5 Tips for BBQ Rib Perfection! | Chuds BBQ

BBQ sauce

🥗Healthier: homemade BBQ sauce

💰Cheaper: ketchup

Homemade versions can be lower in sugar and preservatives.

spare ribs

🥗Healthier: pork tenderloin

💰Cheaper: pork shoulder

Pork tenderloin is leaner, while pork shoulder is often more affordable.

Pat the spare ribs dry.

Trim the spare ribs by removing excess flaps and bones.

Season the ribs with kosher salt and black pepper, starting on the bone side.

Let the ribs sit for 10-15 minutes to allow the salt to draw out moisture.

Preheat the pit to 250 degrees Fahrenheit.

Place the ribs on the pit, meat side up, thick end towards the fire.

Cook for 2 hours to develop smoke and color.

Flip the ribs over to cook the underside for another hour.

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