No Wrap, No Sauce Ribs

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Ribs are my absolute favorite thing to put on the smoker. Sure, there are many recipes out there, but this no wrap, no sauce rib recipe showcases how simple it can be. This one is for the cul-de-sac cook who is sitting around all afternoon by the pool or the backyard pitmaster at the lake who wants to make some delicious ribs by doing the least amount of work.

Prep Time20

Cook Time5 30

Resting Time10

Total Time6

Course: Main Course

Servings: people

Equipment

1 Traeger Timberline XL

Ingredients

1 Slab Baby Back Ribs
2 tbsp yellow mustard
2 tbsp Smoked Q Rock's Anytime Seasoning
1 tbsp Smoked Q Rock's Smashville HOT Spice Blend
1 tbsp Smoked Q Rock's Hey Boo! Spice Blend

Instructions

I cooked these ribs on my Traeger at 275ºF. This temperature is perfect for maintaining the desired texture while ensuring the ribs are cooked within a fairly reasonable timeframe.
To begin the prep of these baby back ribs, I used my finger to get underneath the membrane on the underside of the rib. Then, using a paper towel, I removed this thin layer, allowing for the maximum flavor to adhere from the rub and the smoke.
To ensure the rub stays on the ribs, I coated them with yellow mustard before layering on the seasoning. Starting with my trusted Smoked Q Rock’s Anytime Seasoning blend on the underside, I then added Smoked Q Rock’s Smashville HOT spice blend for an extra kick.
I then applied a generous layer of yellow mustard to the top side, followed by Smoked Q Rock’s Anytime Seasoning blend. Then, I added a generous layer of Smoked Q Rock’s Hey Boo! Honey spice blend to finish off the prep.
This one is very simple, let the ribs roll on the Traeger at 275º until the meat hits 198º. This often takes between 5 to 6 hours.
Once they have hit temp, I removed them from my Traeger, let them rest for about 10 minutes before separating.

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