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Smoked BBQ Ribs

Tender and flavorful smoked BBQ ribs cooked to perfection on a pellet grill, ideal for summer cookouts.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Ribs
  • 2 lbs pork ribs baby back or spare ribs
Dry Rub
  • 2 tbsp brown sugar
  • 1 tbsp paprika
  • 1 tbsp garlic powder
  • 1 tbsp onion powder
  • 1 tbsp black pepper
  • 1 tbsp salt
  • 1 tsp cayenne pepper optional for heat
BBQ Sauce
  • 1 cup BBQ sauce your favorite brand

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat the pellet grill to 225°F (107°C).
  2. Remove the membrane from the back of the ribs.
  3. In a bowl, mix all dry rub ingredients together.
  4. Generously apply the dry rub to both sides of the ribs.
Cooking
  1. Place the ribs on the grill grates bone side down.
  2. Smoke the ribs for 3 hours, maintaining a temperature of 225°F.
  3. After 3 hours, wrap the ribs in aluminum foil and return to the grill for an additional 1.5 hours.
  4. Unwrap the ribs, brush with BBQ sauce, and cook for another 30 minutes to caramelize the sauce.
Serving
  1. Remove the ribs from the grill and let them rest for 10 minutes before slicing.
  2. Serve with extra BBQ sauce on the side.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 30gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 15gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 1gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 40mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For best results, use a quality pellet grill and experiment with different wood pellets for unique flavors.

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