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Smoked BBQ Pork Ribs on Electric Grill

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Prep
30m
Cook
180m
Total
210m
Servings
4
Difficulty
Hard

Smoked BBQ pork ribs are a quintessential dish for any backyard gathering, offering a savory and smoky flavor that is hard to resist. Utilizing the Ninja Woodfire Pro Connect XL OG951, you can achieve authentic smoked ribs without the traditional charcoal grill. This grill's advanced app-connected smoking capabilities allow for precise temperature control and consistent smoking, perfect for long, slow cooking sessions needed for tender ribs. The preparation involves applying a flavorful dry rub over the ribs, which includes a mixture of salt, pepper, and a BBQ seasoning of your choice. This rub infuses the meat with flavors that enhance the overall barbecue experience. Smoking the ribs at a low temperature of 225°F for two hours allows the smoke to penetrate deeply, imparting a rich aroma and taste. After the initial smoke, the ribs are basted with apple juice, then wrapped in foil to continue cooking. This step helps retain moisture, resulting in juicy, fall-off-the-bone ribs. The final step involves brushing the ribs with BBQ sauce and grilling them uncovered for an additional 15 minutes, which caramelizes the sauce and adds a beautiful finish. The Ninja Woodfire Pro Connect XL OG951 ensures that these ribs are cooked to perfection, making them a staple for any BBQ enthusiast.

Ingredients

  • 2 racks pork ribs
  • 1/4 cup BBQ dry rub
  • 1 cup apple juice
  • 1/4 cup BBQ sauce
  • Wood chips (for smoking)
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp black pepper

Instructions

  1. 01

    Preheat the grill to 225°F with wood chips for smoking.

  2. 02

    Rub ribs with olive oil, salt, pepper, and BBQ dry rub.

  3. 03

    Place ribs on the grill, meat-side up, and smoke for 2 hours.

  4. 04

    Baste ribs with apple juice, then wrap in foil and cook for 1 hour.

  5. 05

    Unwrap ribs, brush with BBQ sauce, and grill for an additional 15 minutes.

Pro Tips

Tips for this cook

  • Use soaked wood chips for a consistent smoke flavor.
  • Allow ribs to rest for 10 minutes after grilling for juicier meat.

We recommend for this recipe

Ninja Woodfire Pro Connect XL OG951

Ninja Woodfire Pro Connect XL OG951

4.7/5$449

This grill's app-connected smoking capability is ideal for achieving authentic smoked BBQ ribs.

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