Best 8 Bbq Ribs On The Grill Recipes

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**Savor the Ultimate BBQ Ribs Experience: A Culinary Journey of Sweet, Smoky, and Fall-Off-the-Bone Delights**

Prepare to embark on a tantalizing culinary adventure as we delve into the realm of barbecue ribs, a dish that embodies both rustic charm and sophisticated flavors. These succulent ribs, kissed by the gentle smoke of a grill, promise a symphony of taste sensations that will leave you craving for more. In this article, we present a diverse collection of BBQ ribs recipes, each offering a unique interpretation of this classic dish. From the sticky-sweet embrace of honey garlic ribs to the bold and spicy kick of chipotle ribs, and the tangy zest of lemon pepper ribs, there's a recipe here to suit every palate. Whether you prefer a classic dry rub or a luscious glaze, our selection of recipes provides a comprehensive guide to creating fall-off-the-bone ribs that will steal the show at your next backyard gathering or family feast.

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

BEST BARBECUE RIBS EVER



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Provided by Katie Lee Biegel

Time 3h35m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/4 cup brown sugar
2 tablespoons chili powder
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
2 racks baby back ribs
1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
1 cup barbecue sauce

Steps:

  • Combine the brown sugar, chili powder, 1 tablespoon salt, 1 teaspoon black pepper, the oregano, cayenne, garlic powder and onion powder in a small bowl and rub the mixture on both sides of the ribs. Cover and refrigerate 1 hour or overnight.
  • Preheat the oven to 250 degrees F. In a roasting pan, combine the broth and vinegar. Add the ribs to the pan. Cover with foil and tightly seal. Bake 2 hours. Remove the ribs from the pan and place them on a platter. Pour the liquid from the pan into a saucepan and bring to a boil. Lower the heat to a simmer and cook until reduced by half. Add the barbecue sauce.
  • Preheat an outdoor grill to medium high. Put the ribs on the grill and cook about 5 minutes on each side, until browned and slightly charred. Cut the ribs between the bones and toss them in a large bowl with the sauce. Serve hot.

BEST-EVER GRILLED RIBS



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Grilled BBQ ribs might sound intimidating, but they're actually so easy to make. There's no pre-cooking required and they come out smoky and flavorful every time.

Categories     dinner     grilled     meat

Time 2h15m

Yield 6-8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

1/4 c. light brown sugar
2 tbsp. smoked paprika
1 1/2 tsp. onion powder
1 1/2 tsp. garlic powder
1 1/2 tsp. kosher salt
1 tsp. ground black pepper
1/2 tsp. ground cayenne pepper (optional)
2 racks baby back ribs (about 5 to 6 pounds total)
3 tbsp. vegetable oil, plus more for oiling the grates
1/2 c. chicken stock
1/4 c. apple cider vinegar
1 1/2 c. BBQ sauce

Steps:

  • Preheat a grill (charcoal or gas) to 300˚, with the coals or flames only under one half of the grill.
  • For the spice rub: In a small bowl, mix the brown sugar, smoked paprika, onion powder, garlic powder, salt, black pepper and cayenne (if using) to combine.
  • Place the rack of ribs on a large sheet tray and remove the membrane from the underside of the ribs. Rub the vegetable oil all over both sides of the ribs, then sprinkle evenly with the spice rub.
  • Place the ribs on the sheet tray, with the curves of the bones facing down. Add the chicken stock and vinegar 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˚ to 190˚, about 80 to 90 minutes.
  • Increase the grill temperature to 375˚ and oil the grill grates well. Transfer the ribs directly over the grill grates and brush the tops with the BBQ sauce. 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.
  • Transfer the ribs to a cutting board, cut into pieces and serve.

BBQ RIBS ON THE GRILL



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Tender, juicy, delicious - just a few words to describe these ribs. My dad taught me how to make these! Everyone loves them!

Provided by JBLAZ17

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Pork     Pork Rib Recipes

Time 2h15m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 4

2 racks ribs, membrane on bone side removed
1 tablespoon steak seasoning, or to taste
1 cup water, or more as needed
½ cup barbeque sauce, or to taste

Steps:

  • Preheat grill for low heat.
  • Cut ribs in half and season with steak seasoning. Place ribs, bone-side down, in a foil pan; add water. Cover pan with a sheet of aluminum foil.
  • Cook ribs on the preheated grill, adding water every hour if liquid has evaporated, 1 1/2 to 2 1/2 hours. Add barbeque sauce to ribs and continue cooking for 30 minutes more. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read 145 degrees F (63 degrees C).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 814.2 calories, Carbohydrate 6 g, Cholesterol 240.5 mg, Fat 60.3 g, Fiber 0.1 g, Protein 57.8 g, SaturatedFat 22.1 g, Sodium 704.7 mg, Sugar 4.1 g

GRILLED BABY BACK RIBS



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     main-dish

Time 3h

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

4 2-pound racks baby back pork ribs
1/4 cup packed light brown sugar
2 tablespoons paprika
2 tablespoons steak seasoning (such as Montreal blend)
1 tablespoon ground cumin
1 tablespoon dried oregano
Vegetable oil, for the grill
1/4 cup honey
1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper

Steps:

  • Turn the ribs bone-side up. Slip a paring knife between the thin membrane and the bone to loosen, then pull off the membrane. Mix the brown sugar, paprika, steak seasoning, cumin and oregano in a small bowl; rub all over the ribs. Place on a baking sheet, cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate at least 6 hours or overnight.
  • Preheat a grill to medium high and prepare for indirect grilling: For a gas grill, turn off one or two of the center burners and reduce the remaining burners to medium low. On a charcoal grill, bank the coals to the sides, leaving the center open; set up a drip pan to avoid flare-ups.
  • Oil the grill grates. Place the ribs bone-side down, overlapping slightly if needed, on the cooler part of the grill (indirect heat). Cover and cook, rotating the rib racks once, until the meat is tender and pulls away from the bones, about 2 hours to 2 hours 15 minutes.
  • Mix the honey, vinegar and a pinch each of salt and pepper in a small bowl. Transfer the ribs to direct heat. Brush with the honey mixture and continue to grill, uncovered, brushing with the honey mixture once more, until glazed, 5 to 10 minutes. Transfer to a cutting board and cut into ribs.

BARBECUE RIBS



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This recipe is easier than it sounds. I usually cook the ribs the day before and grill them for a quick dinner the next night. FYI: the sauce is much better after it is cooked. It is not a dipping sauce.

Provided by SEEsign

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Pork     Pork Rib Recipes     Spare Ribs

Time 3h15m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 10

4 pounds pork spareribs
1 cup brown sugar
¼ cup ketchup
¼ cup soy sauce
¼ cup Worcestershire sauce
¼ cup rum
½ cup chile sauce
2 cloves garlic, crushed
1 teaspoon dry mustard
1 dash ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Cut spareribs into serving size portions, wrap in double thickness of foil, and bake for 1 1/2 hours. Unwrap, and drain drippings. (I usually freeze the drippings to use later in soups.) Place ribs in a large roasting pan.
  • In a bowl, mix together brown sugar, ketchup, soy sauce, Worcestershire sauce, rum, chile sauce, garlic, mustard, and pepper. Coat ribs with sauce and marinate at room temperature for 1 hour, or refrigerate overnight.
  • Preheat grill for medium heat. Position grate four inches above heat source.
  • Brush grill grate with oil. Place ribs on grill, and cook for 30 minutes, basting with marinade.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 503.8 calories, Carbohydrate 23.1 g, Cholesterol 119.9 mg, Fat 30.2 g, Fiber 0.2 g, Protein 29.9 g, SaturatedFat 11 g, Sodium 715.3 mg, Sugar 20.3 g

GRILLED SLOW-COOKED BBQ RIBS



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Provided by James Briscione

Categories     main-dish

Time 2h

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 4

2 racks baby back ribs (1 1/2 to 2 pounds per rack)
3 tablespoons steak seasoning, such as Montreal steak seasoning
12 ounces beer
2 cups barbecue sauce

Steps:

  • Preheat a grill for cooking over low heat.
  • Remove the membrane from the bone sides of the ribs. Rub both sides of the ribs with the steak seasoning.
  • Lay 1 rack of the ribs over a large sheet of aluminum foil. Fold up the sides and pour in half of the beer. Seal the foil, leaving enough room for the packet to fill with steam as it cooks. Repeat with the remaining ribs and beer. Arrange the foil packets on the grill and cook until the meat is tender, about 1 hour 30 minutes.
  • Remove the packets from the heat (leave the grill on) and let cool for 5 minutes. Pour about 1/2 cup total of the juices from the foil packets into a small saucepan and stir in the barbecue sauce. Warm the saucepan on the grill.
  • Cut the cooked ribs into portions and reheat on the grill until hot and well-browned on both sides, brushing with the barbecue sauce mixture as they cook. Serve the ribs with the remaining sauce on the side.

BBQ BEEF RIBS



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Provided by Patrick and Gina Neely : Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 11h20m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 slabs BBQ beef ribs
2 tablespoons kosher salt
1 1/2 tablespoons light brown sugar
1 tablespoon paprika
1 tablespoon ancho chile powder
1 tablespoon ground cumin
2 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper
1/2 cup pure maple syrup
1/4 cup apple juice
3 tablespoons light brown sugar
3 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
3 tablespoons Dijon mustard
1 teaspoon ancho chile powder
Pinch of cayenne
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Prepare the grill for indirect heat using hickory and charcoal and heat to 250 degrees F.
  • Place the ribs on a clean cutting board and pull off the membrane, the thin fatty skin that lines the underside of the ribs. Trim the ribs of excess fat and meat.
  • For the rub: Whisk together 2 tablespoons salt, brown sugar, paprika, chile powder, cumin and pepper. Rub the beef ribs with the seasoning and place on a sheet tray, cover with plastic wrap, and if time, let marinate in the refrigerator for 8 hours or overnight.
  • For the glaze: Add the maple syrup, apple juice, brown sugar, vinegar, mustard, chile powder, cayenne, salt and pepper to a medium saucepan and bring to a simmer. Cook until syrupy, about 8 minutes, stirring with a wooden spoon on occasion.
  • Remove the ribs from the refrigerator. Place the ribs meatier-side-down on the grill away from the coals. Cook the beef 3 hours, adding more coals as needed. Turn and cook until the ribs "bend" and the meat easily separates from the bone using a fork, about 45 minutes more. Brush on the glaze to the ribs and cook for another 5 minutes. Remove and slice into individual ribs.

SOUTHERN GRILLED BARBECUED RIBS



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These ribs will have the smoky flavor without all the grilling time. It takes just 30 minutes on the grill to give the ribs that smoky flavor Southerners expect. You can use this recipe for spare ribs too, just bake for 15 minutes longer.

Provided by MYSST

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Pork     Pork Rib Recipes     Baby Back Ribs

Time 1h50m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 12

4 pounds baby back pork ribs
⅔ cup water
⅓ cup red wine vinegar
1 cup ketchup
1 cup water
½ cup cider vinegar
⅓ cup Worcestershire sauce
¼ cup prepared mustard
4 tablespoons butter
½ cup packed brown sugar
1 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
⅛ teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Place ribs in two 10x15 inch roasting pans. Pour water and red wine vinegar into a bowl, and stir. Pour diluted vinegar over ribs and cover with foil. Bake in the preheated oven for 45 minutes. Baste the ribs with their juices halfway through cooking.
  • In a medium saucepan, mix together ketchup, water, vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, mustard, butter, brown sugar, hot pepper sauce, and salt; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer barbeque sauce for 1 hour.
  • Preheat grill for medium heat.
  • Lightly oil preheated grill. Transfer ribs from the oven to the grill, discarding cooking liquid. Grill over medium heat for 15 minutes, turning ribs once. Baste ribs generously with barbeque sauce, and grill 8 minutes. Turn ribs, baste again with barbeque sauce, and grill 8 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 519.2 calories, Carbohydrate 24.5 g, Cholesterol 132.2 mg, Fat 35.5 g, Fiber 0.4 g, Protein 25 g, SaturatedFat 14.6 g, Sodium 721.1 mg, Sugar 21.4 g

Tips:

  • Choose the right ribs: Look for ribs that are meaty and have a good amount of marbling. Avoid ribs that are too thin or have a lot of bone.
  • Prepare the ribs properly: Remove the membrane from the back of the ribs and trim any excess fat. Cut the ribs into individual portions, if desired.
  • Use a good rub: A rub is a mixture of spices and herbs that is applied to the ribs before cooking. There are many different rub recipes available, so choose one that you like or create your own.
  • Cook the ribs slowly and low: The best way to cook ribs is to cook them slowly and low over indirect heat. This will allow the ribs to cook evenly and become tender.
  • Baste the ribs regularly: Basting the ribs with a mixture of apple juice, vinegar, and brown sugar will help to keep them moist and flavorful.
  • Let the ribs rest before serving: Once the ribs are cooked, let them rest for a few minutes before serving. This will allow the juices to redistribute throughout the meat.

Conclusion:

Bbq ribs are a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. Whether you are having a backyard barbecue or a special occasion dinner, ribs are a great option. With a little planning and preparation, you can easily make delicious bbq ribs at home. So fire up your grill and get started!

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