Ultimate Easy BBQ Recipe for Ribs
How To Grill Ribs on Your BBQ
Cost: Depends on Ribs
Equipment
- 1 BBQ Grill
Materials
- 1 Heavy Duty Foil Pan
- Rub (Store bought or your own recipe)
Instructions
- Prep the Ribs - Membrane and Rub: First, try to remove the membrane from the back of the ribs. If you can’t remove it, then score it with a knife. Then, place ribs in a heavy-duty foil pan and sprinkle on both sides with your BBQ rub. You can use a store bought rub, your recipe, or just some pepper and a little salt. Wrap with Cover and chill for about 30 minutes. If you pile the rub on then keep them chilled longer to allow the seasoning to dissolve and soak in. You can go the marinade route as well.
- Prep the Grill – AKA Preheat, Soak wood Chips: At least 1 hour before grilling, soak wood chips in enough water to cover. Drain before using. Use a wood chip holder or wrap in foil and poke foil with a few holes. Fire up the grill, charcoal, or gas, and allow to pre-heat. Try to use a covered grill. You can add a drip pan filled with a liquid such as juice, beer, or water. This adds flavor and moisture.
- Grill, Turn, Repeat: Start with some direct grilling by placing the ribs, bone side down, on the grate DIRECTLY over the hot coals! Quickly grill both sides over the higher heat to add some golden color and some grill marks. Now, baste, and move the ribs to a cooler zone. Grill covered for 30 minutes, rotate and baste, and close the lid for another 30 minutes. Maintain a grilling temp of around 250 - 300 degrees. Do this for about an hour and a half.
- Wrap, Grill, Turn, Repeat: Carefully wrap the ribs in foil and repeat the grilling process. You can cut the ribs into two pieces to make them easier to handle. Follow the same grill, rotate, and flip method for about an hour or two. Repeat as needed until you notice the juice dripping at a more rapid pace from the foil. Check to see if the meat has pulled back slightly from the bone.
- Rest and Serve: When done, keep wrapped in foil and allow to rest for several minutes. Serve as racks, half racks, or sliced double bone portions.
Notes
The Cheater Hack! It’s Not Hard – Trust me, just remember to remove, or score, the membrane and apply your rub/seasoning. Then you can probably condense everything mentioned above into these easy-to-remember steps; Grill your ribs covered over low heat, turn and rotate every 20-30 minutes and repeat. Then, wrap in foil and do the same thing until juices are flowing and ribs are done to your liking.
One note, cooking times vary depending on temps, your grill, and many other factors so prep and plan!