whats the best way to cook baby back ribs?
 

its been a long time and i cant remember. either grill or bake. i want something that doesnt take a really long time because im going to be hungry soon.

BBQ style :) oooooh drool i can eat that right now !
btw, if you grill or bake it will take like an hr .

Your post reminded me of going over to the Boneyard on for ribs. yummm

grill always

slow and steady wins the race

i will tell you the secret....

1) put ribs in deep pan so that ribs lay vertical.. fill pan with about 2-3 inches of water.. put barbq sauce on ribs and spread all around.. cover pan with alum foil.. bake at 400-450 for about 45 minutes...

2) finish up on hot grill....

3) mmmmmmmmm ribs......

meat will stay moist and fall off bone.... :thumbsup

btw.. if you use the above method you only need to grill for short time.. just enough to char the meat... plenty of sauce when grilling....

That's the way I like them

Yeap . That's how a lot of restaurents do it.

doh took to long...

Not a secret any more!

I say use a crock pot and slow cook them all day in your favorite sauce on low, then take em to the grill for a quick char!

I cooked 2 racks of baby backs today!

I marinated them in some Italian dressing type of marinade then cooked them on the grill/ smoker using indirect heat and the lid for about 1 hour (meaty side up)

then i like to put the bbq sauce on (regular cheap Kraft) spiked with a tad of Louisiana & Tabasco, and cook for about another 10-15 mins to sort of cook the BBQ sauce on. Meat falls off the bone.

corn on the cob
au gratin potatoes
Caesar salad
garlic bread

chocolate eclairs or home made cake for desert


Happy 4th!

A friend of mine used a pressure cooker to cook ribs. They took forever to cook, but they were absolutely amazing. :)

By far the best way that I've found to cook ribs.


2 whole slabs pork baby back ribs

Dry Rub:
8 tablespoons light brown sugar, tightly packed
3 tablespoons kosher salt
1 tablespoon chili powder
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/2 teaspoon jalapeno seasoning
1/2 teaspoon Old Bay Seasoning
1/2 teaspoon rubbed thyme
1/2 teaspoon onion powder

Braising Liquid:
1 cup white wine
2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
1 tablespoon honey
2 cloves garlic, chopped

Preheat oven to 250 degrees.

In a bowl, combine all dry ingredients and mix well. Place each slab of baby back ribs on a piece of heavy-duty aluminum foil, shiny side down. Sprinkle each side generously with the dry rub. Pat the dry rub into the meat. Refrigerate the ribs for a minimum of 1 hour. In a microwavable container, combine all ingredients for the braising liquid. Microwave on high for 1 minute.

Place the ribs on a baking sheet. Open one end of the foil on each slab and pour half of the braising liquid into each foil packet. Tilt the baking sheet in order to equally distribute the braising liquid. Braise the ribs in the oven for 2 1/2 hours.

Transfer the braising liquid into a medium saucepot. Bring the liquid to a simmer and reduce by half or until of a thick syrup consistency. Brush the glaze onto the ribs. Place under the broiler just until the glaze caramelizes lightly. Place the remaining hot glaze into a bowl and toss the rib portions in the glaze.

On the BBQ, but never over the heat.

My way:

Heat the BBQ with coals (dont use electric, but if you do - then never right on the heat)

1. Place coal only on one side of BBQ (1/2 side)
2. Place ribs on top of eachother (as many as you need or can fit) on the side with no coals. Close lid but keep ventilators open.
3. Turn around every 10 minutes or so for about 1,5-2,5 hours depending on how hot the BBQ is.
4. 15 minutes before they are done about 2 to 3 hours in, pencil BBQ sauce over all of them and BBQ for the remaining 15 minutes.
5. Done.

The most tender and juicy ribs you can ever imagine.

:2 cents: :thumbsup

Round here "barbecue" is smoked first and then heated on a grill. My favorite is a black guy who does ribs and turkey in a big old outdoor smoker, or you can take him your own meat. "Silver Dollar City" sauce is the big seller, probably because the place isn't far away, as much as for the taste.