Description
This Pit Boss pellet smoker rib recipe delivers tender, juicy, fall-off-the-bone ribs with rich smoky flavor. Using a simple dry rub, apple juice for moisture, and a foolproof step-by-step method, these ribs turn out perfectly every time with minimal effort.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 racks pork ribs (St. Louis style, baby back, or spare ribs)
- 3 cups apple juice
- 1/4 cup avocado oil
- 1 cup dry rub
- 1 cup BBQ sauce (optional)
Instructions
- Remove membrane from ribs and pat dry.
- Coat ribs with avocado oil.
- Apply dry rub evenly on all sides.
- Preheat smoker to 200°F.
- Smoke ribs for 2 hours.
- Wrap in foil with apple juice and cook at 250°F for 2 hours.
- Increase heat to 350°F, unwrap, and optionally add BBQ sauce.
- Cook for 15 minutes.
- Rest for 10 minutes, slice, and serve.
Notes
Use oak or mesquite pellets for the best smoky flavor. Avoid overly sweet rubs since the apple juice adds natural sweetness. Always remove the membrane for better texture. Let ribs rest before slicing and aim for an internal temperature of 175°F to 180°F.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 hours 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Smoking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 820mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 115mg