Step

• 1

  Remove the membrane from the bone side of the ribs and apply the salt, pepper and rub to that side. Flip the ribs over and season the meat side.

• 2

  When ready to cook, start the Traeger grill and set the temperature to 350 degrees F and preheat, lid closed, for 10 to 15 minutes.

• 3

  While the grill heats up, cook the bacon in a frying pan. As the bacon is cooking, pour the pineapple juice, garlic and honey into an oven safe pot.

• 4

  Remove the bacon from the grease and let the pan and bacon fat cool down. After the pan has cooled for a while, pour the bacon grease in with the pineapple juice, garlic and honey and stir to combine.

• 5

  Place the ribs and the pot on the grill and close the lid. After an hour, the slurry will have reduced down a bit and can be applied to the ribs. Slather the ribs with the reduction every 15 minutes. When the bones peek out about a quarter to a third of an inch, the ribs are done which is about 2 hours and 15 minutes.

  350 ˚F / 177 ˚C

  02:15

• 6

  For fall off the bone ribs, go another 30-45 minutes, continuing to glaze every 15 minutes.

  350 ˚F / 177 ˚C

  00:45

• 7

  The sweet and savory of the reduction will temper the heat of the spicy rub forming an outstanding and complex blend of flavors. Enjoy!