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Beef Back Ribs on the Pellet Grill

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Active Time4 hours 30 minutes
Resting Time30 minutes
Total Time4 hours

Ingredients

  • 2, 1/2 half racks Beef back ribs

Dry Rub

  • 1/2 tbsp Diamond crystal kosher salt
  • 1/2 tbsp 16 mesh black pepper
  • 1/2 tsp Celery salt

Instructions

  • Remove the beef ribs from the vacuum packaging and discard it in the trash. Pat dry the meat with paper towels.
    2, 1/2 half racks Beef back ribs
  • Remove or score the membrane with a knife.
  • Combine the rub in the specified quantities and apply to both sides of the meat.
    If you didn't opt to remove the membrane, I wouldn't bother seasoning the membrane-side.
    1/2 tbsp Diamond crystal kosher salt, 1/2 tbsp 16 mesh black pepper, 1/2 tsp Celery salt
  • Allow the marinade to dry brine over night in the refrigerator or for at least 2 hours.

Smoking the Beef Ribs

  • Set your pellet grill to 225 F.
    My pellet grill has a "swing" mode that allows for more smoke so I used that (called "non-pid")
  • Place the meat in the center of the grates and allow to smoke for 2-3 hours or until the bark is set and the meat is a dark mahagony color.
  • Then wrap in foil or butcher paper and return to the smoker for 1 hour.
  • After 1 hour, check the meat for tenderness.
    Use a probe thermometer or a toothpick to probe the meat between the bones. The probe should go in and out of the meat with no resistance.
    Typically at 195-205F internal the meat should be tender. For me this was 202F.
  • Once tender, rest the meat while wrapped for 15-30 minutes.
  • Then slice the meat between the bone and enjoy!