Description
These Pit Boss recipes deliver juicy smoked chicken and fall-off-the-bone beef ribs, perfect for easy backyard BBQs. Full of flavor, low on effort!
Ingredients
Smoked Beef Back Ribs
Beef back ribs
Your favorite dry rub
Apple juice
Barbecue sauce (optional)
Beer Can Chicken
Whole chicken
Olive oil
Poultry seasoning or spice blend
One can of soda (lemon-lime or cola, half poured out)
Instructions
Prep the Ribs
Remove the membrane from the back of the ribs. Generously coat with dry rub and let rest. Preheat Pit Boss to 225°F.Smoke the Ribs
Place ribs bone-side down on the grill. Smoke for 3 hours, spritzing with apple juice every hour to retain moisture.Wrap and Continue Cooking
Wrap ribs in foil with a splash of apple juice. Return to grill for 2 more hours to tenderize.Final Hour
Unwrap ribs, brush with BBQ sauce if desired, and cook uncovered for 1 hour until caramelized.Prep the Chicken
Preheat grill to 350°F. Rinse and pat dry the chicken. Rub with olive oil and season generously.Mount the Chicken
Insert the can of soda into the cavity of the chicken so it stands upright.Grill the Chicken
Cook upright for about 1.5 hours or until internal temp reaches 165°F.Rest and Serve
Remove chicken from grill carefully. Let rest before carving and serving.
Notes
Use applewood or cherry pellets for a slightly sweet, fruity smoke — great with poultry.
Place a pan of water in the smoker to keep meats from drying out during long cooks.
For best flavor, let the meat rest for 10–15 minutes before slicing.
Store leftovers in airtight containers for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours (for both recipes combined)
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Smoking / Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 510
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 44g
- Cholesterol: 140mg
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