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Slow Grilled Baby Back Ribs

Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time4 minutes
Total Time19 minutes

Ingredients

Dry Rub:

  • 1 tbsp onion granules
  • 1 tbsp garlic granules
  • 1 tbsp paprika
  • 2 tsp ground mustard
  • 1-2 tsp kosher salt
  • 1 1/2 tbsp light brown sugar
  • 1/8 tsp cayenne pepper
  • 1/2 tsp ground cumin

Baby Back Ribs

  • 2 x 2-3 lb baby back ribs
  • 4 tbsp dry rub
  • 1-2 cups barbecue sauce

Instructions

  • Whisk together dry rub ingredients and set aside.
  • Remove membrane and excess fat from ribs. (See video in post for guidance)
  • Rinse ribs to remove bone dust and pat dry with paper towels.
  • Scatter 1 tbsp of dry rub over each side of the ribs, rub/pat in gently.
  • Wrap ribs in parchment paper and then wrap again in foil and set aside.
  • Heat charcoal grill to 400 degrees Fahrenheit placing heated briquettes on one side of the grill.
  • Place a foil tray filled with water on the other side and place the grilling rack above.
  • Place ribs on rack above the tray of water and cover grill and cook for one hour.
  • Lower grill heat to 300 degrees Fahrenheit and cook for one hour.
  • Add briquettes if needed to continue the cooking process.
  • Lower grill heat to 200 degrees Fahrenheit and cook for one hour.
  • Open up foil and parchment paper and mop ribs with barbecue sauce.
  • Leave foil open and allow to cook for one more hour.
  • Carefully remove ribs from grill and place on a board, wrap the foil around the ribs and allow to rest for 10 minutes.
  • Mop ribs with barbecue sauce and serve.