Introduction
The awesome flavor and delicious taste of a dish can whet the appetite of anybody. Barbecue rib preparations fall in those category of dishes. Whether you admit or not, you are delighted when served with barbecue ribs on your visit to a friendâs house. But, why not learn to make it yourself, so that every time you need it you donât have to go to the market or requesting someone to prepare for you. Read the instructions and get a thorough guide on how to make barbecue rib.
Complexity Level: Basic
Time required: 2-3 hours
Estimated cost: 10 – 20 $
Resources required:
For Grill
1. Pot, large2. Water3. 3 tbs. garlic salt4. 2 tbs. black pepper5. Tongs6. 1/4 cup beer7. 2 tbs. cayenne pepper8. 2 tbs. brown sugar9. 2 Tbs. ginger10. 1 Tbs. vegetable oil11. Bowl12. Spoon13. 1 small onion14. Knife15. 2 half racks ribs16. Barbecue pit, pre-lit17. Basting brush
For Oven
1. 2 tbs. seasoning salt2. 2 tbs. garlic powder3. 2 tbs. black pepper4. 1 tbs. brown sugar5. Rack of ribs6. Barbecue sauce
Instructions
1. Boil the ribs to soften themPut a large pot filled with water on a burner over mild flame. The level of water must be such that it should be sufficient to accommodate the ribs. Let the water reach the boiling point. Immerse the meat into the boiling water and leave it for half an hour. You can also add garlic salt and black pepper into the pot prior to this.
2. Prepare the spice mixtureWhile the ribs are still being cooked, you can save your time by preparing the spice mixture. For this, you need to pour beer, cayenne pepper, brown sugar, ginger and vegetable oil together into a bowl. Then, chop up an onion and add it to the mixture.
3. Rinse the meatTake out the meat from the water when you are done with cooking. Wash the cooked meat under cool water and let dry. Now, knead the wet rub on the dry ribs. Make sure, both the sides are fully covered with the mixture.
4. Roast the ribs on the grillPlace the ribs into a grill under medium heat and close the lids. Let it cook for about 30 minutes. This is the ideal time that is required for proper cooking of meat. Be cautious enough to twirl the meat after every 10-15 minutes or it may get overcooked.
5. Brush it with barbecue sauceAround 15 minutes before you take out the ribs from the oven, you need to brush them with barbecue sauce. Flip the meat such that both the sides get approximately 8 minutes of roasting each. Finally, take the prepared recipe out of the grill and leave it for 10 minutes before it is ready to be served.
Frequently asked questions:
Q. What is the meaning of silver skin?A. The white membrane attached to the inner side of the bones is called silver skin. It is tough to chew the membrane and the sauce as well as the rubs cannot penetrate it. Hence, the ultimate option is to peel them off.
Quick tips:1. If you prefer softer ribs, you can extend the grilling time to an hour.2. If you donât have the time to cook instantly, you can prepare the ribs a day in advance and slow cook them at the desired moment.3. If you desperately look for a tasty bite, you can skip the boiling of ribs. To compensate it, you should stretch the roasting time.4. For tender meat, keep the flame to a mild level.5. You have the option of smoking if you prefer indirect cooking.
Things to watch out for:
1. Never sauce the ribs until they are fully ready. This is because most of the barbecue sauces contain sugar that may result in burning instead of cooking. An easy way to ascertain this is to lift the rib a bit; if itâs done you can see it being split into two.2. Remember to take out the membrane from the ribs. For this, you can make a cut with a knife and then peel them out using your hand.
