NINJA WOODFIRE OUTDOOR GRILL ST. LOUIS STYLE BBQ RIBS! Ninja Woodfire Grill Recipes!

[@CookingWithCJ]

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[@johnweimer3249]

Best cook by gut I have seen for this product. I am buying this because my wife has a lung issue and I cannot cook anything at all in the house that makes any kind of smoke not even a toaster. I was hoping this would be a game changer for me and this video tells me it is. I have all kinds of outdoor cookers and smokers, but it gets cold here and I also need some thing that I can cook things that smoke and cooks quick like burgers and steaks. I can’t do that inside on cast-iron anymore because of her condition. This video convinced me this unit is worth it. Thanks

[@CookingWithCJ]

Awesome, glad I could help

[@63Imp283]

You guys are going to love it! Have you bought one yet?

[@staceypost7800]

We made St. Louis ribs using your recipe. First time smoking ribs on Ninja. FANTASTIC!!!

[@CookingWithCJ]

Awesome! thanks!

[@donnakarasek186]

learned that you can add pellets during a cook - just press the "flame" button for 3 seconds to start the ignite cycle again - love your videos CJ

[@CookingWithCJ]

Good to know, I didn’t know that. Thanks!

[@twizack22]

I'll be on the look out for a redo on the ribs with this bit of information. Wish I could taste test it too.😁😁😋😋

[@samlewis4195]

Thank you for this!

[@teresacormier4114]

I just add more and they lite up from the ones at the bottom. I find if I press the button again it just burns up the pellets

[@sjonguh1]

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[@kevinstohlman5180]

Thank you for making me a Rock Star! Just got my grill and tossed their book and followed your instructions from this video and they turned out perfect! When served, the table went silent for a few minutes and then, no one could stop raving about then. Thank you for making it so easy, I just followed your instructions and it turned out perfect! Can’t wait to try meatloaf!

[@CookingWithCJ]

That is awesome! Thank you for the kind words! Cheers

[@davidruderman8158]

CJ is the man when it comes to using the Ninja Woodfire Grill. Used this recipe for baby back ribs and they came out amazing! Used his recipe for pulled pork a few months ago and that came out great too!

[@CookingWithCJ]

Right on! thanks!

[@gwcbilly]

Fair play I’ve been watching your videos for over a year now and the past month I’ve put into practice many things I’ve learned from your channel and now it’s showing significant results. These ribs are absolutely amazing. Especially when using the apple juice to spritz up the bark. Top channel my friend! Keep up the great work buddy ❤

[@coreyray6723]

Many thanks. I do not have a ninja yet, but I do cook ribs in my confection oven. You showed me how to complete them. Place it back in wrapped in aluminum foil, surrounded by sauce and seasonings. Cooking for an additional hour. Then bake for an additional 10 minutes, I believe you said. I appreciate it. I was only ever doing the first step. they were always done, but not as tender as I would want. Thanks

[@CookingWithCJ]

Thank you!!

[@DeathbyBambi]

Just got this grill last night. I'm gonna follow your exact recipe today, they look and sound delicious! Im stoked!

[@CookingWithCJ]

Thank you!!

[@purplelotus3495]

CJ I followed your directions and the ribs were amazing. Thank you.

[@bobbicatton]

Dang, this thing really fills a sweet spot for lots of folks!👏👏👏👏👏👍

[@CookingWithCJ]

Right?! I agree. Thanks Bobbi!

[@kipj9900]

I made these ribs for dinner tonight. Wrapping them in foil made a huge difference and l know it made a difference because I’m not good on the grill. The meat was moist and very tender! 👍🏾

[@CookingWithCJ]

Awesome! Thanks!

[@rodneykoodrayjr2731]

Looking forward to my first cook of ribs on this grill tomorrow . Will follow your guidelines as I am a novice smoker.

[@CookingWithCJ]

Right on! Let me know how it goes.

[@sharonmungall6704]

hey CJ,just got my ninja woodfire today,did baby backs,followed your q,turned out awesome!!! for those wondering about clean up,that was easy used dawn spray and that was it!!! love this thing so far and didnt miss the smoke ring!!! thank you!!!

[@CookingWithCJ]

Awesome! Thank you!

[@Cstrom93]

Bought the ninja xl , your cookbook and I subscribed. Amazing job! Everything I've cooked has been great. Keep the recipes coming. !!!

[@CookingWithCJ]

Thank you!! Appreciate it!

[@63Imp283]

Is that thing big enough for a 20# turkey!?

[@monaotero2105]

I just got my husband this grill and he’s excited to start smoking food! THANK YOU for your videos, I truly appreciate you!

[@CookingWithCJ]

Thank you!!

[@TROYCOOKS]

Those ribs did look very tasty brother CJ!!! You could use a little pink curing salt "Prauge" to get a fake smoke ring. I use it when I bake ribs in the oven and they turn out great. I may have to get one of those Ninja Woodfire grills. Pretty cool little cooker!!! Cheers brother!!!!!

[@CookingWithCJ]

Hey thanks for the tip brother Troy! It is pretty cool. Hope all is well out there. Cheers brother!

[@songsforthedeck1116]

Please dont do this.

[@sarita5211]

CJ your just such an awesome light being. Love your spirit and your passion for good cooking! Your great

[@CookingWithCJ]

Thanks so much

[@TawnHead]

Eating ribs from my Woodfire grill, exactly as you showed us. OMG! They are so good. I also put a corningware casserole of baked beans to smoke, excellant! Thank You CJ, I watch, subscribed, liking, and learning. 👍👍

[@CookingWithCJ]

Awesome! Thank you!

[@judithimgrund1988]

just got this grill and cooked a whole chicken. So good. Do more of these.

[@CookingWithCJ]

Definitely!

[@DEANNAVILJASTE]

Well done sir! Keep up the content on this Ninja smoker. There are lots of things to try and I am subscribed and ready for the ride!

[@CookingWithCJ]

Hey thank you! Appreciate it!

[@63Imp283]

^^^^^^ What he said, keep up the great work CJ

[@oneGINGANINJA]

People sleep on these crossover style grills but they are fun! I’ve got a masterbuilt 20qt air fryer that has a wood chip drawer that sits on the burner. Air fried/smoked wings beats out any other method I’ve tried! Planning on air frying/smoking a 20lb bird for thanksgiving! It can also dehydrate & has tons of space for lots jerky.

[@CookingWithCJ]

Definitely!

[@mariorodriguez6087]

I been following all your recipes bro! My briskets are beast now! Currently right now maming these ribs!! Thank you

[@CookingWithCJ]

Thank you!! Appreciate it!

[@timidchanteuse]

So glad I found your channel before I bought this. I just followed your instructions and these ribs came out great! Juicy and tender and I won’t be DoorDashing from my local BBQ place any more 😋😋😋

[@CookingWithCJ]

Awesome! Thank you!!

[@preese100]

Excellent video...ribs looked amazing. Thanks for sharing!

[@CookingWithCJ]

Appreciate it!

[@rtcoleman3626]

I'm buying my first Ninja Woodfire smoker grill because of you and your videos, I love them don't ever stop and the ribs I have to tell you they look awesome👍👍💯👈

[@CookingWithCJ]

Thank you!!

[@preamble466]

It's amazing that you find time to make outstanding ribs while also co-staring on the show Loudermilk. :) Dude, you sound just like William Sasso.

[@PatriciaWilkinson-l8k]

Thanks!

[@Ronny_Lopez]

That's it!!! I'm subscribed! Bro! You made my first rib cooking experience awesome! Followed this recipe as well as your reverse seared tri tip video! Thank you! Meat was falling off the bone, every bite was soft and delicious! You are the man, bro!

[@CookingWithCJ]

Awesome! Thank you!

[@ShelbyEllis-k2k]

These turned out so good! I got the smoke ring

[@CookingWithCJ]

Awesome!

[@aaasports9898]

This machine finally has me starting to get interested in ninja

[@CookingWithCJ]

Right on!

[@Patriot1459J]

I've got several Ninja cookers, Love them all

[@ibeatmysteak5609]

Same I impulse bought this immediately cannot wait to start making some fire steaks

[@63Imp283]

Indoor grill, double oven, we love them all!

[@wendyhubele6315]

Hey CJ! New to your channel but using this recipe today for the first time! I’ll let you know! Thanks for the video!

[@CookingWithCJ]

Thank you!!

[@840searcher]

Just bought a ninja in the UK. These videos are my go too. Keep up the good work 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@CookingWithCJ]

Thank you!!

[@davidbrodeur50]

Thanks for the recipe. My ribs turned out amazing. I watched other videos and yours was the best.

[@CookingWithCJ]

Awesome! Thank you!

[@mr.alexander522]

Great content bro, I'm sold on this product 💯

[@CookingWithCJ]

Thanks man!

[@danielchristmas6967]

Looks great! CJ the kind of guy i could see myself having a beer (or 6) with!

[@CookingWithCJ]

Thanks! And ya I'm down for a few beers. Cheers

[@805surfgirl]

when you put thme back on the last time was it on grill? Bake? Smoke?

[@kynnermiller.4687]

Came to the comments for the exact question because I was curious. I assume back on bake because he never showed him changing it but I wasn’t sure

[@tpdmotor13]

My machine doesn’t have bake. Just grill smoke and air fry. Which would I use for the last hour ?

[@CookingWithCJ]

Just use the smoker setting the whole way then.

[@michelleclifford168]

HSN has a good deal on them right now. Provides a grill cover and griddle plate.

[@lisac4497]

Followed this to the letter and they were delicious. Next time I’ll bake them just a bit longer but yummm

[@bienmendoza]

amazing, perfect time for some OC backyard bbq

[@CookingWithCJ]

Thanks!

[@VictoriaMullins-i9w]

Just got mine today and followed this method and they were great. I kept telling my kids well that’s how CJ does it. Finally one said who is CJ. I said he’s a you tuber. I got so many cool point with that. 😂

[@AndyGarcia-bu7le]

I tested my grill today and used your method and it came out great!!! Family was impressed. Thanks for posting your method.

[@CookingWithCJ]

Awesome! Thanks for sharing.

[@RandallDelling]

On my oven, with one container of pellets there is plenty of smoke to create an excellent bark. The food does not need more smoke. Yummy!

[@tcevatt50]

Can you also do similar ribs in the oven version?

[@theirrigationdude]

What thermometer are you using when you say instant thermometer?

[@CookingWithCJ]

It’s the Lightning instant read thermometer. Check out my page on thermopro. buythermopro.com/cookwithcj-isale/

[@theirrigationdude]

@@CookingWithCJ ordered! Thank you!

[@CookingWithCJ]

@@theirrigationdudeawesome!

[@chadsheppard3576]

I’m finally excited to try out my new wood fire smoker

[@CookingWithCJ]

You’re gonna dig it!

[@Metaldogg]

Doing St Louis ribs for the 4th of July great vid CJ thanks

[@CookingWithCJ]

Awesome! Thanks!

[@805BBQJUNKIE]

CJ wow that's a little crazy cooker but I like outstanding color and pull back great cook my brother

[@CookingWithCJ]

Thanks brother!

[@williammitchell5391]

CJ...I think you are telling us to pull them beyond the temp they should be...mine are not "falling off the bone" and getting dry...I will keep trying.

[@JoseMartinez-rm4jb]

Same! Been using butcher paper too

[@michaeljoiner4305]

CJ I like your way of grilling the ribs.

[@CookingWithCJ]

Thank you!!

[@Metaldogg]

I don't have the XL, but I do have the indoor grill XL Pro, I tell you what CJ I have followed this but used my own Rub the smell OMG TY BBQ brother

[@CookingWithCJ]

Right on!

[@GretchenMendow]

When you took it out the foil and put it back on the grill did you leave it on bake or change it back to the grill setting ?

[@CookingWithCJ]

Left it bake

[@TheMightyProdigy]

Making these today. Absolutely loved your video

[@CookingWithCJ]

Thank you!!

[@dwaynewladyka577]

I like both types of ribs, savoury and sweet. Sweet and sour is also good, because of the flavour contrast. Those ribs look pretty tasty. Cheers, CJ! ✌️

[@CookingWithCJ]

Awesome! Cheers brother!

[@GrillSergeant]

Oh hot dang CJ those Ribs lookin’ good!

[@CookingWithCJ]

Hey thanks Sarge! Hope all is well out there in the loan star state!

[@bobconfer3182]

I bought a slab of baby back ribs and I'm going to use a Little bit of yellow mustard on them with my favorite rub sprinkled last. I'll smoke them the same way you did in this video and I bet they turn out awesome! I'll spray them with apple juice and water combined

[@CookingWithCJ]

Awesome, thanks!

[@dwalk13live]

CJ thanks for the bake recommendation. I like my ribs sort of crispy or medium well. Would suggest more smoke time, more bake time, or a quick 5 minute grill top closed at the end of cooks cycle ?

[@CookingWithCJ]

Do the whole process, then ya fire it up in the grill setting for a few min.

[@scpumpchump]

Always killing it. Great video!

[@CookingWithCJ]

Cheers!

[@malaika224]

I bought this grill because of your videos. Thanks CJ!❤

[@CookingWithCJ]

Thank you!!

[@dupree46]

2 hour cooking worked for me at 250. Had plenty of smoke and nice and tender. Did apple juice spritz at 1 hour and wrapped after 2 hours. Really tender.. Finger lickin good. Just for the record Pecaaan in Canada and Pecan in the U.S.A Lol Thanks for the video

[@CookingWithCJ]

Right on! Thanks!

[@corneliuseaddy9326]

Used the grill for the first time yesterday. Amazing!!!

[@CookingWithCJ]

Awesome!

[@cowboyup545]

Dude, Made these ribs as your instructions, Man what a BOMB. They were great, served with steak fries and coleslaw. Great recipe. BETTER THA APPLEBEE'S. Thanks man.

[@CookingWithCJ]

Hey thanks! Appreciate it!

[@johnkorte4570]

Heads up! When I want a smoke ring using my electric masterbuilt smoker I just add three to four charcoal briquettes to the smoking wood box and that does the trick. But like you said the ring doesn't mean more flavor it's just a visual coolness thing.

[@CookingWithCJ]

Right on! Thanks!

[@MikeHoncho884]

I can’t believe the stuff that ninja comes out with!!! All of it seems to be fairly decent from the blender all the way to this grill even have a ice cream maker!!! And all of it seems to get fairly decent reviews!!! This grill smoker would be nice for traveling on the road and cooking outside of a hotel room on the tailgate. I looked up the price of that gimmicky knife $97 wow they’re pretty proud of that knife!!!

[@CookingWithCJ]

Yeah they put out some pretty good stuff. Thanks for watching!

[@tiffanyhawkins1829]

This helped me cook my 1st rack of ribs on the NWOG. Thank you!

[@CookingWithCJ]

Awwesome!

[@bubba7626]

Sure glad I found you. My first set turned out so good - wife brought home some more ribs for me to smoke! 😂

[@63Imp283]

@bubba7626 same here! Soo good!

[@andrewbensley6957]

Great informative and educational video for a guy in the UK wanting to dip my toe in the world of smoking some meat. Cheers

[@CookingWithCJ]

Thank you. This is great for beginners. Cheers

[@joerampley1562]

Thanks. Helpful video.

[@CookingWithCJ]

You're welcome!

[@acidjack]

Greetings from germany. I done pulled pork like you did. perfect. thanks.. now i try your ripps. nice work and all the best from germany.

[@CookingWithCJ]

Danka!

[@OfficerPetty14]

After you removed them from the foil and placed them back on to tighten up the top, did you turn the grill off? If not, what function/temperature was the grill on for those last few min?

[@CookingWithCJ]

Just keep it on the smoke or bake feature to set the sauce.

[@gunsey876]

nice work, looking forward to trying this

[@winterking9]

Hi, my Woodfire pro XL does not have the bake function. can I use Air Fry or Roast ? Thanks!

[@CookingWithCJ]

You can keep it on the smoker setting the whole cook

[@dace938]

when you put them back on after the braise, did you keep it on bake at 250 ?

[@katrinadillard7282]

My Ninja only has the smoker, grill and air crisp functions. Can I use the grill setting instead of the bake?

[@CookingWithCJ]

Yes you can.

[@lindasellick8927]

followed your steps and our ribs turned out GREAT! This grill is surpassing all of our expectations and meeting the challenge. we were first going to use it for our motorhome..screw that. We're using it for both home and motorhome. Tonight we're trying the air fryer feature...

[@CookingWithCJ]

Right on! Appreciate it!

[@cowboyup545]

Using ours in when out in motorhome and at home. We were at a campground and cooking a small brisket, I had people all over the place, checking out our Ninja Woodfire grill and plenty on compliments. Later on seen a box outside a camper. YEP Woodfire Grill box from Best Buy LOL;

[@lindasellick8927]

it is the best we've since tried the air fry, and oven. posibilities are endless@@cowboyup545

[@STARMedic28]

Awesome video. Found my way here while looking for info on the Ninja Woodfire grill...

[@CookingWithCJ]

Right on! Thanks for stopping by.

[@ronaldlawson6909]

I have a partially enclosed back porch with windows does the wood fire grill produce a lot of smoke?

[@2Wheels_NYC]

These look excellent CJ! Totally considering this Ninja for the urban setting I'm in!

[@CookingWithCJ]

Yessir! Thanks!

[@walterwhite1]

Do u recommend this grill?

[@CookingWithCJ]

Yes definitely

[@walterwhite1]

@@CookingWithCJ why exactly?

[@libbymears7752]

They look really good.

[@CookingWithCJ]

Thank you!

[@Aussiefilipina70]

Perfection Sir you know what you're doing and as a viewer we do learn from your videos thank you so much

[@CookingWithCJ]

Thanks much!

[@shytguy]

Can you use other brands of pellets?

[@CookingWithCJ]

Yes you can

[@ch1apet761]

It's going to be my first time making ribs on the wood fire tomorrow... I'll use this video as a guide

[@CookingWithCJ]

Right on!

[@jennifergardner566]

When I get mines I will definitely use your method!!!! ❤🎉❤

[@CookingWithCJ]

Thanks!!

[@TheAmericanSmoke]

Great cook CJ! Man, those ribs look excellent. Smoke on brother!!!

[@CookingWithCJ]

Thanks brother!

[@donnastormer9652]

So would you have put an extra cup of pellets in to try for a smoking on your next one?

[@CookingWithCJ]

Nah, I think one cup works for most cooks.

[@williammitchell5391]

Still not "fall of the bone" tender. Have you revived this recipe to help us in achieving this, CJ...taste is woderful...and full of flavor...but, still not what I would expect from a Grill Master like you..I want to keep following you brother...please throw me a lifeline!

[@JaeCruz636]

I guess you missed one of the bones falling out the meat? lol

[@williammitchell5391]

@@JaeCruz636 lol!

[@rickeymulkey8080]

Looking good! This new Ninja looking great.

[@CookingWithCJ]

Appreciate it! Cheers!

[@ingridr8917]

Yum! Can’t wait to try these!

[@CookingWithCJ]

Thank you!!

[@joshuatal97]

My ninja grill smoker version doesn’t have a “bake” setting. Do you think for that part it would be better to use the “grill” setting or to just throw them in a separate oven? Practically I’m not sure how the ninja operates differently in terms of grill vs bake, maybe something with the fan?

[@CookingWithCJ]

Just keep it on smoker setting the whole time.

[@wisperone11]

Great videos. I like my ribs sweet and spicy bold. I think I will follow your advice…I’ll have to write it down and put it in my smoker recipe file! I’d like to try this with big beer ribs!

[@CookingWithCJ]

Right on! Thanks for watching my videos today!

[@TheBeardedItalian]

The pullback on those ribs was amazing CJ! Everything looked delicious brother.

[@CookingWithCJ]

Thanks much! Cheers!

[@GabrielC96]

Just tried out your method with some kinders rub and sauce as I did not have any Kosmosq stuff and it turned out amazing such good color and so freakin tender! Thank you so much for this video and I hope you keep doing more recipes with this grill!

[@CookingWithCJ]

Thank you!!

[@roycer]

Hello! Which Kinders rub did you use?

[@GabrielC96]

@@roycer just their bbq blend

[@roycer]

@@GabrielC96 thank u!

[@lockwoodernest]

Hey, CJ I have a question. I Purchased a wood fire grill and it doesn't have the bake, broil, roast or dehydrated setting's. It just has a grill, smoke and air fry. I wanted to know, when it comes to a baking stage for wrapped ribs. Can I finish the wrapped ribs on the air fryer setting around 325 instead of 350 if my unit had a baking setting?

[@skypilot177]

Is the temperature control infinitely variable? Does the temperature probe version offer any advantage over a separate instant read thermometer?

[@CookingWithCJ]

Yes you can change temps any time. I do not have the unit with the temp probe. I use my wireless TempSpike and instant read thermometers.

[@anthonyshipp1573]

Hey my dude trying out my woodfire grill for the first time. I'm doing your rib recipie they are on the bake setting now and they look awesome. I'll let you know how they turn out

[@CookingWithCJ]

Right on!

[@troyv8302]

Those ribs looked damn good. I started with an MB electric smoker and very rarely got a smoke ring but would get smoke flavor (light flavor but was there), might have something to do with that. In any event, I could see that being a great cooker for apartment living where you're restricted from charcoal or gas.

[@CookingWithCJ]

Yessir! Definitely. Thanks much!

[@dgdigital2659]

I have the Master Built portable tabletop smoker and I get amazing smoke rings, it's a little difficult to load the little tray to add chips or pellets, it uses propane obviously but it's perfect for me I live in an apartment sorry for rambling 😂 but I love my little MB Smoker

[@troyv8302]

@@dgdigital2659 The propane probably helps with that as it gives flame. On the electric smoker, you have the heating element like an oven. Think that is why I never got much smoke rings with the MB electric. That said, to me, it was a great introduction to smoking meats.

[@chef8124u]

Just a thought. When they are done keep them wrapped and clean up the grill plate. Put it back on and set it to grill on high. Finish the ribs on it for some more caramelization and char.

[@paulhaggon4539]

Hey mate completely new to smoking. Got a pro xl ninja and smoked them at the weekend. It went ALOT quicker than this video ribs looked the same size roughly aswell. When I took them out the wrap there was a little pull back but not alot. Ribs weren't as soft as I wanted. Question is.. Am I better to lower the temp and go longer so down to like 100c ? Cheers if you manage to get to respond to this.

[@CookingWithCJ]

You can try to go a little lower, it’ll take a bit more time, but give it a go. My videos are like a basic guide, but there is always a bit of a learning curve with everyone’s own machine. It takes some time, but you’ll get it down.

[@PatriciaWilkinson-l8k]

I am thinking of using my sous vide with the grill....sort of precooks it and leaves in all the flavors....interested in feed back after? Have you done this?

[@CookingWithCJ]

I haven’t tried it before. Not sure how much smoke it would pick up after the soups vide.