoons brown sugar
• ¾ cup Smith & Son’s Firehouse Hot Five Alarm BBQ Sauce

Directions

Smoke the ribs at 225°F for approximately 3 hours. Wrap with apple juice, butter, and brown sugar and continue cooking until tender. During the final 20–30 minutes, glaze lightly with Five Alarm BBQ Sauce and return to the smoker until the sauce sets.

Perfect Pairings

Coleslaw, smoked beans, cornbread.

Leftover Ideas

Nachos, tacos, barbecue pizza.

1SG Gary’s Pitmaster Tip

A little Five Alarm sauce goes a long way—let the smoke and pork remain the stars.

Five Alarm Pork Belly Burnt Ends

Sweet, smoky, and fiery, these pork belly burnt ends are coated with Smith & Son’s Firehouse Hot Five Alarm BBQ Sauce for maximum flavor.

Prep Time	25 minutes
Cook Time	5–6 hours
Rest Time	10 minutes
Servings	8
Smoker Temperature	225°F
Target Temperature	200–205°F

Recommended Wood: Hickory or Cherry

Ingredients

• 3 pounds pork belly, cubed
• 3 tablespoons favorite pork seasoning
• ½ cup brown sugar
• ¾ cup Smith & Son’s Firehouse Hot Five Alarm BBQ Sauce

Directions

Smoke the pork belly cubes for approximately 3 hours. Transfer to a foil pan with brown sugar and Five Alarm BBQ Sauce, cover, and continue cooking until tender. Remove the cover for the final 20 minutes to caramelize the sauce.

Perfect Pairings

Macaroni and cheese, baked beans, pickles.

Leftover Ideas

Loaded potatoes, sliders, tacos.

1SG Gary’s Pitmaster Tip

Serve these in small portions—they pack serious heat