Traeger Kitchen
Smoked Dry Rubbed Baby Back Ribs
Prep Time
15
Minutes
Cook Time
5
Hours
Serves
4 - 6
People
Effort
What's this?
Smoke and spice make for a winning baby back combo. These pork baby back ribs are seasoned with a sweet and spicy rub, smoked over rich hickory wood and set with our smokin' Traeger 'Que BBQ sauce.
Ingredients
1/4 Cup dark brown sugar
1/4 Cup sea salt
1/4 Cup pimentón (Spanish smoked paprika)
2 Tablespoon black pepper
2 Teaspoon granulated onion
2 Teaspoon granulated garlic
1 Teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 Teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 Teaspoon ground nutmeg
4 Rack (8-10 lb total) baby back ribs
2 Cup Traeger 'Que BBQ Sauce
Traeger 'Que BBQ Sauce
Steps
1
For the Rub: Combine all the rub ingredients in a small bowl and whisk to mix.2
If your butcher has not already done so, remove the thin silverskin from the bone-side of the ribs by working the tip of a butter knife or screwdriver underneath the membrane over a middle bone. Use paper towels to get a firm grip, then pull the membrane off.3
Sprinkle the rub over both sides of the ribs. You will need about 1-1/2 tablespoons of rub for each side.4
When ready to cook, set Traeger temperature to 250℉ and preheat, lid closed for 15 minutes.5
Place the ribs bone-side down on the grill grate. Smoke the ribs until browned and very tender, and the internal temperature reaches 203°F.6
Remove the ribs from the grill grate and let rest.7
Increase the temperature of the Traeger to 375℉ and allow to preheat.8
Brush the ribs with Traeger ’Que BBQ Sauce and grill for 6 to 8 minutes per side, or until the sauce has set.9
Cut each rack into halves or individual ribs for serving. Enjoy!