How To Make Barbecue Ribs

barbecue sauce

🥗Healthier: homemade barbecue sauce

💰Cheaper: ketchup with spices

Homemade sauce can reduce sugar and preservatives.

pork spare ribs

🥗Healthier: pork tenderloin

💰Cheaper: chicken thighs

Pork tenderloin is leaner, while chicken thighs are more economical.

Introduce the video and the creator, Brad Leiniger, a professional pit master.

Select a rack of spare ribs, looking for good marbling with fine white lines of fat.

Trim the ribs for even cooking, removing excess fat and any attached loin muscle.

Score the membrane on the back of the ribs, then use a paper towel to pull it off, leaving some if desired.

Clean up any noticeable fat pockets to ensure even cooking.

Season the ribs with an all-purpose seasoning, applying an even coat to both sides and patting it to adhere.

Let the seasoned ribs rest for about 30-45 minutes to allow the salt to draw moisture out.

Prepare the grill for barbecuing at 300 degrees Fahrenheit, using a drum style smoker.

Set up the grill with a hot side and a cold side by blocking half of the fire with foil.

Add a couple of chunks of cherry wood to the charcoal for flavor.

Place the ribs directly on the grill rack, cooking for about 1.5 to 2 hours, checking every 20-30 minutes.

Monitor the ribs, looking for the rub to start tacking up before wrapping them.

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