Step 1

Trim the ribs and peel away membrane from the back of ribs by using a butter knife to loosen the membrane over a center rib, then gripping with a paper towel and tearing away. Season both sides evenly with Traeger Pork & Poultry Rub, then let sit for 20 minutes at room temperature or up to 4 hours in the refrigerator.

Step 2

When ready to cook, set the Traeger temperature to 225℉ and preheat with the lid closed for 15 minutes.

Step 3

Add the apple juice to a spray bottle.

Step 4

Place the ribs, bone-side down, directly on the grill grates. Spray the ribs evenly with the apple juice, then close the lid and cook for 3 hours.

Step 5

Remove the ribs from the grill and wrap each rack in aluminum foil, dividing the remaining apple juice between the foil packets before sealing tightly.

Step 6

Insert the probe horizontally into the meaty side of one of the racks of ribs , avoiding the bones. Return the wrapped ribs to the grill, meat-side down. Close the lid and smoke until the internal temperature reaches 203°F, 1-3 hours more.

Step 7

Unwrap the ribs and brush a light layer Traeger Sweet & Heat BBQ Sauce on both sides of each rack.

Step 8

Return the ribs to the grill, meat-side up. Close the lid and cook until the sauce sets, about 10 minutes.

Step 9

Remove the ribs from the grill and let rest for 10 minutes, then slice between the bones into individual ribs before serving. Enjoy!