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Smoked ribs and pecan pie cooked on a Z Grills cutting board, showcasing the grill's versatility.

Ribs and Pecan Pie

This recipe takes you through the process of preparing and grilling ribs to perfection using a Z Grills pellet smoker. Starting with a homemade rub blend of spices, the ribs are prepped, generously seasoned, and smoked at a low temperature to enhance their natural flavors. The cooking process is meticulously managed with temperature adjustments and wrapping in foil to ensure the ribs are tender and juicy. After hours of slow cooking, the ribs achieve a deep, rich crust, making them irresistibly delicious. This method not only highlights the ribs' smoky taste but also showcases the versatility and precision of cooking with Z Grills.
Servings 4
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 4 hours 30 minutes
Resting Time 5 minutes
Total Time 4 hours 55 minutes

Equipment

  • 1 Z GRILLS multitasker 7052B
  • 1 Z Grills cherry pellets

Ingredients

Pecan Pie

  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 3 tablespoons  light brown sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup light corn syrup
  • 3/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/3 cup salted butter softened or melted
  • 1 tablespoon  cinnamon
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1 1/2 cups pecan halves can chop the pecans or leave them whole

Ribs

  • Spicy Rib Rub
  • ½ cup dark brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoons kosher salt
  • ½ tablespoons dry mustard powder
  • ½ tablespoons garlic powder
  • ½ tablespoons freshly ground black pepper
  • ½ tablespoons cayenne pepper
  • ½ tablespoons smoked paprika

Instructions

Pecan Pie

  • Mix all ingredients and add to a 9inch deep dish pie crust

Ribs

  • Cook the ribs 3 hours @250f
  • Remove ribs at that 3-hour mark and wrap in foil with 4 dabs of butter and some rub. Cook ribs until tender. Proximity 4 1/2 hours
  • Remove and let rest 5 minutes

Notes

Pouring granulated sugar into a mixing bowl with other ingredients for pecan pie filling on a Z Grills cutting board.
Sweet beginnings! 🥧 Mixing up the magic for our pecan pie filling.
A pecan pie with whole pecans on top, freshly prepared and placed on a grill for baking.
Who says you can't bake on a grill? 🥧 Toasting our pecan pie to perfection!
Checking the temperature of a freshly grilled pecan pie with a digital thermometer.
Temperature check! 🔥 Nailing the perfect pecan pie on our grill with precision cooking.
Chef skillfully trimming fat from ribs on a Z Grills cutting board, preparing the meat for smoking.
Prep like a pro! ✂️🍖 Trimming the fat for the most flavorful smoked ribs. #RibsPrep #GrillMaster
Generously applying a homemade spice rub to a prepared slab of ribs on a Z Grills cutting board.
Spice it up! 🌶️ Layering our special rub on the ribs for that perfect smoke.
A freshly baked pecan pie cooling on a grill, showcasing a crispy crust and a rich pecan topping.
Fresh out of the grill! 🥧 Our pecan pie just got a smoky upgrade, proving everything tastes better on a Z Grill! #PecanPie #GrillMaster
Grilled ribs with a glossy, caramelized crust being held with gloved hands over a Z Grills cutting board, showcasing the deep, rich barbecue color.
Nothing beats the deep, smoky flavor of ribs fresh off the grill. 🍖✨ Dive into these Z Grills masterpieces! #GrillLovers #BBQRibs
Top view of a perfectly baked pecan pie with a golden crust and neatly arranged pecan halves on a Z Grills wooden cutting board.
Sweet, nutty perfection fresh off the grill! 🥧🔥 Check out this pecan pie masterpiece made on a Z Grill. #BakingOnGrill #PecanPie
Smoked ribs and pecan pie cooked on a Z Grills cutting board, showcasing the grill's versatility.
Who knew a grill could do this? 🍖🥧 Smoked ribs and homemade pecan pie, all grilled to perfection on our Z Grill!
Cost: 20
Course: Appetizer, Dessert, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Pie, Ribs