How Long to Cook Ribs on Traeger at 225 for Perfect Results

Ingredients:

• St. Louis spare ribs
• 1 stick butter
• 1 cup apple juice
• Traeger Pork & Poultry Rub
• 1/2 cup brown sugar
• Honey
• Texas Spicy Sauce
• Apricot Sauce

Steps:

1. Trimming the Ribs:

   • Remove the silver skin from the meat side down.
   • Trim excess fat and align rib bones.
   • Cut to make a uniform rack, removing the first rib.

2. Seasoning the Ribs:

   • Spritz ribs with apple juice.
   • Sprinkle with Traeger Pork & Poultry Rub.
   • Refrigerate for 2-4 hours after wrapping in plastic wrap.

3. Cooking on a Pellet Grill:

   • Preheat Traeger to 225°F.
   • Place ribs on the grill, spritzing with apple juice every half hour for 4 hours.
   • Wrap ribs in foil with honey, brown sugar, and butter. Increase grill temp to 275°F.
   • Cook until internal temp is 204°F.
   • Sauce ribs with a blend of Texas Spicy Sauce and Apricot Sauce, then grill for an additional 5 minutes.
   • Let rest uncovered for 10 minutes before serving.

Pork Ribs on a Pellet Grill

Grilling the perfect rack of pork ribs is both an art and a science. With the right techniques and ingredients, you can achieve competition-level results right in your backyard. Here’s how to master the process using a Traeger grill.

Ingredients and Preparation

To begin, gather high-quality ingredients including St. Louis spare ribs, butter, apple juice, Traeger Pork & Poultry Rub, brown sugar, honey, and a mix of Texas Spicy Sauce and Apricot Sauce. Properly trimming the ribs is crucial: remove the silver skin, trim excess fat, and shape the rack for uniformity. This ensures even cooking and optimal flavor absorption.

Seasoning and Marinating

The seasoning process starts with a generous spritz of apple juice to help the rub adhere. Apply the Traeger Pork & Poultry Rub evenly, then let the ribs rest in the fridge for a couple of hours to allow the flavors to penetrate.

Smoking and Grilling

Preheat your Traeger to 225°F. The slow and steady heat, along with periodic spritzes of apple juice, helps build a deep, smoky flavor over four hours. Once the ribs reach an internal temperature of 160°F, it’s time for the foil wrap. This step involves a double layer of foil with a layer of honey, brown sugar, and butter. Wrap the ribs tightly, add more apple juice, and return them to the grill at 275°F until they hit 204°F internally.

Finishing Touches

The final step is to sauce the ribs. A blend of Texas Spicy Sauce and Apricot Sauce adds a sweet and tangy glaze. Allow the sauce to set by grilling the ribs for an additional five minutes. Rest the ribs for ten minutes before serving to let the juices redistribute.

By following these steps, you’ll produce ribs that are tender, flavorful, and sure to impress at any gathering.