How long should I marinate the ribs?

Marinate the ribs for 2 to 4 hours.

What temperature should I grill the ribs at?

Grill the ribs at 275°F (135°C).

How do I know when the ribs are done?

Check the internal temperature; the ribs should reach about 208°F (98°C).

What should I do after grilling the ribs?

Sauce the bottoms first, then the tops, and return them to the grill for 8 minutes to set the sauce.

How to Grill Ribs

Name: How to Grill Ribs
Total time: 3 h
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 1 rack baby back ribs; 0.5 cup apple juice; 1 cup orange juice; 1 cup ginger ale; 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 packet dry ranch dressing; 2 tablespoons olive oil; to taste none BBQ rub (Use a sweeter rub with sugar or maple sugar for best results.)

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Original video by Daily Meal on YouTube5:04

About this recipe

Grilling ribs can be a game changer for your backyard BBQ, and Myron Mixon, an award-winning pitmaster, shares his secrets for making prize-winning baby back ribs in this video. His technique focuses on flavor and tenderness, ensuring that every bite is juicy and delicious.

With a simple marinade and a few key steps, you can achieve that perfect smoky flavor and beautiful mahogany color that makes ribs irresistible. Follow these steps to impress your friends and family at your next cookout.

Ingredient notes

Use a sweeter BBQ rub with sugar or maple sugar for best results.

Tips from Daily Meal’s video

Trim excess fat from the ribs to help the rub adhere better and allow for smoke penetration.
Remove the membrane from the back of the ribs for better seasoning and smoke flavor.
Marinate the ribs meat side down for 2 to 4 hours in a mixture of orange juice, ginger ale, Worcestershire sauce, salt, and ranch dressing.
Apply olive oil before the rub to help it stick and enhance the color of the ribs.
Cook the ribs at a consistent 275°F (135°C) for optimal results.

Good to know

How long should I marinate the ribs?: Marinate the ribs for 2 to 4 hours.
What temperature should I grill the ribs at?: Grill the ribs at 275°F (135°C).
How do I know when the ribs are done?: Check the internal temperature; the ribs should reach about 208°F (98°C).
What should I do after grilling the ribs?: Sauce the bottoms first, then the tops, and return them to the grill for 8 minutes to set the sauce.

No life story here — the video and the recipe are the whole point. All credit to Daily Meal: watch the original on YouTube.

The recipe

Serves 4 servingsTime 3 hours

Ingredients

Steps

1
Trim excess fat from the ribs, keeping the blade flat to avoid cutting into the meat.
2
Remove the membrane from the back of the ribs to allow better seasoning and smoke penetration.
3
Marinate the ribs meat side down in a mixture of orange juice, ginger ale, Worcestershire sauce, salt, and ranch dressing for 2 to 4 hours.
4
After marinating, rub a little olive oil on the ribs to help the rub adhere and enhance color.
5
Apply a generous and even coat of BBQ rub to the ribs, pressing it in gently with your fingers.
6
Flip the ribs over and repeat the oil and rub application on the top side.
7
Preheat the grill to 275°F (135°C).
8
Place the ribs on the grill and cook for 1 hour without moving them.
9
After 1 hour, rotate the ribs and cook for another hour.
10
After 2 hours, wrap the ribs in foil with about half a cup of apple juice to tenderize them, and return to the grill for 1 hour.
11
Check the internal temperature of the ribs; they should reach about 208°F (98°C).
12
Remove the ribs from the grill and sauce the bottoms first, then the tops, ensuring to glaze the edges.
13
Return the sauced ribs to the grill for 8 minutes to set the sauce.