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Hot & Fast Smoked Baby Back Ribs

Hot & Fast Smoked Baby Back Ribs

By Traeger Kitchen

Don't have time to wait around on ribs? These hot & fast baby backs are the answer. Pork and Poultry Rub-seasoned pork ribs are given an apple juice spritz and cooked over cherry wood for some deep flavor and rich color.

Prep Time

20 Minutes

Cook Time

3 Hours

Pellets

Cherry

Ingredients

Number of people serving

6

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Units of measurement:
main
3 Rack baby back ribs
As Needed Traeger Pork & Poultry Rub
2 Cup apple juice

Step

  • 1

    When ready to cook, set Traeger temperature to 300°F and preheat, lid closed for 15 minutes.

    300 ˚F / 149 ˚C

  • 2

    Pull membrane from back of the ribs and trim any excess fat.

  • 3

    Season front and back of ribs with the Traeger Pork & Poultry Rub. Let rest on counter for 10 minutes.

    300 ˚F / 149 ˚C

    00:30

  • 4

    Place ribs directly on the grill and cook for 30 minutes.

    300 ˚F / 149 ˚C

    00:30

  • 5

    While ribs cook, put apple juice in a spray bottle. Spray ribs with apple juice after the first 30 minutes of cooking and every 30 minutes after, about 2-1/2 hours.

    300 ˚F / 149 ˚C

    202 ˚F / 94 ˚C

  • 6

    Check the internal temperature of the ribs. The desired temperature is 202℉. If the desired temperature has not been reached, check every 20 minutes until it comes to temperature.

    300 ˚F / 149 ˚C

    202 ˚F / 94 ˚C

  • 7

    Remove ribs from grill and let rest 10 minutes before slicing and serving. Enjoy!

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