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A rack of grilled ribs with three ribs sliced from the rack. A brush with glaze for the ribs is next to the rack of ribs.

Grilled BBQ Ribs Recipe

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 7 hours
Total Time: 7 hours 10 minutes
Servings: 4
I've waited for a long time to post a rib recipe for the grill and this is for sure my go-to recipe.

Ingredients

Rub

  • 1/4 Cup Kosher Salt
  • 2 Tablespoons Brown Sugar
  • 1 Tablespoon Pepper
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons Garlic Powder
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons Onion Powder
  • 1 Tablespoon Chili Powder
  • 1 Tablespoon Smoked Paprika
  • 1 teaspoon Thyme
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons Cumin
  • 1 Pinch Nutmeg

Ribs

  • 1 Rack Baby Back Ribs Pork
  • 1/4 Cup Apple Juice
  • 1/4 Cup Mustard

Instructions

For The Rub

  • Combine all the ingredients in a jar, and give it a good shaking.
  • It doesn't matter what order you go in. Make sure you label the jar with the date you made the rub. Typically two months is a good shelf life for your homemade rubs. Enjoy!

For The Ribs

  • Flip the ribs over and using a knife, pierce the silver skin of the ribs and pull it up a little. Use a paper towel and a firm grip to pull off the membrane. 
  • In a small bowl, mix together the mustard and apple juice. 
  • Slather the ribs in the mustard mixture then coat evenly with spices. Do not use all of the dry rub as it makes a lot. Just save the rest in a jar for another day.
  • Heat the grill to 225 degrees. If you can have indirect heat by not lighting certain burners on your grill this is best. Add the ribs and close the lid, checking every 30-60 minutes just to maintain the heat. Cook the ribs for 4 hours, then wrap in parchment paper or foil and cook an additional 1-3 hours, depending on how thick the meat is.
  • To test if the ribs are done, use tongs to lift the ribs and bend them. You should feel the bones loose in the meat and see the meat easily bend and break apart.
  • If you need to keep the ribs warm, wrap in foil, then in two towels and place in a cooler until time to eat. 

Notes

Grilled ribs will keep in a tightly covered dish in the refrigerator for 4-5 days.
Nutrition Facts
Grilled BBQ Ribs Recipe
Amount Per Serving (1 g)
Calories 383 Calories from Fat 225
% Daily Value*
Fat 25g38%
Saturated Fat 8g50%
Cholesterol 98mg33%
Sodium 7412mg322%
Potassium 513mg15%
Carbohydrates 13g4%
Fiber 3g13%
Sugar 8g9%
Protein 29g58%
Vitamin A 1510IU30%
Vitamin C 1mg1%
Calcium 89mg9%
Iron 3mg17%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
Course: All of the Best Pork Recipes on the Internet, Over 50 Easy Grilling Recipes
Cuisine: American