How to Grill Ribs
The best way to Grill Pork Ribs
There is nothing better than having a few friends and family round on a sunny day and firing up the BBQ or grill and sharing some good food and drink. Having said that. nothing spoils the moment more than badly cooked and grilled ribs or meat. Ensuring you prepare your food correctly will make your bbq a much happier place to be. How to grill pork ribs properly…I must be asked this question every week in one form or another and to ensure you have great tasting pork ribs every time just following these simple instructions.
Pork Ribs are a staple of any good bbq and if done correctly are extremely tasty and love by everyone. There’s always a big queue for the grill pork ribs when I start to cook them so back to the question: how to grill pork ribs properly.
The art to good cooking is always in the preparation and to get the best out of your ribs you need to make sure you buy good quality ribs and season them correctly. You’ll find loads of good grilled pork recipes for you to try on this site so give then a try until you find your favorite.
Should I boil my Ribs
In some countries it is customary to prepare your pork ribs by first boiling them in stock. This add flavor to the ribs and also helps with the caramelization process when cooking. The ribs only need 10-15 minutes of cooking time using this method and you need to be careful with the seasoning to ensure you don’t over do it. This method is not the traditional way to do pork ribs but why not try it you may find you get more consistent, tasty grilled ribs this way.
Traditional Method
If you prefer to grill your ribs the traditional way then follow these instructions. Remove the papery skin from the back of the ribs with a paper towel. The skin should come off quite easily in one sheet with a little pressure. Prepare your seasoning to your favorite recipe and marinate the ribs overnight . This is an essential part of cooking good ribs and I cannot emphasise enough how important this is.
Once the ribs are ready, prepare you grill for indirect grilling and set to medium heat. I always like to add wood chips to my grill when cooking ribs but that is down to you own taste. Oil the grill plate and place the ribs on the center of the grill, cover and smoke cook for 1 hour. Now brush the ribs again with any left over marinade and cook for 20 minutes longer until fully cooked and ready to eat.
You should be able to tell if the pork ribs are done as they will have shrunk back off the bone and tender to the touch. So there you have it… how to grill pork ribs properly, enjoy!
