Smoked Pellet Grill Ribs (3-2-1 Method)
Indulge in the ultimate summer barbecue experience with our Smoked Pellet Grill Ribs using the foolproof 3-2-1 method. These St. Louis-style beef spare ribs are coated in a perfectly balanced dry rub that brings a delightful medley of sweet, spicy, and smoky flavors to life. The 3-2-1 method ensures your ribs come out tender and juicy every time, making them the highlight of any gathering. With minimal preparation and clear instructions, both novice and seasoned cooks can achieve mouthwatering results. Serve these ribs alongside classic sides like coleslaw or grilled corn on the cob for a complete meal that will have everyone raving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 hours
- Total Time: 8 hours 20 minutes
- Yield: Serves 6
- Category: Main
- Method: Smoking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- ½ cup packed dark brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons chili powder
- 1 tablespoon salt
- 1 tablespoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon garlic powder
- 2 teaspoons mustard powder
- 2 teaspoons onion powder
- 2 teaspoons smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon ground allspice
- 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 2 racks of St. Louis-style ribs
- 2 cups apple cider or apple juice (divided)
- 4 tablespoons salted butter (divided, cut into cubes)
- Favorite BBQ sauce
Instructions
- Mix dry rub ingredients in a bowl; set aside.
- Prepare ribs by drying them and removing the membrane.
- Rub the spice mixture generously on both sides of the ribs.
- Smoke unwrapped ribs at 225°F for three hours, spritzing with apple cider if desired.
- Wrap ribs in foil with butter and apple cider; smoke for an additional two hours.
- Unwrap, brush with BBQ sauce, and smoke again for one hour.
- Let rest before slicing and serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 rib rack (approx. 200g)
- Calories: 500
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 100mg