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Traeger Grilled BBQ Ribs

Tender and flavorful BBQ ribs cooked to perfection on a Traeger grill, infused with smoky flavors and a tangy sauce.
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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: 500
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Ribs
  • 2 lbs pork ribs baby back or spare ribs
Dry Rub
  • 2 tablespoon brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon paprika
  • 1 tablespoon garlic powder
  • 1 tablespoon onion powder
  • 1 tablespoon black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon 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 for better flavor absorption.
  2. In a bowl, mix all the dry rub ingredients together.
  3. Generously apply the dry rub to both sides of the ribs, ensuring even coverage.
Preheat the Traeger Grill
  1. Preheat your Traeger grill to 225°F (107°C).
Cook the Ribs
  1. Place the ribs bone side down on the grill grates.
  2. Close the lid and cook for 3 hours, maintaining the temperature.
  3. After 3 hours, wrap the ribs in aluminum foil and return to the grill for an additional 1 hour.
  4. Unwrap the ribs and brush with BBQ sauce, then cook for another 30 minutes to caramelize the sauce.
Serve
  1. Remove the ribs from the grill and let them rest for 10 minutes before slicing.
  2. Serve with additional BBQ sauce on the side.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 500kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 35gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 1gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For best results, let the ribs marinate with the dry rub overnight in the refrigerator.

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