Smoky Traeger Ribs
These Smoky Traeger Ribs are a delicious and tender treat, perfect for your next barbecue. With a flavorful dry rub and a sweet BBQ glaze, these ribs will impress your guests and satisfy your cravings.
Ingredients
- 1 rack of baby back ribs
- For the Dry Rub:
- ¼ cup brown sugar
- 2 tbsp paprika
- 1 tbsp garlic powder
- 1 tbsp black pepper
- Your favorite BBQ sauce
- Apple juice for spritzing
Instructions
- Preheat the Grill
- Preheat your Traeger grill to 225°F (107°C).
- Prepare the Dry Rub
- In a mixing bowl, combine:
- ¼ cup brown sugar
- 2 tbsp paprika
- 1 tbsp garlic powder
- 1 tbsp black pepper
- Mix well until all ingredients are evenly combined.
- Apply the Rub
- Generously apply the dry rub to both sides of the baby back ribs, ensuring they are well-coated.
- Cook the Ribs
- Place the ribs on the grill grates, bone side down.
- Cook for about 5 hours.
- Every hour, spritz the ribs with apple juice to keep them moist.
- Add BBQ Sauce
- In the last 30 minutes of cooking, brush the ribs with your favorite BBQ sauce.
- Rest and Serve
- Once cooked, remove the ribs from the grill.
- Let them rest for a few minutes before slicing.
- Serve with additional BBQ sauce if desired.
Notes
For extra flavor, try adding a splash of apple cider vinegar to the spritzing liquid.
Letting the ribs rest is crucial to keep them juicy.
Letting the ribs rest is crucial to keep them juicy.