Barbecue Ribs
Barbecue Ribs turn out fall off the bone tender and juicy with this 2 step method. Easy to cook on the grill, smoker or oven.
We love hosting weekend cookouts and ribs are often on the menu along with Homemade Coleslaw, Skillet Mexican Street Corn and Jalapeño Deviled Eggs.
Smoky baby back ribs are one of our most requested recipes for any family gathering. This tried and true method makes fall off the bone ribs and it is so simple. These are seriously the absolute best ribs you can make at home.
Ingredients Needed
- Baby Back Ribs
- Olive Oil
- Kosher Salt
- Coarse Ground Pepper
- Homemade Barbecue Sauce
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Step by Step Directions
Remove ribs from packaging and pat dry with paper towels. Place on a rimmed baking sheet.
It is optional to remove the membrane from the bone-side of the ribs.
Brush a thin coating of olive oil over the meat side of each rack of ribs. Season with kosher salt and coarse pepper.
Prepare a grill fire or smoker to 275° using hickory chunks for smoke flavor.
Cook ribs, meat side up, with the lid closed for one hour. We are using our large Big Green Egg. We use a wire rack to add another layer for the third rack of ribs.
Remove from grill and brush with barbecue sauce. We are using our homemade sauce which is sweet and tangy. You might also like these Pine Ridge Sauces for grilling. We recommend a thick sauce to get a good coating on the ribs.
Wrap the racks of ribs into a sealed foil packet. You can return the ribs to the grill or smoker or finish in the oven at 275° for another 2 hours or until ribs reach 205°- 210° using a digital meat thermometer.
Remove from grill, smoker or oven and rest for about 10 – 20 minutes before slicing and serving. Be careful when opening the foil packet, it will steam.
Slice ribs between the bones and serve immediately with more bbq sauce if desired.
Recipe Notes
Store leftover ribs in a zip top plastic bag or wrapped in foil in the refrigerator up to 4 days.
Reheat ribs, covered in foil in a 350° oven for about 15 minutes or until heated through.
These are the best Barbecue Ribs and the 2- step process makes them fall off the bone tender and juicy.
How Many Baby Back Ribs Per Person
Baby back ribs are great to feed a crowd. We often cook 3 – 4 racks of ribs if for the whole family, which feeds 10- 12. We figure 1 rack will feed 2-3 people. This rib recipe works with 1 rack or multiple racks. If we are cooking 4 racks, we will usually make 2 foil packets with 2 racks in each packet.
If you are looking for more rib recipes, try our Dr Pepper Barbecue Ribs and for more inspiration, check out our recipes for Ribs at Out Grilling.
Add these Barbecue Ribs to your next cookout menu for a show-stopping meal that will have everyone coming back for seconds.
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Barbecue Ribs
Ingredients
- 3 racks baby back ribs
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon kosher salt
- 1 tablespoon coarse black pepper
- 1 1/2 cups Homemade Barbecue Sauce plus more for serving
Instructions
- Remove ribs from packaging and pat dry with paper towels. Place on a rimmed baking sheet.
- It is optional to remove the membrane from the bone-side of the ribs. If you want to remove it, just slip a knife tip between the rib bone and membrane. Then tug on the membrane with one hand, while holding the rib rack in the other. It should come right off.
- Brush a thin coating of olive oil over the meat side of each rack of ribs. Season with kosher salt and coarse pepper.
- Prepare a grill fire or smoker to 275° using hickory chunks for smoke flavor.
- Cook ribs, meat side up, with the lid closed for one hour.
- Remove from grill and brush with barbecue sauce. We are using our homemade sauce which is sweet and tangy. We recommend a thick sauce to get a good coating on the ribs.
- Wrap the racks of ribs into a sealed foil packet. You can return the ribs to the grill or smoker or finish in the oven at 275° for another 2 hours or until ribs reach 205°- 210° using a digital meat thermometer.
- Remove from grill, smoker or oven and rest for about 10 – 20 minutes before slicing and serving. Be careful when opening the foil packet, it will steam.
- Slice ribs between the bones and serve immediately with more bbq sauce if desired.