By Traeger Kitchen
Grab your rib bib & sink your teeth into these tender, sweet, and spicy ribs. They smoke low and slow, and are definitely worth the wait.
Prep Time
Cook Time
Pellets
6
2/3 Cup | brown sugar |
1/2 Cup | paprika |
1/3 Cup | garlic powder |
2 Tablespoon | onion powder |
2 Tablespoon | chili powder |
1 Tablespoon | cayenne pepper |
1 Tablespoon | ground black pepper |
1 Tablespoon | ground white pepper |
1 1/2 Teaspoon | dried oregano |
1 1/2 Teaspoon | ground cumin |
4 Rack | baby back ribs |
1/2 Cup | apple juice |
1/2 Cup | white grape juice |
As Needed | honey |
As Needed | Traeger BBQ Sauce |
1
Make the rub: In a medium bowl, combine the brown sugar, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, chili powder, cayenne, black pepper, white pepper, oregano, and cumin.
2
Make the ribs: Season both sides of each rack of ribs liberally with the rub
3
When ready to cook, set the Traeger temperature to 275℉ and preheat with the lid closed for 15 minutes.
275 ˚F / 135 ˚C
4
Place the ribs, bone-side down, directly on the grill grates. Close the lid and cook for 45 minutes.
245 ˚F / 118 ˚C
00:45
5
Meanwhile, combine the apple and grape juices in a spouted liquid measuring cup.
6
Remove the ribs from the grill and place bone-side down on a large sheet of heavy-duty aluminum foil or in a large disposable foil pan. Pour the juice mixture over the ribs.
7
Drizzle a generous amount of honey over each rack. Wrap the ribs tightly in the foil. Return the ribs to the grill, close the lid, and cook for 1 hour.
275 ˚F / 135 ˚C
01:00
8
Unwrap the ribs from the foil and place directly on the grill grates. Increase the Traeger temperature to 350℉, close the lid, and cook the ribs for 30 minutes more.
350 ˚F / 177 ˚C
00:30
9
Generously brush the ribs with Traeger BBQ Sauce, then cook for 5 minutes more, until the sauce has set. Transfer the ribs to a cutting board. Cut between the bones into individual ribs and serve. Enjoy!
350 ˚F / 177 ˚C
00:05
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