There is just something wonderful about slow-cooked barbecue ribs in the summertime. I've made my fair share of ribs over the years, but this is the best method I've ever used.
If you like your ribs juicy, tender, and falling off the bone, this is the method you need. The best part is that you can make these in the oven, on the grill, or on the smoker.
Fran picked up a small rack of back ribs for our local grocery store. It weighed almost 1.5 pounds, which was perfect for both of us.
I prepared the ribs by removing the silver skin from the back. Then, I lightly rubbed olive oil on both sides. Next, I rubbed Penzeys Galena Street Rib & Chicken Rub generously on both sides.
The rub is a Traditional Southern-style barbecue rub and is great on ribs and chicken. We use many of the Penzeys Spices when we cook, but you can use whatever rub you prefer.
I used my gas grill and cooked these over indirect heat, meaning I lit only one side of the grill. Since my grill is not equipped with a thermometer, I had to test which setting kept the temperature at 230 degrees. I used this simple oven thermometer and marked my settings on the dial.
I also wanted to get that smoked flavor, so I used Western Style Apple Wood Chips. I used tin foil to make small packets with a handful of wood chips and poked holes in the top. I placed two packets at a time on the heated side of the grill and changed them out throughout the cooking process. This created enough smoke to get that smoky flavor.
I used the 3-2-1 method. After 3 hours on the grill, I wrapped the ribs in tin foil with butter, brown sugar, and honey. Placed them back on the grill for 2 hours. After that, remove the foil and cook for one more hour, brushing them with barbecue sauce.
As always, thanks for stopping by, and I hope you enjoy it!!
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