Our simple Traeger Smoked No-Wrap Pork Ribs might be the easiest ribs you ever make. Seasoned, smoked, and spritzed, you're going to get a nice bite on these with big smokey flavor. No wrapping required! There are also instructions for making these more tender if you're into that sort of thing.

Traeger Smoked No-Wrap Ribs

We love pork ribs. Whether we're making Traeger Baby Back Ribs that are so tender they fall off the bone, or some Country Ribs, baby back ribs with an spicy Asian kick, or St. Louis Ribs, we love them all. You can check out all of our Rib recipes here (including my favorite short rib recipe, ever.)

BUT – all of those recipes include some additional steps beyond just tossing some ribs on the grill, and sometimes I just don't have the bandwidth for it.

This recipe was created out of necessity and laziness. And a healthy dose of curiosity. I hope you enjoy!

Why You'll Love This Dish#

No Wrapping Needed – One steady cook from start to finish.
Deep Smoke Flavor – All that time on the Traeger builds serious flavor.
Great Bark, Perfect Bite – Not mushy, not dry—just right.
Set-And-Smoke Simplicity – Low effort with big payoff.

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Recipe Shopping List

Wondering if you have to hit the store? Here's the list of items you'll need to make this recipe. For specific amounts, please refer to the printable recipe card at the bottom of the post.

Baby Back Pork Ribs – Tender, leaner than spare ribs, and cook evenly at 275°F.
Spicy Brown Mustard – Adds tang and helps the rub stick; no strong mustard flavor after smoking.
BBQ Rub – Pick a bold, balanced rub with heat and depth. Use your favorite pork rub, like my OWYD Spicy Pork Rub for the best results!
Cherry Coke – Sweet and fizzy spritz that helps keep the ribs moist and adds a subtle caramel-cherry note.
BBQ Sauce – Brushed on at the end if you want a saucy finish. Pick something that balances sweet and tangy. Or make some, like this Homemade BBQ Sauce.

Check out our tender fall-off-the-bone 5-4-1 ribs too!

How To Make This Recipe

This is just the overview so you can see what you're actually getting into here. When you are cooking, you'll want to use the full recipe at the bottom of the page.

Preheat Grill – Set your Traeger to 275°F.
Prep Ribs – Remove membrane, pat dry, rub with mustard, and coat with seasoning.
Smoke Bone-Side Down – Place ribs on the grill, close lid, and smoke.
Spritz Often – Every 30–60 minutes, spray ribs with Cherry Coke to keep them juicy.
Check For Bend – After 4–6 hours, they should bend easily without breaking. Add sauce and finish in oven if desired.

Make my Homemade BBQ Sauce for these ribs!

Recipe FAQ

How do you store leftovers?

Store them in a big baggie or another airtight container. You do you. I've even stored them wrapped up in foil or in a baking pan that's covered.

What's the best way to reheat leftovers?

The best way would be a gentle heat. I like to reheat mine in a covered baking dish with some liquid in it like beer or hard cider. It steams the ribs gently. It will make them more tender, so if you don't like that kind of thing, be aware!

Our Homemade BBQ Rub is perfect for these ribs!

More Ribs To Love

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Yield: 4 servings

Traeger Smoked No-Wrap Pork Ribs

These no-fuss Traeger No-Wrap Ribs are amazing! Cooked straight through at 275°, no-wrap needed, until they are bendy and tender.

Prep Time 15 minutes

Cook Time 5 hours

Total Time 5 hours 15 minutes

Ingredients

2 racks baby back pork ribs
3 tablespoons spicy brown mustard
4 tablespoons OWYD Spicy Pork Rub
1 cup Cherry Coke
1 cup BBQ sauce

Instructions

Preheat your grill to 275°.
Remove the membrane from the back of the ribs (if it still has one.)
Pat the ribs dry with paper towels and then rub the top with the spicy brown mustard. Sprinkle both sides with the Midnight Toker rub. (You can use whatever your favorite rub is if you don't have Midnight Toker yet!)
Place bone-side down on the grill. Close the lid and cook for 4-6 hours, spritzing every 30-60 minutes with Cherry Coke, until the ribs bend easily when you pick them up with tongs. They won't fall apart, and will still have some bite to them at this point.
If you like your ribs more tender than this, you can toss them in a big baking pan, pour the bbq sauce over the top and some beer in the bottom, and cook in the oven for another hour or two at 300°.

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Nutrition Information:

Yield:

Serving Size:

1
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 188Total Fat: 4gSaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 9mgSodium: 864mgCarbohydrates: 37gFiber: 1gSugar: 30gProtein: 3g

Nutrition data provided here is only an estimate.

Jeff

Saturday 6th of January 2024

I just made these, outside on my Traeger in 30 deg. temp. They were done in three hours so be careful of the 4-6 hour estimate.

Anca

Friday 26th of July 2024

@Steve, but we love them falling off the bone!! Absolutely nothing wrong w. That. It’s everyone’s preference. I always smoke mine for 3 hrs, wrap and cook at 225 for another 2, 2.5 depending on their size. Everyone has said for the last 10 years that we make the most juicy, tender, flavorful ribs EVER!!! 😁

Steve

Friday 21st of June 2024

@Jeff, I agree 3 hrs at 275 is about perfect. 4 to 6 hrs and you have sloppy fall off the bone ribs

Nicole Johnson

Thanks for the update! It is crazy how widely the time varies on ribs, isn’t it? That’s part of the reason I hate giving time estimates. It can definitely go outside of that in either direction. Appreciate the feedback, and for you stopping by!