Grilled Baby Back Ribs Recipe – Make dinner time extraordinary with this amazing grilled pork ribs recipe! The perfectly marinated barbeque flavor will give your meal a sweet and smoky taste. Cooking the ribs on low heat allows for the tenderness and flavor to develop over time. The grilled ribs are tender enough that the meat falls off the bone but still has that great smoky grilled flavor. Delicious! Serve with your favorite sides, and dinner is ready. Enjoy!
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Ingredients list for the grilled ribs recipe
The spice rub:
- 1/4 cup light brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons smoked paprika
- 1 1/2 teaspoons onion powder
- 1 1/2 teaspoons garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon oregano
- 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper (optional)
The grilled ribs:
- 2 racks baby back ribs (about 5 to 6 pounds total)
- 3 tablespoons vegetable oil, plus more for oiling the grates
- 1/2 cup low-sodium chicken stock
- 1 1/2 cup BBQ sauce
- 1 or 2 teaspoons garlic powder
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Grilled Pork Ribs recipe
This grilled pork ribs recipe is simple yet yields amazing results! We use a flavorful spice rub to add more complexity to the dish before slow cooking over indirect heat for 1:30 hour. Then, for that extra charred flavor, quickly grill over direct heat for 20 minutes, brushing with a luscious bbq sauce. Enjoy that sweet and smoky barbeque flavor with your favorite sides for an unforgettable dinner!
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Directions
1. To make the grilled baby back ribs: Preheat your grill to 300˚F (150ºC), with the coals or flames only under one half of the grill.
2. To make the spice rub, mix the brown sugar, smoked paprika, onion powder, garlic powder, salt, black pepper, and cayenne (if using) in a small bowl.
3. Place the rack of ribs on a rimmed sheet pan and remove the tough membrane from the underside of the ribs using a sharp knife . Rub the vegetable oil all over both sides of the ribs, then sprinkle and massage the meat with the spice rub.
4. Place the ribs on the sheet tray, with the curves of the bones facing down. Add the chicken stock to the tray. Wrap the tray tightly with aluminum foil and place on the grill over the side with no coals/flame. Cook over indirect heat until the internal temperature of the ribs reads 180˚F (82ºC) to 190˚F (88ºC), about 90 minutes to 2 hours.
5. Increase the grill temperature to 375˚F (190ºC) and oil the grill grates well. Transfer the ribs directly over the grill grates and brush the tops with the BBQ sauce mixed with garlic powder. Cover and cook for 5 minutes. Carefully turn the ribs over and baste the other side with the BBQ sauce. Cover again and cook for an additional 5 minutes. Continue basting and turning the ribs until the BBQ sauce has created a sticky coating and the ribs are charred in spots, 10 to 20 minutes longer.
6. Transfer the grilled ribs to a cutting board, brush with any remaining sauce, cut into pieces, and serve. Enjoy! ❤️
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Tips for the grilled baby back ribs recipe
- For a smokey flavor, add some wood chips or chunks to your grill.
- After grilling the pork ribs, be sure to rest your ribs for 10 minutes before serving them to allow the juices to redistribute throughout the meat.
Can we make the ribs in the oven?
Yes, you can bake the ribs in a 300°F (150ºC) oven. After 90 minutes, turn the broil mode and follow the directions in step 5 until done.
How to keep the grilled ribs leftovers?
You can keep any pork ribs leftovers for up to 3 days covered in your refrigerator. Rehat on the grill or in the oven.
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