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Smoked BBQ Ribs on a Pit Boss Pellet Grill

Tender, smoky, and flavorful BBQ ribs cooked to perfection on a Pit Boss pellet grill.
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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: 350
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
 

Prepare the Ribs
  1. Remove the membrane from the back of the ribs and pat them dry with paper towels.
  2. In a bowl, mix all dry rub ingredients together.
  3. Generously apply the dry rub to both sides of the ribs, ensuring even coverage.
Preheat the Grill
  1. Preheat the Pit Boss pellet grill to 225°F (107°C).
Smoke the Ribs
  1. Place the ribs on the grill grates bone side down and close the lid.
  2. Smoke the ribs for 3 hours, maintaining the temperature.
Wrap and Continue Cooking
  1. After 3 hours, remove the ribs and wrap them tightly in aluminum foil.
  2. Return the wrapped ribs to the grill and cook for an additional 2 hours.
Glaze and Finish
  1. After 2 hours, carefully unwrap the ribs and brush them with BBQ sauce.
  2. Return the ribs to the grill for 30 minutes to set the sauce.
Serve
  1. Remove the ribs from the grill, let them rest for 10 minutes, then slice and serve.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 25gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 1gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For best results, use high-quality wood pellets for smoking, such as hickory or applewood.

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