Beef Ribs

Ingredients

Simple Traeger Beef Rib Marinade

• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 1/4 cup coconut aminos or low-sodium soy sauce
• 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
• 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
• 1 tablespoon smoked paprika
• 1 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 teaspoon onion powder
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• Optional: 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup

Instructions

1. Mix all ingredients together.
2. Place ribs in a large zip bag or glass dish.
3. Pour marinade over ribs.
4. Refrigerate 4–12 hours (overnight is ideal).
5. Remove ribs 30 minutes before smoking.

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Dry Rub (My Favorite for Beef Ribs)

After marinating, pat the ribs dry and apply:

• 2 tablespoons coarse black pepper
• 2 tablespoons smoked paprika
• 1 tablespoon garlic powder
• 1 tablespoon onion powder
• 2 teaspoons kosher salt
• 1 teaspoon chili powder
• 1 teaspoon mustard powder

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Traeger Cooking Method

Temperature

• Set Traeger to 225°F

Wood Pellets

Good choices:

• Hickory
• Oak
• Mesquite (stronger)
• Cherry mixed with oak

Smoking

1. Place ribs bone-side down.
2. Smoke for 3 hours.

Wrap

After 3 hours:

• Place ribs on foil or butcher paper.
• Add:
  • 2 tablespoons beef broth
  • 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
  • Optional: 1 tablespoon butter

Wrap tightly.

Continue Cooking

• Smoke another 2–3 hours at 225°F.
• Ribs are done when:
  • Internal temperature reaches about 200–205°F.
  • A probe slides in with little resistance.

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Optional Barbecue Glaze

During the last 30 minutes:

Mix:

• 1/2 cup barbecue sauce
• 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
• 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce

Brush lightly on the ribs and return to the smoker uncovered.

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Anti-Inflammatory Twist

Since you often focus on anti-inflammatory cooking:

• Use avocado oil instead of vegetable oil.
• Choose a barbecue sauce without high-fructose corn syrup.
• Add fresh rosemary and thyme to the marinade.
• Serve with:
  • Grilled zucchini from your garden
  • Coleslaw made with olive oil vinaigrette
  • Roasted sweet potatoes
  • Fresh tomato and basil salad

The combination of smoked beef, fresh herbs, colorful vegetables, and healthy fats creates a meal that is both satisfying and aligned with your anti-inflammatory nutrition philosophy.