Steps

• Step 1

  When ready to cook, set the Traeger temperature to 180°F and preheat with the lid closed for 15 minutes. For optimal flavor, use Super Smoke, if available.

  180 ˚F / 82 ˚C

  Super Smoke

• Step 2

  Generously season the country-style pork ribs on all sides with salt and pepper.

  Ingredients

  •  1 1/2-2 lb bone-in country style pork ribs, or pork steaks

  • As Needed Salt

  • As Needed Pepper

• Step 3

  Place the ribs directly on the grill grates. Close the lid and smoke for 1 hour.

  01:00

  180 ˚F / 82 ˚C

  Super Smoke

• Step 4

  Increase the grill temperature to 325°F. Continue to cook the pork. Place the chorizo and bacon directly on the grill grates. Close the lid, and cook for 25-30 minutes.

  00:25

  325 ˚F / 163 ˚C

  Ingredients

  •  3-4 (1/2 lb) Mexican chorizo sausage links

  • 6 Pieces sliced bacon

• Step 5

  Remove the pork, chorizo, and bacon from the grill and transfer all the meat to a cutting board. Remove any bones from the pork ribs and chop into bite-size pieces. Slice the chorizo into 1/4-inch slices, and dice the bacon.

• Step 6

  In a large Dutch oven, add the pork, chorizo, bacon, garlic, onion, jalapeños, pinto beans, tomatoes, beer, cumin, and a pinch of oregano. Stir to combine. If the mixture seems a little dry, add chicken broth or water 1 cup at a time. Cover the Dutch oven.

  Ingredients

  • 3  cloves garlic, minced

  • 1 Large yellow onion, diced

  • 2  jalapeños or serrano chiles, seeded, and minced

  • 5 Can (15.5 oz) cans pinto beans, drained, rinsed

  • 1  (10 oz) can diced tomatoes with chiles

  • 1  (12 oz) bottle Mexican beer

  • 2 Teaspoon ground cumin

  • 1 Pinch dry oregano, preferably Mexican

  • As Needed chicken broth

• Step 7

  Place the Dutch oven directly on the grill grates. Close the lid and cook the beans for 1 1/2-2 hours, stirring occasionally. If the beans seem too soupy remove the lid. If they seem dry, stir in a little chicken broth or water.

  02:00

  325 ˚F / 163 ˚C

• Step 8

  During the last 15 minutes of cooking, stir in the cilantro. Taste for seasoning, adding salt and pepper as needed.

  Ingredients

  • 1/2 Cup Fresh cilantro leaves, roughly chopped

• Step 9

  Remove the beans from the grill and serve with hot sauce. Enjoy!

  Ingredients

  •  hot sauce, for serving