The Secret to Perfect Grilled Ribs | Juicy & Delicious BBQ Ribs Recipe

barbecue sauce

🥗Healthier: homemade barbecue sauce

💰Cheaper: ketchup

Homemade sauce can be lower in sugar and preservatives.

Remove the thin membrane from the back of the ribs (use a butter knife to loosen it, then pull it off with a paper towel).

Rub ribs all over with yellow mustard — this helps the seasoning stick.

Generously coat with your dry rub on both sides.

Let sit for at least 30 minutes (or refrigerate up to overnight for maximum flavor).

Heat grill to 275–300°F for indirect grilling.

If using charcoal, push coals to one side; if gas, turn off burners on one side.

Place ribs bone-side down on the cooler side of the grill.

Close the lid and cook for about 2.5–3 hours, maintaining 275–300°F.

Check occasionally and rotate if needed for even cooking.

When ribs are tender (meat pulls back from the bones about ½ inch), brush generously with BBQ sauce.

Move ribs over direct heat for a few minutes per side to caramelize the sauce — watch closely to prevent burning.

Let ribs rest about 5–10 minutes, slice between the bones, and serve with extra sauce on the side.

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