Grilled BBQ Ribs

Mouthwatering Meat

BBQ Baby Back Ribs On The Grill are loaded with the best smoky, sweet BBQ flavor that we all crave when Summer hits! This recipe pre-cooks the barbecue ribs in the oven before grilling them to a caramelized, tasty perfection, that no one can resist!

Scroll right on by the pre-packaged store-bought BBQ ribs at the grocery store and head straight to grabbing a bottle of your favorite BBQ sauce, lager beer, and a rack of baby back ribs. Then head home to fire up the grill!

Normally I’d suggest inviting your neighbors or friends over to eat, but after one bite of this tender, fall off the bone meat you’re not going to want to share this meal!

Ingredients For BBQ Baby Back Ribs

Starting in the oven, the BBQ ribs get covered in a homemade dry rub made of sweet paprika, dark brown sugar, black pepper, seasoned salt, garlic powder, onion powder, and cayenne pepper.

Then it’s time for my #1 secret for super tender ribs that fall off the bone: BEER! You’ll pour in the bottom of the pan while the ribs bake in the oven to add steam. This tenderizes the meat and makes them incredibly juicy while also adding flavor.

For cooking ribs I like to use darker, maltier beers since they lend a bit of sweetness when cooking. I chose to use a lager beer but you could also choose a porter or brown ale beer.

Then you just need a bottle of your favorite BBQ sauce for basting the ribs as they finish cooking on the grill! For this recipe, I used Sweet Baby Rays barbecue sauce but it’d be tasty to experiment with other BBQ sauces!

Never heard of sweet paprika? Let’s fix that! This is the kind I use, and it is incredibly flavorful and also the key ingredient in my Hungarian Goulash recipe!

How To Make Grilled BBQ Ribs

1. Line a large sheet tray with aluminum foil and set it aside.
2. Rinse the ribs well and then use paper towels to pat them dry before setting it on the lined sheet.
3. Remove the membrane from the underside of the bones using a pairing knife.
4. Mix together the sugar, paprika, pepper, salt, garlic powder, onion powder, and cayenne. Then rub it all over the top and bottom of the ribs.
5. Cover the ribs with another piece of foil on top. Crimp the two pieces of foil together to create a package.
6. Place the ribs in the oven and pour 1/2 the beer directly onto the sheet tray. Bake them for an hour and then pour the remaining beer onto the sheet pan and continue cooking.
7. Grill the ribs meat side up on very high heat.
8. Baste both sides of the ribs with BBQ sauce throughout grilling. Allow each side to carmelize before pulling them off the grill.
9. Cut the rack of ribs into individual ribs and serve!

How Many People Will One Rack Of Ribs Serve?

Depending on the size of the servings, a rack should feed 4 people!

Can I Make These On A Charcoal Grill?

Definitely, you can cook these on any grill! Charcoal, pellet, as well as a gas grill will all get the job done.

Using a charcoal grill will even give you the opportunity to mix in some flavored wood chips with the charcoal. That would really enhance the taste of these ribs!

How To Store BBQ Baby Back Ribs

You can store any leftover cooked ribs in an air tight container and eat them within 3 to 4 days.

Pair a rack of these BBQ ribs up with delicious side dishes!

• Roasted Vegetables – Fresh produce tossed in a homemade herb-infused dressing and then roasted!
• Homemade French Fries (Double Fried) – Crispy, beautifully golden brown crunchy French fries!
• Classic Macaroni Salad – Coated in a creamy dressing for a tasty side dish!
• Roasted Delicata Squash – Small, easy to cook squash that’s sweet and tender!
• Best Mashed Potatoes – Creamy mashed potatoes loaded with butter, milk, and cream!
• Corn Ribs – A double dose of delicious ribs will have you family raving about dinner!