Traeger Kitchen
BBQ Spare Ribs with Classic Wedge Salad
Prep Time
15
Minutes
Cook Time
4
Hours
Serves
4 - 6
People
Effort
What's this?
Nothing says summer like ribs. Hot and tender BBQ spare ribs sauced with Sweet & Heat and paired with a classic wedge topped with a creamy dressing, bacon and chives.
Ingredients
1 Rack St. Louis-style ribs, membrane removed
3 Tablespoon Traeger Pork & Poultry Rub
As Needed apple juice
As Needed Traeger Sweet & Heat BBQ Sauce
3333333333333333/10000000000000000 Cup mayonnaise
1/4 Cup sour cream
3 Tablespoon milk
2 Tablespoon red wine vinegar
1/4 Teaspoon salt
1/4 Teaspoon pepper
1 Head iceberg lettuce
12 Ounce cherry tomatoes, halved
4 Slices cooked bacon, crumbled
1/2 Tablespoon chives, chopped
Steps
1
Season all sides of the ribs with Traeger Pork and Poultry Rub.2
When ready to cook, start the Traeger grill and set the temperature to 250 degrees F and preheat, lid closed, for 10 to 15 minutes.3
Place ribs directly on the grill grate meat side up or in the Traeger rib rack with the bones leaning against the rack. Cook for 3 hours.4
After the first hour, spray the ribs with the apple juice. Spray every hour after that with apple juice.5
After cooking for 3-4 hours, brush the ribs on all sides with Traeger Sweet & Heat BBQ sauce. Return to the grill for 30 minutes to an hour to "tighten" the sauce. After sauce has tightened, remove from grill.6
For the dressing: Whisk mayonnaise, sour cream, milk, vinegar, salt, and pepper together in bowl until combined.7
Remove core from head of lettuce and slice into wedges. Place wedges on plate and top with dressing, onion, and tomatoes. Crumble bacon over top and sprinkle with chives.8
Slice rib rack into individual ribs and serve with wedge salad. Enjoy!