| If you are grilling BBQ ribs on a regular charcoal grill, | | | | The next day, light your grill and let the coals die |
| then you're probably frustrated when you find that | | | | down to warm glowing embers. You should never |
| your ribs are tough instead of "meat falling off the | | | | BBQ your ribs over an open flame; this can burn the |
| bones" tender. If this is the case, then you can | | | | sauce and ruin the flavor of your BBQ ribs. |
| learn how to barbeque perfect ribs easily by | | | | Once the flames have died down, brush some more |
| preparing your ribs properly in advance, before you | | | | sauce on your ribs and place them directly on the |
| ever place them on your grill. | | | | grill. Cook for 10 minutes, brush some more sauce |
| Most master grillers prepare their ribs first, before | | | | on the top of the ribs, turn and cook the other side |
| cooking them on a charcoal grill. This is why some | | | | for 10 minutes. Continue cooking the ribs in this |
| grillers cook perfect ribs every time. Usually at a | | | | fashion until they are fully done, turning your BBQ ribs |
| BBQ event, guests see the cook placing the ribs on | | | | every 10 minutes while adding fresh sauce at every |
| the grill, never knowing that work was done | | | | turn. |
| beforehand to get the ribs ready. Those new to | | | | Once your ribs are done, place them on a serving |
| grilling assume that the cook is just brushing sauce on | | | | platter and serve while they are still hot. Your |
| the ribs, and then cooking them until done directly on | | | | guests will go crazy over your delicious, juicy and |
| the grill and this isn't always so. | | | | tender ribs. This is the proper way to cook perfect |
| To prepare your ribs, first bring a large pot of water | | | | BBQ ribs. If you just throw the ribs on a grill, |
| to a boil. You should do this the day before your | | | | without preparing them first, then your ribs will be |
| BBQ event or dinner. Add a bit of salt to the | | | | very tough and not very good no matter what type |
| water, and then bring it down to a simmer. Add | | | | of sauce is used. |
| your ribs, cover and simmer them for 1 to 2 hours | | | | BBQ sauce is used to add flavor, not to cover up |
| and then carefully remove them from the pot. Your | | | | inferior cooking. Don't you owe it to yourself and to |
| ribs should be tender and juicy now, but you | | | | your dinner guests to go that extra mile, ensuring |
| shouldn't place them on the grill just yet. | | | | that your ribs are not only tasty, but also mouth |
| Place them in a large bowl, add your BBQ sauce, | | | | watering tender? You'll be known as the best BBQ |
| cover and refrigerate this overnight. This provides | | | | rib griller in your area. Especially if you combine your |
| ample time for the ribs to marinate in the sauce, to | | | | juicy and tender ribs with your very own homemade |
| produce that rich BBQ flavor that everyone loves so | | | | BBQ rubs, sauce or marinades instead of using those |
| well. | | | | pre-bottled sauces provided in local grocery stores. |