Description
Indulge in the ultimate summer barbecue experience with these mouthwatering Smoked Pellet Grill Ribs using the 3-2-1 method. These tender, flavorful St. Louis-style beef spare ribs are coated in a perfectly balanced dry rub that combines sweet, spicy, and smoky notes to enhance every bite. The fool-proof cooking technique ensures that the meat is juicy and falls right off the bone, making them the highlight of any cookout. Whether you’re hosting a backyard get-together or a family gathering, these ribs are sure to impress your guests and leave them craving more.
Ingredients
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- ½ cup packed dark brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons chili powder
- 1 tablespoon salt
- 1 tablespoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon garlic powder
- 2 teaspoons mustard powder
- 2 teaspoons onion powder
- 2 teaspoons smoked paprika
- 2 racks St. Louis-style beef ribs
- 2 cups apple cider or juice (divided)
- 4 tablespoons salted butter (divided)
Instructions
- In a small bowl, mix together all dry rub ingredients until combined.
- Prepare the ribs by removing packaging and blotting dry; remove the membrane from the bone side.
- Generously apply the dry rub on both sides of the ribs and refrigerate for at least four hours or overnight.
- Preheat your smoker to 225°F and smoke ribs meat-side up for three hours, spritzing with apple cider hourly if desired.
- Wrap each rack in heavy-duty foil with apple cider and butter, sealing tightly; braise for two hours.
- Unwrap and brush with BBQ sauce; smoke for an additional hour until caramelized.
- Allow to rest for ten minutes before slicing and serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Smoking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 rack rib (240g)
- Calories: 588
- Sugar: 19g
- Sodium: 1024mg
- Fat: 36g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 103mg