Barbeque Ribs by Nicole

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00:00ask 10 different people the best way to barbecue ribs and you'll get 10 different answers but

00:11everyone will agree on one thing tender succulent mouth-watering meat with a flavorful caramelized

00:18crust is barbecue delight we'll show you one simple way to prepare barbecued ribs using your

00:26gas or charcoal grill step one choose your ribs pork ribs come as baby backs and spare ribs plan

00:34on about one pound per person for either kind baby back ribs are cut from higher on the pig near

00:40the tenderloin they're leaner meatier and cook a little faster than spare ribs but you'll pay more

00:47per pound spare ribs are cut from the lower belly side of the pig they're fattier and less meaty

00:53than baby backs but their lower cost makes them more affordable when you're cooking for a crowd

00:58spare ribs will cook more evenly if they're trimmed so cut off the skirt or flap that hangs down on the

01:04bone side of the rack and trim any excess cartilage bones or fat above the actual rib section on the

01:12flip side of the ribs you'll see a thin membrane covering the bones removing this membrane may

01:17allow seasonings to better soak into the meat so work up an edge with a spoon or blunt knife get a

01:24good grip and peel it up in one long strip step 2 rub on the flavor a dry rub is an easy way to give ribs

01:34a flavor boost before they hit the heat mix 1 tablespoon each of cumin chili powder and paprika together in a

01:42bowl add some salt and pepper to taste and you have a simple tasty rub pat the ribs dry with paper towels

01:49then sprinkle both sides generously with the dry rub store leftover rub in an airtight container for the

01:56next time you barbecue let the ribs sit with the dry rub for 30 minutes to overnight in the fridge allowing

02:03the seasonings to penetrate the meat step 3 prep the grill ribs are mostly bone and muscle so cooking

02:10them slowly is the ideal method for juicy tender fall off the bone meat preheat your gas grill on high

02:17for 10 minutes with the cover on if you're using charcoal fire it up till there's a good coat of

02:23ash when the grill is heated clean the grates with a wire brush and then wipe with oil to keep the ribs

02:29from sticking indirect heat is the best way to slow cook ribs on your gas grill turn off your center

02:37burner and set the side burners to medium low on a charcoal grill move the hot coals off to one side

02:44to prevent flare-ups put an aluminum drip pan right beneath the ribs step 4 slow cook the ribs place the

02:53ribs bone side down on the grate over the drip pan if you're cooking several racks at a time line them up

03:00in a rib rack close the grill lid and let the low heat do the rest you'll be tempted to sneak a peek at

03:07your ribs but try not to open the cover more than once or twice an hour after an hour use an instant

03:14read thermometer to check the internal temperature stick the probe between the ribs avoiding the bones

03:20ribs need to cook to an internal temperature of at least 160 degrees Fahrenheit if you're cooking baby

03:27back ribs which cook faster than spare ribs look for doneness clues like the meat slicing easily away

03:35from the bone step 5 get saucy wait until the last 30 minutes to slather on some barbecue sauce for the

03:43final flavor boost applying the sauce at the end keeps it from scorching in the heat you don't want blackened ribs

03:57when your ribs are cooked and sauced use a pair of tongs to pluck them off the grill and set them

04:06on a clean cutting board cover with foil for 10 minutes before you serve them up with extra sauce on

04:12the side that's it once you master the basic rib recipe you can start to add your own tweaks to the

04:20process change the rub mix add different woods to the fire for a smoky flavor or experiment with different

04:27sauces there's nothing like that wow factor when you serve up slabs of barbecue ribs hot tangy moist and

04:36smoky grab a rib plenty of napkins and dig in