🔥 Smoked Party Ribs on Pit Boss Pellet Grill | Sweet Chipotle Dry Rub & Bold BBQ Sauces 🍖

pork ribs

🥗Healthier: chicken thighs

💰Cheaper: pork shoulder

Chicken thighs are lower in fat, while pork shoulder is often more affordable.

barbecue sauce

🥗Healthier: homemade tomato sauce

💰Cheaper: ketchup

Homemade sauce can be lower in sugar, while ketchup is a cost-effective alternative.

dry rub spices

🥗Healthier: herbs and spices

💰Cheaper: simple seasoning

Using fresh herbs can reduce sodium intake, while simple seasoning is budget-friendly.

apple cider vinegar

🥗Healthier: white vinegar

💰Cheaper: lemon juice

White vinegar is lower in calories, while lemon juice offers a tangy flavor.

Remove the silver skin from the bottom of the ribs.

Slice each rib individually around the bone.

Coat the ribs fully with sweet chipotle dry rub, ensuring all sides are seasoned.

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

Place the ribs on their side in the smoker and smoke for 1 hour.

After 1 hour, rotate and flip the ribs to cook the other side evenly.

Continue smoking the ribs for a total of 2 and a half hours, aiming for an internal temperature of 165-170°F (74-77°C).

Remove the ribs from the smoker and place them in a tin foil tray with butter, brown sugar, and bold and smoky grilling sauce.

Fully coat the ribs with the sauce mixture, squeezing the bottle to ensure they are well covered.

Cover the ribs with tin foil and return them to the smoker for 1 hour to braise in the sauce.

Remove the foil and let the ribs cook for an additional 15 minutes to allow the sauce to tack up.

Serve the ribs with sides such as potatoes and corn.

Cooking Techniques

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