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Smoked Pork Spare Ribs

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As if ribs weren't perfect enough, adding a heaping helping of spices will thrill your eaters. Fire these up for your next neighborhood gathering.

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  • 2 Rack (6 lb) pork spare ribs, trimmed

  • 3 Tablespoon Traeger Pork & Poultry Rub

  • 1 Cup apple juice, cider or beer

  • 9 Ounce Traeger BBQ Sauce

  • 1

    When ready to cook, set Traeger temperature to 250℉ and preheat, lid closed for 15 minutes. For optimal flavor, use Super Smoke if available.

    : 250 ˚F

  • 2

    If your butcher hasn't done so already, remove the silver-skin on the back of the ribs and trim off any excess fat.

    • 2 Rack (6 lb) pork spare ribs, trimmed

  • 3

    Season the ribs on all sides with Traeger Pork & Poultry rub.

    • 3 Tablespoon Traeger Pork & Poultry Rub

  • 4

    Arrange the racks of spare ribs on the grill grate, bone-side down and cook for 3 to 4 hours. After the first hour, spray the ribs with apple juice. Continue spraying every hour after that with apple juice.

    : 250 ˚F

    • 1 Cup apple juice, cider or beer

  • 5

    Start checking the temp after 2 hours. The finished internal temperature should be 203°F, about 3 to 4 hours.

    : 250 ˚F

    : 203 ˚F

    • 8 Ounce Traeger BBQ Sauce

  • 6

    When the internal temperature registers 203°F, brush the ribs on all sides with Traeger BBQ sauce of your choice. Return ribs to the grill and cook for an additional 30 to 60 minutes to tighten the sauce.

    • 1 Cup Traeger BBQ Sauce

  • 7

    To serve, cut each slab in half or into individual ribs and serve with additional BBQ sauce on the side. Enjoy!