BBQ Paleo Pork Spare Ribs
By Traeger Kitchen
2 Reviews
A healthier take on ribs. These pork spares are seasoned with a smoky, savory paprika and chipotle rub, glazed with a sweet tomato based BBQ sauce.
Prep Time
20 Minutes
Cook Time
4 Hours
30 Minutes
Pellets
Cherry
Yields: 4 Servings
Ingredients
main
2 Rack | St. Louis-style ribs |
4 Tablespoon | kosher salt |
2 1/2 Tablespoon | coarse ground black pepper, divided |
4 1/3 Tablespoon | paprika |
2 Tablespoon | garlic powder |
2 2/3 Tablespoon | onion powder |
1 Teaspoon | Chipotle Chili Powder |
15 Fluid Ounce | Tomato Sauce, organic |
1/2 Cup | water |
1/2 Cup | apple cider vinegar |
1/3 Cup | honey |
1 Teaspoon | ground mustard |
Units of measurement:
Step
Step 1
When ready to cook, set grill temperature to 225℉ and preheat, lid closed for 15 minutes. For optimal flavor, use Super Smoke if available.
Step 2
Remove membrane from back of ribs and season both sides with the rub. Let the ribs rest for 15 to 20 minutes.
Ingredients
2 Rack St. Louis-style ribs
4 Tablespoon kosher salt
2 Tablespoon coarse ground black pepper, divided
4 Tablespoon paprika
2 Tablespoon garlic powder
2 Tablespoon onion powder
1 Teaspoon Chipotle Chili Powder
Step 3
Place the ribs on the grill bone side down and cook for 4 to 4-1/2 hours. Check the internal temperature of the ribs, the desired temperature is 202℉. If not at temperature, cook for an additional 30 minutes or until temperature is reached.
225 ˚F / 107 ˚C
202 ˚F / 94 ˚C
Step 4
While the ribs are cooking, prepare the sauce. Combine all the ingredients for the sauce and heat through on stove top.
Ingredients
15 Fluid Ounce Tomato Sauce, organic
1/2 Cup water
1/2 Cup apple cider vinegar
1/3 Cup honey
2 Teaspoon onion powder
1 1/2 Teaspoon coarse ground black pepper, divided
1 Teaspoon ground mustard
1 Teaspoon paprika
Step 5
Place a thin layer of sauce on both sides and continue to cook for 10 minutes for the sauce to set.
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225 ˚F / 107 ˚C
Step 6
Remove ribs from grill and let rest for 10 minutes before slicing. Enjoy!
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