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Youve got these pork ribs covered in a sticky, caramelized glaze sitting on white plates. Theres also a side salad with croutons, lettuce, and tomatoes chilling on the edge of another plate.

Smoked Pork Ribs on a Pellet Grill (Easy & Tender)

Author: Madison Reid
Total Time: 4 hours 15 minutes
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 4 hours
Servings: 8
Fire up your pellet grill for these juicy smoked pork ribs! Whether you like sweet, smoky, or spicy, this easy recipe guarantees fall-off-the-bone ribs packed with bold BBQ flavor.

Ingredients

  • 2 racks of pork ribs
  • 2 tbsp fine sea salt
  • 2 tbsp brown sugar
  • 1 tbsp pepper
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp chili powder
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1 tsp cumin

Foil Wrap

  • 1 cup unsalted butter melted
  • 1/2 cup honey

Instructions

  • Start your pellet smoker with the lid open and set it to smoke until a flame is set and the grill is smoking.
  • Shut the lid of the smoker and turn it up to 250 degrees. Allow it to preheat while you prepare the ribs.
  • In a small bowl combine the dry rub: 2 tbsp salt, 2 tbsp brown sugar, 1 tbsp pepper, 1 tsp onion powder, 1 tsp garlic powder, 1 tsp chili powder, 1 tsp smoked paprika and 1 tsp cumin.
  • Remove the ribs from their sealing and pat them dry with a few paper towels.
  • Remove the silver skin on the backside of the ribs. Start at one end and use a butter knife to lift the skin up until there is enough to hold onto. Carefully peel off the silver skin using a paper towel and your hands.
  • Sprinkle the rub on evenly and pat into the ribs front and back side.
  • Place on the preheated smoker and cook for 2 hours.
  • After 2 hours remove the ribs and prepare the foil wrap. Melt together 1 cup unsalted butter and 1/2 cup honey.
  • Place each rack of ribs on its own large piece of aluminum foil. Pour half the foil wrap butter mixture on each rib. Wrap the foil tightly around the ribs, keeping the mixture inside with the rib rack.
  • Place the wrapped ribs back on the smoker and smoke for an additional 2 hours.
  • Remove and allow to rest for 15 minutes.
  • Slice and enjoy with your favorite BBQ sauce.

Nutrition

Calories: 138kcal Carbohydrates: 22g Protein: 3g Fat: 5g Saturated Fat: 2g Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g Monounsaturated Fat: 2g Trans Fat: 0.05g Cholesterol: 16mg Sodium: 1767mg Potassium: 95mg Fiber: 1g Sugar: 20g Vitamin A: 208IU Vitamin C: 0.2mg Calcium: 16mg Iron: 1mg
Course: Main Course