| There are different kinds of ribs that are ideal for | | | | 3. Place the ribs on the grill and cook them over |
| grilling. One of the best Tips for Grilling Ribs is to | | | | lowest possible heat to soften the meat. This is a |
| know what kind you want. Do you prefer pork or | | | | cooking method called "low and slow," which is one |
| beef? Do you want baby back, spareribs, or short | | | | of the best Tips for Grilling Ribs. To add moisture and |
| ribs? It can be quite tricky to cook ribs on your own | | | | flavor to the meat, baste the ribs with a light sauce |
| but with good preparation and enough practice, you | | | | during cooking. |
| can master the art of grilling ribs in no time. | | | | 4. Refrain from unnecessary opening of the lid as this |
| The following are useful Tips for Grilling Ribs: | | | | lets the heat and smoke to escape and interrupt the |
| 1. Marinate the ribs overnight. This adds flavor and | | | | cooking procedure. |
| tenderizes the meat. Make sure to keep the | | | | 5. Cooking might take about 3-5 hours depending on |
| marinade thin and sugar-free because sugar and thick | | | | the thickness of the meat. Check to see if the ribs |
| sauces will not seep through the pores of the meat. | | | | are done. A fork or toothpick should slide smoothly |
| 2. Prep the grill. One of the most important Tips for | | | | into the meat. |
| Grilling Ribs is to clean the grate of the grill with a | | | | 6. When the ribs are done, brush on a coat of |
| wire brush to prevent the ribs from sticking. Using a | | | | barbecue sauce. Flip the meat and brush the other |
| brush or a folded up piece of paper towel held by | | | | side. Cook the meat for about five minutes on each |
| tongs, dip it in vegetable oil and rub it over the grill | | | | side to caramelize the sugars in the sauce. |
| grates. Turn on the grill's center burner, close the lid, | | | | 7. Let the meat stand for a few minutes and then |
| and heat to a temperature between 200o F and | | | | enjoy! |
| 225o F. | | | | |