How to Cook Ribs on the Grill

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Pick the right meat for the grill.. Remove the silverskin with a sharp knife.. Soak the ribs in a marinade overnight for extra flavor.

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Steps

1

Pick the right meat for the grill.

Step 1

Pick the right meat for the grill.

2

Remove the silverskin with a sharp knife.

Step 2

Remove the silverskin with a sharp knife.

3

Soak the ribs in a marinade overnight for extra flavor.

Step 3

Soak the ribs in a marinade overnight for extra flavor.

4

Pat the ribs dry and dispose of the marinade.

Step 4

Pat the ribs dry and dispose of the marinade.

5

Apply a spice rub.

Step 5

Apply a spice rub.

6

Heat the ribs in the oven at 300 °F (149 °C) for an easy method.

Step 6

Heat the ribs in the oven at 300 °F (149 °C) for an easy method.

7

Use an instant pressure cooker to quickly cook and tenderize the meat.

Step 7

Use an instant pressure cooker to quickly cook and tenderize the meat.

8

Place the ribs in a smoker at 225 °F (107 °C) for extra smokiness.

Step 8

Place the ribs in a smoker at 225 °F (107 °C) for extra smokiness.

9

Grill over indirect heat for one-method cooking.

Step 9

Grill over indirect heat for one-method cooking.

10

Move the ribs to direct heat on the grill.

Step 10

Move the ribs to direct heat on the grill.

11

Baste with barbecue sauce or marinade.

Step 11

Baste with barbecue sauce or marinade.

12

Cook the ribs 20-40 minutes more to reach peak tenderness.

Step 12

Cook the ribs 20-40 minutes more to reach peak tenderness.

13

Slice the ribs between the bones.

Step 13

Slice the ribs between the bones.

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