Pork

Ribs 101

How to make perfect ribs every time. I’ve packed all my tips & tricks from cooking ribs over the past decade into this easy to follow recipe and method that works every time.

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April 1, 2024

The keys to the perfect ribs include the overnight salt dry brine, and my double indirect smoking method. Whether you’re cooking St. Louis or Baby Back ribs, my process is the same for each and these hot & fast ribs are done in 3 hours.

YouTube Chapters for further details:
  • 00:00 - How we discovered the best rib method
  • 01:33 - Why you should dry brine your ribs
  • 04:40 - Make your own Texas style dry brine rub
  • 07:57 - Building a clean fire for perfect ribs
  • 11:31 - Cook game plan
  • 14:01 - Smoke hack, keep smoke rolling on a long Kamado cook
  • 15:16 - Why the foil boat was made for Kamados
  • 18:06 - Rib sauce hacks
  • 19:30 - Glazing ribs
  • 21:40 - Results & taste test

Ingredients
  • St. Louis or baby back pork ribs

Dry Brine:

  • 1 Tbsp granulated garlic
  • 2 Tbsp + 2 tsp kosher salt
  • 4 tsp Lawry’s (or copycat, see below)
  • 4 Tbsp black pepper

Rib Sauce:

  • 1/2 cup Sweet Baby Ray’s or other favourite sauce
  • 3 Tbsp apple cider vinegar

(Optional)

Lawry’s Alternative:

  • 2 Tbsp kosher salt
  • 2 tsp white sugar
  • 3/4 tsp paprika
  • 1/4 tsp ground turmeric
  • 1/4 tsp onion powder
  • 1/4 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/4 tsp cornstarch