Description
Grilled ribs are the ultimate crowd-pleaser, perfect for summer cookouts or family gatherings. This recipe features tender, smoky baby back ribs marinated in a flavorful blend of soy sauce, garlic, and spices. The result is juicy meat that falls off the bone, coated in your choice of BBQ sauce for an extra burst of flavor. With simple ingredients and straightforward steps, these grilled ribs are easy to prepare yet impressive enough to satisfy any barbecue lover. Whether you’re hosting a backyard party or enjoying a cozy dinner at home, these grilled ribs will be the star of the show.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 racks of baby back ribs
- 1/3 cup soy sauce
- 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 2 tablespoons ketchup
- 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
- pinch of kosher salt
- pinch of ground black pepper
- 1 1/4 tablespoons kosher salt
- 2 1/2 tablespoons smoked paprika
- 2 1/2 tablespoons lemon pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
- 1 tablespoon smoked garlic powder
- 1/2 tablespoon onion powder
- 1/2 tablespoon ground black pepper
- 1 cup your choice of BBQ sauce
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, finely chopped
Instructions
- Prepare the marinade by whisking together soy sauce, olive oil, minced garlic, garlic powder, onion powder, lemon zest, ketchup, apple cider vinegar, salt, and pepper in a medium bowl.
- Pat the ribs dry and remove the membrane from the back. Marinate the ribs for 30 to 60 minutes.
- Preheat the grill to 500 degrees F and clean the grates.
- Mix dry rub ingredients: kosher salt, smoked paprika, lemon pepper, cayenne (if using), smoked garlic powder, onion powder, and black pepper.
- Apply the dry rub generously on marinated ribs.
- Grill meat-side down over medium heat (around 300 degrees F) for about 30 minutes before flipping.
- Cook until internal temperature reaches 190–203 degrees F; brush with BBQ sauce in the last few minutes.
- Let rest covered with foil before serving hot.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 rib (approximately 150g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 27g
- Cholesterol: 90mg