Alright, dudes! Let's fire up the grill and tackle the manly art of cooking barbecued ribs. Grab a cold one, and let’s get into the meat of things with this no-frills, dude-approved guide.
Ingredients:
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Ribs: 2 racks (about 6 lbs.) because, obviously, more is better.
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Dry Rub: We're talking brown sugar, paprika, some pepper, salt, chili powder, garlic powder, and onion powder.
- BBQ Sauce: About a cup, or however much it takes to paint those bad boys like you’re tagging a masterpiece.
Tools of the Trade:
- Grill
- Aluminum foil (the secret weapon)
- Basting brush
- Meat thermometer (if you’re into precision)
Dude’s Guide to BBQ Ribs:
Prep the Battlefield:
Yank off the membrane on the back of the ribs with a knife and paper towel—kinda like peeling off a sticker from new gear.
Mix all those spices together and give the ribs a good rubdown. Get in there good; it’s messy, but that’s part of the fun.
Pre-Cooking Sneak Attack (Optional but highly recommended):
Wrap the spice-rubbed ribs in foil like you’re wrapping a present—that no one can open until it’s perfectly cooked.
Bake these in the oven at 275°F for about 2 hours if you want them falling-off-the-bone later.
Fire Up the Grill:
Get that grill hot and ready, set it to medium heat, and lay those ribs down. We’re looking at about 1.5 to 2 hours of grill time. Flip them occasionally, so they get that nice char without turning into charcoal.
Boss Move – Sauce Application:
Last 30 minutes is game time for the sauce. Slather those ribs with your BBQ sauce like you’re armoring them up. Keep adding layers every 10 minutes like you're reinforcing a fortress.
Victory Check:
Ribs are done when they hit 145°F inside or when the meat pulls back from the bone like it’s retreating from battle.
Serve and Conquer:
Let the ribs rest a bit; they need a breather after that grilling session. Then, slice and serve. Stand back and watch your buddies devour them like there’s no tomorrow.
Budget for the Mission:
Ribs: $20 - $30
Spice Rack Arsenal: $5 - $10
Sauce Ammo: $2 - $5
Total Damage: $27 - $45. A small price to pay for barbecue glory.
Gear up, grill on, and let the good times roll. This is your summer to shine at the grill, dude!