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Perfectly Smoked Redneck Ribs (Pellet Smoker Version)

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Ingredients
  

  • 4 pounds country-style pork ribs
  • 1 teaspoon of salt
  • 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder

BBQ Sauce:

  • 1 cup ketchup
  • 3/4 cup apple jelly
  • 1/2 cup steak sauce
  • 1/4 cup packed brown sugar

Instructions
 

  • Start the pellet smoker according to normal operations and preheat to 250˚.
  • In a medium bowl, combine salt, pepper, onion powder, and garlic powder.
  • Rub the mixture on the ribs.
  • Place the ribs on the middle rack in smoker and smoke for 1 hour.
  • In a small saucepan over medium heat, combine ketchup, apple jelly, steak sauce, and brown sugar and heat until well blended.
  • Remove the ribs and baste them with the homemade barbecue sauce.
  • Double-wrap in heavy-duty aluminum foil and return them to the smoker.
  • Smoke the ribs for another 2 hours or until tender (internal temperature should reach 165°F).
  • Remove the ribs and baste them with more sauce and serve!