BBQ Pork Ribs Recipe

Making BBQ ribs on the grill is a skill every summer enthusiast should acquire.
Making BBQ ribs on the grill is a skill every summer enthusiast should acquire.

Learning how to make BBQ pork ribs on the grill instantly makes you the person who knows how to make BBQ ribs on the grill. Some grilling traditions last a lifetime. This being a truly gigantic rack of ribs, don't be shy to enlist some help when flipping the behemoth over - there's no shame in asking for assistance when making one of the most hardcore deliciously grilled meats out there, right? There are Bear Paws Meat Handlers and plenty of other accessories to aid you in your journey.

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As for the sauce, pick your favorite. There's a whole world of barbecue sauce out there just waiting to be brushed onto ribs. Might we suggest a few?

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Servings: 2 to 4
Ingredients
1 full rack pork ribs
2 tablespoons olive oil
coarse salt and freshly ground black pepper, or the dry rub of your choice
2 cups barbecue sauce

Directions:
1. Preheat oven to 325 degrees.
2.Place ribs on a large baking sheet, rub with olive oil and season with salt and pepper, or a rub (if using).
3. Cook ribs in the oven for about 2 1/2 hours, or until meat inside is no longer pink.
4. Preheat grill to high and transfer ribs to grill.
5. Cook for 10-15 minutes on each side with the lid closed for maximum smokiness. Flip halfway through cooking each side if necessary to prevent too much charring.
6. Brush a thick layer of sauce on the top side, cook for 5 minutes, then flip brush a layer on the other side and cook for another 5 minutes.
7. Remove ribs from grill and transfer to a cutting board. Brush on a final layer of sauce and allow to rest for 10 minutes.
8. Slice into individual ribs and serve.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cooking Time: 3 hours

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