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Quick Baby Back Ribs

Hot and Fast Baby Back Ribs on a Pellet Grill

baby back ribs are seasoned with a modified dry rub then hot smoked for 2.5 hours.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 2 hours 30 minutes
Total Time 3 hours
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Calories 385 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 rack Baby Back Ribs About three pounds
  • BBQ Sauce of Choice
  • All Purpose Rub
  • 1/2 cup Paprika
  • 1/4 cup Salt
  • 2 tbsp White Sugar
  • 2 tbsp Granulated Garlic
  • 2 tbsp Granulated Onion
  • 1 tbsp Black Pepper
  • 1 tbsp Chili Powder
  • 2 tsp Dried Oregano
  • 1 tsp Cayenne Pepper

Instructions
 

  • Remove the membrane from the back of the ribs and pat dry with paper towels.
  • Season the ribs liberally with the All Purpose Rub and allow the ribs to rest for 30 minutes at room temperature before going on the grill.
  • Turn on your pellet grill and set the temperature to 325F. Add a water pan and a smoldering smoke tube to the primary cooking grate.
  • Place the ribs on the elevated secondary cooking grate above the water pan.
  • Smoke the ribs for one hour.
  • After one hour spritz the ribs with water and repeat every 15 minutes.
  • After the ribs have smoked for a total of 2.5 hours apply the barbecue sauce and start testing for doneness.
  • The ribs are ready when they reach an internal temperature of 200F and a probe easily slides through the meat.
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