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BBQ Ribs on the Grill

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These BBQ Ribs on the Grill are smoky, tender, and slathered in a sticky-sweet barbecue sauce. They’re slow-cooked over indirect heat until fall-off-the-bone perfect, then finished over direct heat for a delicious char. Ideal for backyard cookouts, Father’s Day, or any time you’re craving serious barbecue flavor.

Ingredients

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  • 2 racks baby back ribs (about 4–5 lbs)

  • 1/4 cup brown sugar

  • 1 tbsp smoked paprika

  • 1 tbsp garlic powder

  • 1 tbsp onion powder

  • 1 tsp chili powder

  • 1 tsp salt

  • 1/2 tsp black pepper

  • 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper (optional)

  • 2 cups BBQ sauce (your favorite brand or homemade)

Instructions

  1. Prep the ribs:
    Remove the thin membrane from the back of the ribs (if not already done). Pat ribs dry with paper towels.

  2. Make the rub:
    In a small bowl, mix together brown sugar, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, chili powder, salt, pepper, and cayenne. Rub evenly over both sides of the ribs.

  3. Wrap & rest:
    Wrap the seasoned ribs tightly in foil and let sit at room temperature while you preheat the grill.

  4. Grill low and slow:
    Preheat grill to 300°F with indirect heat. Place foil-wrapped ribs on the cooler side of the grill and cook for 2 to 2.5 hours, until tender.

  5. Sauce & char:
    Carefully remove ribs from foil and place directly on the grill over medium heat. Brush with BBQ sauce and grill uncovered for 5–10 minutes, flipping and brushing with more sauce, until caramelized and slightly charred.

  6. Rest & serve:
    Let ribs rest 5 minutes before slicing between the bones. Serve with extra sauce on the side.

Notes

  • For extra smoky flavor, add wood chips to your grill or use a smoker box.

  • You can par-bake the ribs in the oven at 300°F for 2 hours and finish them on the grill.

  • Pairs perfectly with coleslaw, baked beans, or corn on the cob.

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