How to Cook Ribs on the Grill

When you think of ribs, does your mouth begin to water? If so, don’t rely on your favorite restaurant to satisfy your appetite. Learn how to cook ribs on the grill at home and enjoy a delicious rib dinner any night of the week.

Not sure how to cook ribs on the grill? Here are a few pointers to get you started:

Know what kind of rib you are cooking. Not every rib is alike. Short ribs require a different technique than babybacks. Beef ribs are heartier than pork ribs and therefore can handle stronger sauces and herbs. Get to know the ribs you like so you will better understand how to cook them.

 

Always season your ribs with a dry rub of your favorite herbs and spices. This will help bring out the flavor of the meat. One warning here though: avoid using a sweet or honey mustard rub since it will burn before your meat is thoroughly cooked. While you can grill your ribs immediately after seasoning them, most Grill masters agree that letting them sit overnight will make them taste best.

 

It doesn’t matter whether you are using a gas grill or one that uses charcoal. The key to successful ribs is cooking them very slowly. This can mean manning the grill for as long as eight hours to get your ribs just right. That may sound like a long time to keep an eye on your ribs, but it certainly is worth it.

 

Of course, learning how to cook ribs on the grill doesn’t have to take this much thought, preparation, or time, but the end result is well worth the effort if you want ribs that taste like a pro made them.