Easy Recipe for Barbeque Ribs on Gas Grill

Will Dickey

Learning how to cook ribs on the grill may take a little time and patience, but the process couldn't be easier! Whether you opt for a charcoal grill or a gas grill, cook these spice-rubbed ribs over indirect heat for a little over an hour before finishing them off over the flames. They'll be smoky, tender, and charred, and to give them a sticky-sweet flavor, we've basted them with a glaze of BBQ sauce. Feel free to make your own BBQ sauce or use a store-bought sauce to make things even easier. Then, serve them up with your favorite BBQ sides—think coleslaw, potato salad, or corn on the cob—for the ultimate summer cookout menu.

Should you cook ribs before grilling?

Traditional barbecue ribs don't need to be cooked before grilling—and in the summertime, we can appreciate keeping the oven off! Instead, the ribs can be cooked entirely on the grill. It's a process that takes time and patience (the ribs cook over indirect heat at a low temperature), but it's worth it!

Is it better to cook ribs in the oven or grill?

There's really no right answer here. Cooking ribs on the grill (like we do here) will give you the smoky flavors you know and love, but cooking them in the oven is quicker and gives you more control over the temperature. Either method works, but if you have the time, just fire up the grill.

How long does it take to cook ribs on the grill?

Depending on the heat of your grill, your ribs should take about 1½ to 2 hours in total. Use visual cues to know when your ribs are done—you want them to be tender and easily pierced with a fork, but not completely falling off the bone.

How do you tenderize pork ribs before grilling?

Removing the membrane on the underside of the ribs before grilling them will make your ribs more tender and give them more flavor. It's a key step and it's simple to do! Use a knife to pull up the corner of the thin membrane from the meat, then use your fingers to pull the membrane away. You can use a paper towel to get a good grip if needed.

Yields: 6 - 8 servings

Prep Time: 0 hours 15 mins

Total Time: 2 hours 15 mins

for the Spice Rub

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)

for the Grilled Ribs

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

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1. Preheat a grill (charcoal or gas) to 300˚, with the coals or flames only under one half of the grill.
2. 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.
3. 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.
4. 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.
5. 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.
6. Transfer the ribs to a cutting board, cut into pieces and serve.
   

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Source: https://www.thepioneerwoman.com/food-cooking/recipes/a36211603/grilled-bbq-ribs-recipe/

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