Make Ribs The Way Chefs Do

By mamacasma

The pros know you can't just sauce them up, slap them on the grill, and call it a day — the best barbecue ribs need to be coaxed into greatness. Here's how to make them.

Ingredients

• 2 racks baby back pork ribs (5 lb. total)
• 1/2 cup barbecue seasoning rub
• 1 1/2 cups mild barbecue sauce

Details

Preparation time 15mins
Adapted from redbookmag.com

Preparation

Step 1

1. Prep. Heat oven to 375°F. Line the bottom of a baking sheet with heavy-duty foil, for easier cleaning. If ribs have the silver skin attached, peel it off (see directions, right) and place ribs on baking sheet. Season all over with rub. Cover tightly with heavy-duty foil.

2. Roast. Ribs will turn out tough if you cook them directly on the grill—by roasting them first, you break down the tough fibers, resulting in super-tender meat. Roast in oven 1 hour. Uncover; brush ribs with half of the barbecue sauce. Re-cover with foil and return to oven for 30 minutes, or until ribs are fork-tender. (If not being served immediately, cool ribs to room temperature. Refrigerate up to 2 days before grilling.)

3. Grill. If ribs have been refrigerated, bring them to room temperature. Heat an outdoor gas or charcoal grill to medium-high. Grill ribs, brushing with sauce and turning several times, until slightly charred and glazed, 10 to 15 minutes.

4. Serve. Transfer ribs to a cutting board. Brush with any remaining sauce. Cut into single portions and serve.