Join me as I try to smoke the perfect pork ribs on my Ninja Woodfire Grill – can I nail that tender, fall-off-the-bone goodness?
Today, I’m excited to show you how to achieve mouth-watering, perfectly smoked pork ribs using the Ninja Woodfire Grill. This grill is a beast when it comes to both grilling and smoking, and I’m going to walk you through my process to get those tender, juicy ribs.
When it comes to smoking pork ribs, I think we’ve all been there – you’re standing in front of the grill, staring at those ribs, wondering when they’re going to be done, and more importantly, whether they’re going to be tender or tough as shoe leather. Getting the timing and temperature just right can be a challenge, and it’s easy to end up with ribs that are overcooked, undercooked, or just plain disappointing.
Another common issue is lack of patience. Smoking ribs takes time, and it’s hard to resist the temptation to open up the lid and check on them every five minutes. But trust me, that’s a recipe for disaster. You’ve got to let those ribs cook undisturbed, letting the low heat and smoke work their magic.
And then there’s the issue of temperature control. It’s easy to get the grill too hot, or not hot enough, and that can make all the difference between tender, fall-off-the-bone ribs and tough, chewy ones. And don’t even get me started on the importance of proper ventilation – you’ve got to make sure the smoke is circulating properly, or you’ll end up with ribs that are more steamed than smoked.
So, how do you overcome these challenges and achieve those perfectly smoked ribs? Well, that’s what I’m going to show you today.
First, I’m going to start by prepping my ribs. I’m using a BBQ rub, and I’m going to make sure to give those ribs a good coating, making sure to get all the nooks and crannies. Then, I’ll set up my Ninja Woodfire Grill for smoking, getting the temperature just right and making sure the pellets are burning low and slow.
Once the grill is set, I’ll add my ribs, closing the lid and letting the magic happen. I’ll be checking on them periodically, giving them a spritz, but I’ll be resisting the temptation to open up the lid and mess with them too much. I want to let that low heat and smoke do its thing, breaking down the connective tissues and infusing those ribs with flavor.
As the hours tick by, I’ll be keeping an eye on the temperature, making sure it stays within the sweet spot. And when the time is right, I’ll take those ribs off the grill, and…
Oh, man – look at those ribs! They’re perfectly smoked, with a beautiful bark and a tender, juicy interior. You can see the meat just falling off the bone, and the flavor is out of this world. The smokiness is rich and deep, and the texture is just right – not too tender, not too tough, but just right.
So, what’s the secret to achieving perfectly smoked ribs like these? It’s all about patience, temperature control, and using the right tools for the job. The Ninja Woodfire Grill makes it easy to get those ribs just right, and with a little practice, you can be achieving ribs like these in no time.
• Remove the back membrane from ribs, trim any loose pieces.
• Depending on what Woodfire you are using, you may need to cut the rack of ribs in half.
• Season all sides of the ribs with BBQ Rub.
• Add pellets to pellet hopper.
• Set Woodfire to Smoker setting at 225F (107C). You can leave the default time as is.
• Hit the start button and let Woodfire go through the IGN process.
• Place ribs in the Woodfire.
• Close the lid and begin smoking the ribs.
• After 60 minutes, spritz them down with a mix of water and 2 oz of apple juice. Close lid.
• Check on ribs every 15-20 minutes, spitz them if they appear to be dry.
• Continue smoking ribs until they hit 205F (96C).
• Brush the ribs down with the BBQ sauce.
• Close the lid and smoke for another 5 minutes to set the BBQ sauce.
• Remove the ribs from the Woodfire.
• Slice them between the bones and enjoy!
Smoked Pork Ribs
Equipment
- 1 Ninja Woodfire Grill
Instructions
- Remove the back membrane from ribs, trim any loose pieces.
- Depending on what Woodfire you are using, you may need to cut the rack of ribs in half.
- Season all sides of the ribs with BBQ Rub.
- Add pellets to pellet hopper.
- Set Woodfire to Smoker setting at 225F (107C). You can leave the default time as is.
- Hit the start button and let Woodfire go through the IGN process.
- Place ribs in the Woodfire.
- Close the lid and begin smoking the ribs.
- After 60 minutes, spritz them down with a mix of water and 2 oz of apple juice. Close lid.
- Check on ribs every 15-20 minutes, spitz them if they appear to be dry.
- Continue smoking ribs until they hit 205F (96C).
- Brush the ribs down with the BBQ sauce.
- Close the lid and smoke for another 5 minutes to set the BBQ sauce.
- Remove the ribs from the Woodfire.
- Slice them between the bones and enjoy!
