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QUICK RIBS (LESS THAN 3 HOURS)

Full of smokey flavor, and fall off the bone tender in less than 3 hours!

Serves: 4-6

Recommended Pellets: Apple, Hickory, Maple

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  • RECIPE DIRECTIONS

    INGREDIENTS

    • 1-3 racks baby back ribs
    • 1 jar of Texas Spicy BBQ sauce
    • 1 jar of Apricot sauce
    • 1 jar Pork and Poultry shake

    PREPARATION

    Lightly sprinkle Traeger shake on the ribs…top, bottom and sides. Refrigerate overnight. Start your Traeger on smoke with lid open for 5 minutes to get started. Turn grill on high for 10 minutes, then place ribs uncovered on the grill. Cook ribs on high for 15 minutes, then reduce heat to medium for 2 hours. At 2 hours, look at the ribs and check that the meat has pulled back from the end of the bones ¼- to ½ inch and the rib color looks awesome! Mix up about ½ cup each of the Texas Spicy and Apricot BBQ sauces into a bowl. Apply liberally to the top of the ribs. Cook 15 minutes more. Place ribs in foil and place back on grill for 15 minutes, remove from grill and enjoy!

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