By Traeger Kitchen
100 Reviews
Grab your rib bib & sink your meat tooth into these tender, sweet & spicy ribs. They smoke low & slow but are worth the wait.
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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 | freshly 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 |
Step 1
Combine all rub ingredients in mixing bowl, mix well. Sprinkle both sides of ribs liberally with rub.
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 freshly ground white pepper
1 1/2 Teaspoon dried oregano
1 1/2 Teaspoon ground cumin
4 Rack baby back ribs
Step 2
When ready to cook, set Traeger temperature to 275℉ and preheat, lid closed for 15 minutes.
00:15
275 ˚F / 135 ˚C
Step 3
Place ribs on grill, close lid and cook for 45 minutes. Meanwhile, combine the apple and grape juices in a small bowl and set aside.
00:45
1/2 Cup apple juice
1/2 Cup white grape juice
Step 4
Remove the ribs from the grill and place them bone side down on a large sheet of heavy-duty aluminum foil or a large disposable foil pan. Pour the juice mixture over the ribs.
00:45
Step 5
Drizzle a generous amount of honey over each slab. Wrap up the ribs completely with the foil and seal the edges. Return the ribs to the grill and cook for 1 hour.
01:00
As Needed honey
Step 6
Remove the ribs from the foil and place directly on the grill grate. Turn the temperature up to 350℉ and cook for 30 additional minutes.
00:30
350 ˚F / 177 ˚C
Step 7
Slather the ribs with your favorite Traeger BBQ Sauce and cook for an additional 5 minutes to set the sauce. Remove the ribs to a cutting board. Slice into single serving size pieces and serve.
00:05
As Needed Traeger BBQ Sauce
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