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BBQ Quick Ribs

BBQ Quick Ribs

By Traeger Kitchen

Sweet and heat ribs made easy. This recipe is foolproof--simply sear the ribs, then lower the grill temp and cook for just over two hours. That’s all it takes for perfection.

Prep Time

10 Min

Cook Time

3 Hr

Pellets

Pecan
Yields: 6 Servings

Ingredients

main
3 Rack1-3 racks baby back ribs
As Needed
1 Bottle
Units of Measurement:

Steps

  • Step 1

    Lightly sprinkle Traeger Pork & Poultry Rub on all sides of ribs. Cover and refrigerate ribs overnight.

    Ingredients
  • Step 2

    When ready to cook, set Traeger temperature to 500 °F and preheat, lid closed for 15 minutes.

    00:15

    500 ˚F / 260 ˚C

  • Step 3

    Place ribs uncovered on the hot grill and cook for 15 minutes.

    00:15

    450 ˚F / 232 ˚C

  • Step 4

    Reduce grill temperature to 325℉ and continue to cook the ribs for 2 hours.

    02:00

    325 ˚F / 163 ˚C

  • Step 5

    After 2 hours, check that the meat has pulled back from the end of the bones 1/4 to 1/2 inch, if it hasn’t pulled back enough, cook another 15 minutes and check again. Ribs are done when the internal temperature reaches 201℉.

    00:15

    325 ˚F / 163 ˚C

    201 ˚F / 94 ˚C

  • Step 6

    When ribs are done, glaze with Traeger Texas Spicy BBQ sauce. Cook for 10 minutes longer for sauce to set.

    00:10

    325 ˚F / 163 ˚C

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  • Step 7

  • Step 8

    To serve, slice ribs between bones and serve with additional BBQ sauce. Enjoy!

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