Must-Try Sweet Honey Baby Back Ribs Recipe

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🥗Healthier: agave syrup

💰Cheaper: maple syrup

Agave syrup is lower on the glycemic index, while maple syrup is often more affordable.

barbecue sauce

🥗Healthier: homemade barbecue sauce

💰Cheaper: ketchup with spices

Homemade sauce can reduce preservatives, while ketchup is a budget-friendly alternative.

brown sugar

🥗Healthier: coconut sugar

💰Cheaper: white sugar

Coconut sugar is less processed, while white sugar is often cheaper.

baby back ribs

🥗Healthier: pork loin ribs

💰Cheaper: country-style ribs

Pork loin ribs are leaner, while country-style ribs are generally less expensive.

Trim any excess fat from the ribs using a boning knife.

Peel the membrane off the back of the ribs using a paper towel or butter knife.

Apply yellow mustard as a binder on the ribs.

Season the ribs with Texas sugar seasoning, patting it in to adhere.

Let the seasoning sit on the ribs for a few minutes to adhere properly.

Preheat the Traeger to 275°F using Cherry pellets.

Place the ribs in the Traeger and cook for 2.5 hours until they reach a mahogany color.

Wrap the ribs in foil with a drizzle of agave, a small handful of brown sugar, and some butter.

Return the wrapped ribs to the Traeger and cook for an additional 1.5 to 2 hours until probe tender (just over 200°F).

Remove the ribs from the Traeger and let them rest before serving.

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