Saucy BBQ Pork Ribs Recipe: A Lip-Smacking Treat For All!

Ribs on the grill are the best indulgent treat that can turn an ordinary summer afternoon into a festive occasion. Even though we enjoy great burger recipes, a seared steak or a weeknight chicken cookout, nothing beats the messy and delicious taste of ribs.

Grilling ribs may appear daunting as they take longer to cook over coals compared to other meats. However, ribs are cooked low and slow, allowing for a wider range of perfection compared to a T-bone steak which needs precise timing and temperature. With proper prepping and knowing where to grill them, even beginners can easily learn how to grill ribs.

Selecting The Best Ribs

It's important to select the right type of ribs for cooking, as each variety has a distinct flavor and texture. Before making a purchase, consider the three most popular types:

• Baby Back Ribs are the most common and easily available type of ribs is the baby back ribs which are smaller, meatier, and leaner than other varieties.
• Spareribs have flat bones and are bigger in size. Due to the presence of more connective tissues, they become very tender after being cooked for a longer duration.
• St. Louis-style ribs refer to spare ribs from which the rib tips have been removed, resulting in a more uniform rectangular shape compared to other types. This variation can be slightly more difficult to cook, therefore, starting with baby backs or spareribs would be a better idea for experimentation.

Make Perfect BBQ Pork Ribs Every Time with This Simple Recipe!

Ingredients:

• 1 rack of baby back pork ribs
• ½ cup pork seasoning rub
• 1 cup unsweetened apple juice
• ½ cup orange marmalade (peach preserves or apricot preserves)
• ¼ cup apple cider vinegar
• 1 large disposable aluminum tray
• aluminum foil

To grill ribs, it is essential to have a few necessary tools:

• Grill: It may be self-evident, but having a durable grill is essential.
• Grilling tool set: A set of long grilling utensils will help you flip your ribs safely while avoiding any burns on the grill.
• Instant-read thermometer: To ensure that your ribs reach the desired temperature, use a meat thermometer.
  

Instructions:
1. Prepare the ribs
Take the pork ribs out of their packaging and dry rub them with a paper towel. Coat an aluminum pan with nonstick cooking spray or oil. Put the ribs into the pan, meat-side up. Take off the silver skin on the back of the ribs.

2. Add the bbq rub
Sprinkle some of the pork rub seasonings onto the back of the ribs. It's called 'rub' for a reason, so you want to get in there and really rub it in. Note: if you'd like, you can cut the rack of ribs in half to make them easier to handle on the grill later.

3. Rub both sides
Season the opposite side of the ribs with your desired amount of rub. Usually, however much naturally sticks to the ribs is enough. Anything that falls off after rubbing it in can be discarded. Next, pour apple juice into the bottom of the pan before covering it with aluminum foil. Lastly, place into the fridge until your grill is ready to cook these scrumptious-smelling ribs.

4. Preheat the grill
Before you begin, preheat your grill to 300 degrees Fahrenheit. While cooking, it's very important to maintain this temperature; if the heat is too high, your ribs will overcook. If you have a three-burner grill, it is recommended to keep the middle burner turned off and have low heat on the two outer burners for indirect heat.

5. It’s time to grill
Start by cleaning your grill grates and wiping them down with oil. This will help ensure that your ribs are crispy when they're done. Then, place the pan of ribs on the grill and cover it. Cook for around an hour, checking to make sure that the temperature stays at 300 degrees Fahrenheit. Depending on how thick your ribs are, they may take one or two hours to cook all the way through.

6. Checking the rib temperature
When grilling ribs, insert a meat thermometer (into the thickest part of the meat - away from the bone) to check if it has reached 145f degrees. If so, remove the ribs from the pan and place them directly on the grill. Ensure heat stays on low.

7. Creating the Glaze
In a small pot over medium heat, whisk together marmalade and vinegar until combined well. This should take only a minute or two. You can also do this on the grill if you have a side burner attached to your grill.

8. Baste the barbecued ribs
After the pot has been taken off the heat, ribs should be basted with marmalade sauce. It is important to ensure that the sauce coats the ribs thoroughly.

9. Repeat the bbq rib process
After covering the grill, cook the ribs for an extra 5 minutes. After that, baste all sides of the ribs again.

10. Rest and serve
Remove the ribs from the grill and place them on a large cutting board. Let the meat cool and rest for a few minutes.

To serve, use a sharp knife to cut the ribs between the bones. If they were cooked correctly, the meat should easily fall off the bone. Now it's time to enjoy!
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