Pit Boss Pellet Grill Ribs Recipe

Competition Smoked Baby Back Ribs may be simple to make, but the flavors are worth the effort. This recipe calls for starting the ribs with a dry rub and applying a wet rub with apple juice and your favorite southern style BBQ sauce halfway through the cook. Using the 2-2-1 method, the baby back rack of ribs will be fall off the bone tender with a tangy and sweet punch from the sauce.

Remove the membrane from the back of the ribs using a knife and paper towel, then rub with your preferred seasoning. Place the seasoned baby back ribs on the grates of your grill, meat side up, and smoke for 2 hours. After 2 hours, remove from the grill and raise the temperature to 250Β°F. Make an aluminum boat for each set of ribs, then place the ribs inside. Pour a cup of apple juice over the ribs.

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Directions
  1. Remove the ribs from their packaging and pat dry. Flip to back of ribs and score the membrane with a knife, then peel off the membrane.
  2. Generously sprinkle the ribs with Pit Boss Sweet Rib Rub on both sides of the ribs and rub.
  3. Set your Pit Boss Smoker to 250Β°F. …
  4. Serve and enjoy!

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Texas Smoked Ribs πŸ”—

The baby back rib has long been an American staple going back to the days of the trail blazing westward expansion. Traditionally grilled many argue that this classic should only be cooked low and slow in a smoker. Fortunately, with a Pit Boss Wood Pellet Grill, you can do either. This Texas-style smoked baby back recipe, however, calls for you to choose the smoker option on your Pit Boss and enjoy the huge smoky pork flavors reminiscent of the Eastern part of the Lone Star State.

Prep: 15min

Total: 4h15min

Serving Size: 4

Nutrition Facts: servingSize 4

Ingredients:

  • 1 cup Apple Cider Vinegar
  • 1 rack Baby Back Rib
  • 2 Tablespoons whole grain Mustard
  • 2 Tablespoons Olive Oil
  • 1 Bottle  Pit Boss Sweet Heat Rub
  • 1 Tablespoons Worcestershire Sauce
  • Pit Boss Hickory Blend Hardwood Pellets 

Instruction:

  1. Remove the ribs from their packaging and pat dry.
  2. Flip to back of ribs and score the membrane with a knife, then peel off the membrane.
  3. Rub the ribs with the olive oil, followed by a generous amount of Pit Boss Sweet Heat Rub & Grill, on both sides.
  4. In a small bowl, mix together the mustard, apple cider vinegar, and Worcestershire. Set aside.
  5. Start up your grill. Once it’s fired up, set the temperature to 225Β°F. Add the ribs and smoke for 3 hours.
  6. Transfer the ribs onto a foil lined sheet pan and brush both sides with the apple cider vinegar mixture. Wrap the ribs tightly in foil and place back on the smoker for 2 more hours.
  7. Carefully remove the ribs from the foil and brush with more of the apple cider vinegar mixture. Place the ribs back on the smoker grates and smoke for 1 additional hour.
  8. Remove from the smoker and let rest for 5 minutes before serving.
  9. ENJOY!

FAQ

What is the 3 2 1 rule for smoking ribs?

In essence, making 3 2 1 ribs involves smoking the ribs for 3 hours on the pellet grill, wrapping them in foil for 2 hours while they continue to cook on the grill, and then cooking them for 1 hour while unwrapped and doused in barbecue sauce.

What temperature do you smoke ribs on pit boss pellet smoker?

Pre-heat your grill to smoke mode, or 200 degrees Fahrenheit. Remove the membrane from the backside of the ribs using a knife and paper towel. Rub with your favorite seasoning. Place the seasoned baby back ribs on the grill’s grates, meat side up, and smoke for two hours.

How long do you smoke ribs at 225 on a pellet grill?

It is possible to smoke ribs in a variety of ways, but the simplest method is to do so at 225 degrees Fahrenheit, which produces meat that is rich, flavorful, and tender. Smoking baby back ribs at 225 degrees Fahrenheit takes about 5 to 6 hours.

How long does it take to cook ribs at 225 degrees?

In order to ensure that the ribs are cooked through and juicy, it is best to cook them at 225 degrees on the grill for about 3 to 4 hours. If the ribs are particularly large or thick, you may need to increase the cooking time by an additional hour.

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