Easy tips for Great BBQ Ribs

Six easy Steps

1.    Do not boil your ribs!

Boiling your ribs will steal most of the prospective flavor from the ribs and the fat that is needed for grilling.

2.     Cook your ribs slow!

Tender BBQ ribs are achieved by cooking over a low temperature. Keep the heat between 250 and 300. If your heat is lower than 250, you risk drying the ribs of moisture, if your heat is higher than 300 it is too hot for tenderizing. I cook most of the time around 280.

3.    Season the ribs at lease four hours before you plan on cooking them.

Dry rub them with whatever spice rub that make you happy, four hours will give the rub enough time to penetrate and flavor the meat.

4.    Cook the rib over direct smoky heat - no flames.

Use wood such as oak, citrus or hickory.  These woods will achieve the back-yard flavor that you are seeking. Remember to keep the ribs away from flames.

5.    Do not cook ribs with sauce.  Wait until the ribs are done to mop with sauce.

Sauce will cause the ribs to burn and char.

6.    Let the ribs rest in foil or a cooler for one hour before serving

Resting the ribs will allow them to release more fat and this also helps make the ribs tender. While they are resting they are also cooking slowly from the heat that builds up in the cooler or foil.

If you follow these tips, you will end up with great ribs that everyone will enjoy. Nothing beats backyard fragrance of smoked ribs, so go ahead and enjoy a great weekend at the grill.