By Traeger Kitchen
81 Reviews
Smoke and spice make for a winning baby back combo. These pork baby back ribs are seasoned with a sweet and spicy rub, smoked over rich hickory wood and set with our smokin' Traeger 'Que BBQ sauce.
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1/4 Cup | dark brown sugar |
1/4 Cup | sea salt |
1/4 Cup | pimentón (Spanish smoked paprika) |
2 Tablespoon | black pepper |
2 Teaspoon | granulated onion |
2 Teaspoon | granulated garlic |
1 Teaspoon | ground cumin |
1/2 Teaspoon | ground cinnamon |
1/4 Teaspoon | ground nutmeg |
4 Rack | (8-10 lb total) baby back ribs |
2 Cup | Traeger 'Que BBQ Sauce |
Step 1
For the Rub: Combine all the rub ingredients in a small bowl and whisk to mix.
1/4 Cup dark brown sugar
1/4 Cup sea salt
1/4 Cup pimentón (Spanish smoked paprika)
2 Tablespoon black pepper
2 Teaspoon granulated onion
2 Teaspoon granulated garlic
1 Teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 Teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 Teaspoon ground nutmeg
Step 2
If your butcher has not already done so, remove the thin silverskin from the bone-side of the ribs by working the tip of a butter knife or screwdriver underneath the membrane over a middle bone. Use paper towels to get a firm grip, then pull the membrane off.
4 Rack (8-10 lb total) baby back ribs
Step 3
Sprinkle the rub over both sides of the ribs. You will need about 1-1/2 tablespoons of rub for each side.
Step 4
When ready to cook, set Traeger temperature to 250℉ and preheat, lid closed for 15 minutes.
00:15
250 ˚F / 121 ˚C
Step 5
Place the ribs bone-side down on the grill grate. Smoke the ribs until browned and very tender, and the internal temperature reaches 203°F.
250 ˚F / 121 ˚C
203 ˚F / 95 ˚C
Step 6
Remove the ribs from the grill grate and let rest.
2 Cup Traeger 'Que BBQ Sauce
Step 7
Increase the temperature of the Traeger to 375℉ and allow to preheat.
375 ˚F / 191 ˚C
Step 8
Brush the ribs with Traeger ’Que BBQ Sauce and grill for 6 to 8 minutes per side, or until the sauce has set.
375 ˚F / 191 ˚C
Step 9
Cut each rack into halves or individual ribs for serving. Enjoy!
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