THESE RIBS ARE PERFECT FOR EVERY LEVEL GRILLER BECAUSE THEY DON’T RELY ON A TESTED HOMEMADE SPICE BLEND, BASTING FOR HOURS, OR CAREFUL MAINTENANCE. REALLY, THE ONLY ADDITIONAL EQUIPMENT YOU MAY WANT TO HAVE IS A RIB RACK TO STAND THEM UP. AND THAT’S NOT EVEN A MUST.
INGREDIENTS
- ▢4 LBS PORK RIBS ABOUT 2 RACKS OF BABY BACKS OR ST. LOUIS STYLE
- ▢1 CUP SPICE BLEND OF CHOICE USE SOMETHING WITH A HINT OF HEAT AND A HINT OF SWEET FOR A CLASSIC HIT
- ▢ADDITIONAL SALT IF NEEDED FOR THE BLEND
- ▢1 CUP APPLE CIDER VINEGAR
- ▢2 CUPS BARBECUE SAUCE IF DESIRED
INSTRUCTIONS
PREP THE RIBS
- Prep your ribs by removing from the packages, patting dry and arranging on a clean flat work surface.4 lbs pork ribs
- Work carefully to remove the membrane along the back of the ribs, if it hasn’t already been trimmed for you.
- Rub the ribs in a heavy coating of the spice mixture, wrap tightly in plastic wrap and let rest in the fridge for one hour.1 cup spice blend of choice
GRILL
- Preheat your grill for indirect heat by lighting the burner on one side to high, and the others to low. Set the grill to maintain a heat around 225/250 degrees F.
- Arrange a small aluminum pan with a bit of water in it off on to the side of the grill over the grate.
- When the grill is ready, arrange the ribs, bone side down (or in a rib rack) over the indirect heat.
- Close the lid and let grill for 45 minutes.
SPRITZ
- Spritz the ribs quickly with a light coasting of the apple cider vinegar and close the grill again.1 cup apple cider vinegar
- Allow the ribs to continue cooking, spritzing as you feel needed, for a total of 3 hours.
SAUCE THE RIBS
- Remove the ribs from the grill and arrange on a large bakign sheet. Brush the ribs with barbece sauce2 cups barbecue sauce
- Increase the medium-high and fire off the ribs over high heat to get a nice sear – but move quick – as any sugars in that sauce will caramelize quickly and burn!
REST & SERVE
- Rest the ribs for 5 minutes before slicing between the bone and meat to serve.
NUTRITION
Serving: 1g | Calories: 647kcal | Carbohydrates: 50g | Protein: 28g | Fat: 39g | Saturated Fat: 12g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 7g | Monounsaturated Fat: 14g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 127mg | Sodium: 872mg | Potassium: 945mg | Fiber: 13g | Sugar: 25g | Vitamin A: 663IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 522mg | Iron: 13mg
