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Grilled Baby Back Ribs

Savory Grilled Baby Back Ribs for Your Ultimate BBQ Experience

These Grilled Baby Back Ribs feature a smoky flavor and sticky barbecue glaze, perfect for BBQ gatherings.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Resting Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 55 minutes
Servings: 4 ribs
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Ribs
  • 2 racks Baby Back Pork Ribs Choose well-trimmed racks for maximum tenderness and flavor.
For the Seasoning
  • to taste Salt Enhances the natural flavors of the ribs.
  • to taste Pepper Adds mild heat and complexity.
For the Sauce
  • 1 cup Barbecue Sauce Pick a favorite or try a homemade version.

Equipment

  • Grill
  • Grill Brush
  • tongs
  • basting brush

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Grilled Baby Back Ribs
  1. Prepare the grill for a two-zone cooking method aiming for 225°F to 250°F.
  2. Generously season the ribs with salt and pepper and let sit for 15 minutes.
  3. Cook the seasoned ribs bone-side down on indirect heat for 1 hour.
  4. Brush the ribs with barbecue sauce and cook for an additional 30 minutes.
  5. Flip the ribs bone-side up, apply more sauce, and grill for 15 to 30 minutes.
  6. Check for doneness—meat pulling from the bones and tender.
  7. Remove from the grill, allow to rest for 10 minutes before slicing.

Nutrition

Serving: 1rackCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 28gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 95mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 450mgSugar: 6gVitamin A: 500IUCalcium: 30mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Remove the thin membrane on the back of the ribs for better flavor absorption.

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