Traeger Kitchen
Big Game Day BBQ Ribs
Prep Time
25 Minutes
Cook Time
3 Hours
Effort
Pellets
Pecan
Get fired up for tailgating with these St. Louis-style ribs. This cut of ribs has more fat & bone, which makes them flavorful & inexpensive.
Ingredients
How many people are you serving?
6
Units of Measurement:
main
2 Rack St. Louis-style ribs
1/4 Cup Traeger Big Game Rub
1 Cup peach nectar
1 Cup Traeger Apricot BBQ Sauce
Steps
1
Wash ribs and pat dry. Pull membrane off the back of ribs.Ingredients
2 Rack St. Louis-style ribs
2
When ready to cook, set Traeger temperature to 275°F, and preheat, lid closed for 15 minutes.Grill: 275 ˚F
3
Apply a thin coat of rub to the back of the ribs and all sides. Let rest 5 minutes. Turn ribs over, apply a heavy coat of rub to the top and let rest or “sweat” for 15 minutes.Ingredients
1/4 Cup Traeger Big Game Rub
4
Place ribs bone side down directly on the grill grate and cook for 2 to 2-1/2 hours. Check for doneness, the internal temperature should be 160°F and the meat should be pulling away from the bones.Grill: 275 ˚F
Probe: 160 ˚F
5
Remove ribs from the grill placing them meat side down on top of a piece of foil. Pour 1/2 cup peach nectar over ribs and wrap foil tightly around the ribs creating a packet.Grill: 275 ˚F
Ingredients
1 Cup peach nectar
6
Put ribs back on the grill, bone side up and cook for another 30 to 45 minutes or until tender, but not fall-off-the-bone.Grill: 275 ˚F
7
Remove from the grill and sauce the front and back of the ribs. Place the ribs back on the Traeger for 15 minutes to set the sauce.Ingredients
1 Cup Traeger Apricot BBQ Sauce
8
Remove, let rest for 15 minutes, slice and serve. Enjoy!