If you want succulent, fall-off-the-bone BBQ ribs then the only way to go is to bake them in the oven first, and then finish them off on the grill. Slathering them with a sticky, homemade BBQ sauce of course.
This 2-step process will assure the most fantastic sticky ribs that fall off the bone and will be talked about for weeks afterward! They are that good!
The above menu? Makes a delicious BBQ dinner menu. Summery flavors, great BBQ, Amazing Dessert! What else can you ask for? When are you cooking?
I can’t lie, this is one meal that I did not make. My husband is the grill master at our house – including making Slow Cooked Ribs. He did amazing, and the recipe is a keeper for us. We’ve made them again (already) since the first time we tried them out. Seriously so good!
This isn’t a grill and be done with it kind of meal – this takes 2-3 hours on the grill so you need to have time! But the result is SO worth the time. It’s the perfect food for a day spent outside in the backyard! Grab a delicious cocktail and get to grilling. We made an afternoon outside and truly enjoyed the results. My advice? Make 2 racks and enjoy the leftovers. I mean if you’re going to have it going all day, might as well have some left to eat later!
Love love love the grill! It just makes everything more summery. It means summer has begun and it’s time to get our Summer Food on! Slow Cooked Ribs are amazing – no for this recipe you will not be getting out your slow cooker – these Ribs are slow cooked on the Grill. That’s right on the Grill. They are amazing (I swear!)
Slow Cooked on the Grill Ribs
Ingredients
- 1 rack of ribs
- grill rub
- barbeque sauce of your choice
- 1/2 C apple juice
Instructions
- Rub ribs with seasoning 1/2 hour prior to cooking
- Wrap ribs with tinfoil
- Heat Grill to about 225-250 degrees
- Place ribs on upper rack (so not directly on top of flames – if you dont have a second rack then turn off one burner and put ribs on that side)
- Let ribs cook for about 2 hours bone side down at this low temp
- Flip ribs and add apple juice to tinfoil (close the tin foil up again) and let cook for 30 minutes
- Uncover ribs, baste with BBQ sauce and let cook for 15 minutes
- Baste ribs again with sauce and move down to direct heat for 15-20 minutes
- Serve with extra sauce!
Watch a Video Demo of this Rib Recipe Below!
- Rub ribs with seasoning 1/2 hour prior to cooking
- Wrap ribs with tinfoil
- Heat Grill to about 225-250 degrees
- Place ribs on upper rack (so not directly on top of flames – if you dont have a second rack then turn off one burner and put ribs on that side)
- Let ribs cook for about 2 hours bone side down at this low temp
- Flip ribs and add apple juice to tinfoil (close the tin foil up again) and let cook for 30 minutes
- Uncover ribs, baste with BBQ sauce and let cook for 15 minutes
- Baste ribs again with sauce and move down to direct heat for 15-20 minutes
- Serve with extra sauce!
Watch a Video Demo of this Rib Recipe Below!
The best way to get the most flavor from oven-baked ribs is to use a spice rub. I love this rub because it’s made with many common spices you probably already have in your pantry like cumin, smoked paprika, and ground coriander. When mixed with the brown sugar the flavor created is sweet and smokey with a little bit of a kick.
Baby Back Ribs – Boiled and Finished on the Grill
FAQ
Should you pre cook ribs before grilling?
Is it better to cook ribs low and slow?
How long to cook ribs at 250 on grill?
How long should ribs sit before grilling?
Should you cook ribs before grilling?
Ribs benefit from a lengthy cook time over a low temperature, which can be tough to control on the grill, and can easily lead to burnt meat. Follow this tip: Pre-cooking the ribs before they hit the grill not only gives you more control over the cooking temperature, but it can also make for more tender meat.
What is the reason for the pain in the ribs?
Pain in ribs can be due to various reasons including trauma (rib fracture), pulled muscle, joint inflammation, referred pain (liver, spleen, and lungs) and due to underlying undiagnosed auto-immune disorder.
Can You slow cook pork ribs on a gas grill?
Barbecue ribs should not be cooked quickly over a high direct heat source; instead, the ribs need to be cooked “low and slow” meaning over a low heat for a long period of time. There are several ways you can slow-cook pork ribs on a gas grill, but the two things that are consistent are to have patience and a watchful eye.
Can you cook ribs in a crockpot?
Barbecue Paradise. Like my Instant Pot Ribs, these crockpot ribs have the deep, smoky barbecue that you love. When the cooking time has ended, you’ll open your crockpot to find the best slow cooker ribs you’ve ever had. The Prep is Quick and Easy.