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BBQ Pork Ribs

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Do you want to barbecue some pork, but are uncertain which part to cook? How about some BBQ pork ribs? Without a doubt, this is definitely one of the most popular cuts of pork meat that is often barbecued. In fact, along with pulled pork and briskets, it's one of the most popular cuts of meat that BBQ aficionados prepare!

The key to preparing BBQ pork ribs is to cook the meat slowly at a low temperature; and to infuse it with a good amount of smoke. The temperature should be roughly 200-225 degrees Fahrenheit. And you could use a smoker or a grill-smoker combination, or a kettle grill. The kettle grill will infuse an even amount of heat throughout the meat, and the closed lid will simulate the function of a smoker - assuming you set it up to cook indirectly.

In the hectic to-and-fro world that we live, the rule of "faster is better" always seems to apply. Well, sometimes it doesn't! For instance, smoking a full rack of pork ribs can take roughly four hours. That's because the longer the smoking process is, the more flavor you'll infuse into the meat. In this case, smoking more is a good thing!

OK, let's get down the nitty-gritty of barbecuing pork ribs. Your fist objective will be to prepare the rack of BBQ pork ribs. After allowing the ribs to drop to room temperature, use cold water to rinse them, and then remove the membrane located on the back (this will allow more smoke and spices to penetrate the meat). I use a table knife to get this started and then use a paper towel to grab on a pull.

Next, rinse the ribs a second time and then use paper towels to pat them dry. Afterwards, coat the pork ribs with yellow mustard. You don't have to use French Dijon.

It's highly advisable that you then add a dry rub to the pork ribs. Here are some ingredients that you could use:

¼ cup of paprika
½ cup of brown sugar
1 teaspoon of cayenne pepper
1 tablespoon of salt
1 tablespoon of black pepper
1 tablespoon of onion powder
1 tablespoon of garlic powder
1 tablespoon of chili pepper

OK, after you've seasoned the ribs using dry rub, it's time for the main event. If you're going to use a smoker, then you have several options regarding the smoking method and the type of wood that you use. The choices you make will create different results, so choose wisely! Maintain a cooking temperature of roughly 200-225 degrees Fahrenheit and start smoking away.

How long should you smoke the BBQ pork ribs? Cook them for a minimum of four hours. However, keep in mind that the internal temperature of the meat must reach a minimum of 165 degree Fahrenheit, before you can serve the meat. Make sure to use a thermometer to test this temperature. You should see the meat pulling back from the bones when it's getting close.

Finally, if you're going to add BBQ sauce, buy or create one that won't overpower the flavor of the ribs. In fact, one option is not to add any sauce at all! If you do decide to use sauce, add some to the ribs about 15 minutes before you take them off the smoker. Of course, you can always add more later, but BBQ isn't really about the sauce - well, sometimes it is.

When barbecuing pork, BBQ ribs can be one of the best choices you can make. By following the right steps, it will never be a pig in a poke.