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Pit Boss Pellet Grill Smoked Ribs

Deliciously smoked ribs cooked to perfection on a Pit Boss pellet grill, featuring a savory rub and a tangy barbecue 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: 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
Barbecue Sauce
  • 1 cup barbecue 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 dry rub ingredients together.
  3. Rub the dry mixture generously over both sides of the ribs.
Preheat the Grill
  1. Preheat your Pit Boss pellet grill to 225°F (107°C).
Smoke the Ribs
  1. Place the ribs on the grill grates bone side down.
  2. Smoke for 3 hours, maintaining the temperature.
Wrap and Continue Cooking
  1. After 3 hours, wrap the ribs in aluminum foil and return to the grill.
  2. Cook for an additional 1.5 hours.
Add Sauce and Finish
  1. Unwrap the ribs and brush with barbecue sauce.
  2. Cook for another 30 minutes to set the sauce.
  3. Check internal temperature; it should be at least 190°F (88°C).
Serve
  1. Remove ribs from the grill, let rest for 10 minutes, then slice and serve.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 25gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 400mgSugar: 10gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 20mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For best results, let the ribs marinate with the dry rub for a few hours or overnight in the refrigerator.

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