For even more flavor, try adding a few wood chips (hickory or applewood) to your grill's smoker box. Don't be afraid to experiment with different BBQ sauces to find your perfect flavor profile. Make sure to remove the membrane on the bone-side of the ribs for maximum tenderness. This can be done by sliding a knife under the membrane and pulling it off with a paper towel. Resting the ribs is crucial! It allows the juices to redistribute, resulting in even more tender and flavorful ribs.
BBQ Ribs on the Grill
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PREP TIME5 mins
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COOK TIME2 hrs
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TOTAL TIME2 hrs 5 mins
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SERVING8 People
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VIEWS15
Unleash your inner pitmaster with these unbelievably tender and juicy BBQ ribs, kissed by the flames of your grill. A simple foil-packet method ensures perfectly cooked ribs every time, infused with smoky flavor and slathered in your favorite BBQ sauce.
Ingridients
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Nutrition
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Carbohydrate6 g
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Cholesterol241 mg
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Fiber0 g
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Protein58 g
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Saturated Fat22 g
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Sodium705 mg
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Sugar4 g
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Fat60 g
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Unsaturated Fat0 g
Follow The Directions
01
Step
5 mins
Preheat your grill to low heat (around 250-275°F or 120-135°C). (5 minutes)
02
Step
5 mins
Cut each rack of ribs in half for easier handling. Generously sprinkle steak seasoning all over the ribs. (5 minutes)
03
Step
5 mins
Place the ribs, bone-side down, in a heavy-duty aluminum foil pan. Add water (or apple cider) to the pan, ensuring it covers the bottom. (5 minutes)
04
Step
2 mins
Tightly cover the pan with aluminum foil, crimping the edges to create a sealed packet. (2 minutes)
05
Step
2 hrs
Place the foil pan on the preheated grill and cook for 1 hour 30 minutes to 2 hours 30 minutes, checking the water level every hour and adding more as needed to prevent the ribs from drying out. The ribs should be very tender. (90-150 minutes)
06
Step
5 mins
Carefully remove the foil from the pan. Brush the ribs generously with your favorite BBQ sauce. (5 minutes)
07
Step
30 mins
Continue cooking the ribs on the grill, uncovered, for another 30 minutes, basting with BBQ sauce every 10 minutes, until the sauce is caramelized and sticky. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center of the meat should read 190-203°F (88-95°C) for maximum tenderness. (30 minutes)
08
Step
10 mins
Remove the ribs from the grill, let them rest for 10 minutes before slicing and serving.
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Estella Witting
Jun 21, 2025My family loved these ribs! They were a huge hit at our backyard barbecue.
Grady Greenfelder
Jun 18, 2025I used apple cider instead of water, and it added a wonderful sweetness to the ribs.
Keenan Ebert
Jun 9, 2025The instructions were easy to follow, and the ribs turned out perfectly. I'll definitely be making these again!
Holly Greenfelder
May 30, 2025These ribs were amazing! So tender and juicy, and the foil packet method made them so easy to cook.