First time doing ribs. Turned out phenomenal.

🔧 Settings:
• Temp: 225°F the entire cook
• Pellets: Traeger Signature Blend
• Total Time: ~5 hours

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✅ Step-by-Step Breakdown:

1. Prep (30 min before cook)
   • Remove silver skin from the bone side
   • Pat ribs dry.
   • Lightly coat with yellow mustard as binder
   • Apply a generous dry rub (Traeger Apple & Honey)

Let sit at room temp while your Traeger preheats to 225°F.

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1. Smoke – 3 Hours (Unwrapped)
   • Place ribs bone side down, centered on the grill.
   • You’ll start seeing a rich reddish bark forming.

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1. Wrap – 1.5 Hours (Foiled)
   • Remove ribs and place on foil (heavy-duty preferred).
   • Add inside the foil:
   • 2 tbsp butter (sliced into pats)
   • 2 tbsp brown sugar
   • 2–3 tbsp apple juice or honey (I did honey)
   • Tightly wrap and return to grill, still at 225°F.

This steams and tenderizes without overcooking.

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1. Finish – 30–45 Minutes (Unwrapped)
   • Carefully unwrap and place ribs back on the grill.
   • Brush with your favorite BBQ sauce if desired.
   • Let the sauce set and caramelize. Keep an eye to avoid burning due to sugars.

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1. Rest – 10 Minutes
   • Remove from smoker, tent with foil, and let them rest before slicing.