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Baby Back Ribs (Grill Recipe)

Course Main Course
Cuisine American, BBQ
Keyword Baby Back Ribs, bbq Sauce, Dry Rub
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 4 hours
Servings 6
Calories 463kcal

Equipment

  • 1 Charcoal grill
  • 1 Lump Charcoal
  • 1 Wood Chips

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Trim off any excess fat and remove the membrane from the back side of the ribs and then pat dry with a paper towel
  • Brush a light coating of yellow mustard on both sides of the ribs, then season liberally with dry rub seasoning. Go heavier on the meat side and lighter on the bone side. Let ribs rest while you light the fire.
  • Set up your grill for indirect 2-zone cooking. I use a coal basket to keep the charcoal off to one side, but you can just pile it up if you don't have one. Pour out a layer of charcoal then, sprinkle a layer of wood chunks or chips, then cover with a second layer of charcoal. Light a firestarter at one end of the charcoal so that it will burn slowly across all the wood for constant smoke.
  • Place ribs on the grill opposite the fire source. If cooking more than 2 racks, you can use a rib rack to stack them vertically.
  • You want to maintain a smoking temperature between 250-275 degrees F. you may need to adjust the vents as needed. I recommend the vent be turned so it is over the ribs to create better airflow.
  • Smoke the ribs for about 3 hours. Check the ribs once an hour to ensure they are not drying out. If dry, you can spray them with cooking oil or butter to keep the ribs moist.
  • Use a probe thermometer to check the tenderness. The ideal temperature will be around 200-205 degrees F. If you are looking for fall-off-the-bone ribs, you will need to cook them a little longer, and you may want to wrap the ribs in foil for the last hour.
  • Once the ribs are tender, you can either sauce them up and then cook for 5-10 minutes to let the sauce tack up, or if you prefer dry-rubbed ribs, then remove the ribs and let rest for 5 minutes before serving.

Notes

Serving Size 1/3 Rack of ribs
To reheat ribs, wrap them in foil with a few tbsp of sauce or water, and heat in the oven at 350 for 5-10 minutes until warm.
Ribs are good in the fridge for 3-5 days
Freeze in a tightly sealed container for up to 90 days

Nutrition

Calories: 463kcal | Carbohydrates: 9g | Protein: 37g | Fat: 31g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 13g | Trans Fat: 0.3g | Cholesterol: 130mg | Sodium: 384mg | Potassium: 531mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 157IU | Vitamin C: 0.5mg | Calcium: 96mg | Iron: 3mg