Pellet Grill Smoked Ribs Recipe Homemade Blueberry Bourbon BBQ Sauce | Z GRILLS 11002b Pellet Grill

pork ribs

🥗Healthier: turkey ribs

💰Cheaper: pork shoulder

Turkey ribs are leaner, while pork shoulder is often more affordable.

barbecue sauce

🥗Healthier: homemade barbecue sauce

💰Cheaper: ketchup

Homemade sauce can be healthier with less sugar, while ketchup is budget-friendly.

Prepare the pork spare ribs by removing any loose fat and the membrane from the back.

Rub the dry rub spices generously on both sides of the ribs.

Let the ribs marinate for 2-3 hours before cooking.

Preheat the pellet grill to 250°F (121°C).

Place the ribs in the pellet grill and cook for 1 hour without opening the lid.

After 1 hour, check the ribs for even cooking and spritz with water if needed.

Prepare the blueberry bourbon barbecue sauce by cooking onion and garlic together for about 1 minute.

Add jalapeno and cook for another 1-2 minutes.

Pour in 1/2 cup bourbon and ignite to burn off the alcohol.

Add brown sugar, ketchup, apple cider vinegar, and simmer for 10 minutes.

Stir in 1 pint of blueberries and simmer for another 10 minutes.

Emulsify the sauce until smooth and cook down for an additional 10-15 minutes to thicken.

Check the ribs for tenderness; they should probe like butter and reach an internal temperature of 195-200°F (90-93°C).

Baste the ribs with the blueberry bourbon barbecue sauce and cook for an additional 15-30 minutes to tighten the sauce.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

Spice Level:

Dietary