bbq apple cider traeger ribs

here's how to make it!

BBQ Apple Cider Traeger Ribs are the ultimate juicy, meaty, and messy dinner. This classic recipe has a twist of apple cider, making them extra tender. And if you don’t end up with a face full of sauce, you aren’t doing your ribs right!

ingredients

brown sugar garlic powder ancho chile powder salt pepper onion powder smoked paprika cayenne ground cinnamon apple cider honey pork spare ribs BBQ sauce

season and smoke

01

Make the homemade seasoning, then smoke for 2 1/2 hours, meaty side up. 

smoked some more

02

Wrap each rack in foil, drizzling each with some apple cider honey sauce. Smoke for another hour. 

grill

03

Increase heat to High and remove racks from foil. Place them on the grill and cook for another 15 minutes, basting with BBQ sauce. 

rest and slice

04

Let the ribs rest for 10 to 15 minutes before slicing and serving.