Charcoal Grill Beef Back Ribs
Many see the Weber Kettle as a starter grill. Because of it’s relative low price and it’s durability, it is a good choice for a first grill or smoker. It’s versatility and the iconic flavor it produces makes it very attractive to seasoned drillmasters as well! This episode is a no-frills guide for beginners and is sure to have you producing mouth watering beef back ribs in no time! We will keep it very simple, just keeping to the basics.
Things to know:
What is the difference between beef back ribs and beef ribs?
Beef back ribs come from the upperback of the cow near the ribeye roast and have meat mostly between the bones, while beef ribs are a broader category that often refers to short ribs, which come from the lower rib cage or chuck area, are thicker, have more meat on top of the bones, and are best cooked low and slow or braised.
How do you grill with charcoal for beginners?
1. Place the appropriate amount of charcoal in a chimney and light it.
2. Determine the method of cooking you are to use, arrange the charcoal as appropriate, place the cooking grate into position and close the lid.
3. Ensure the grill vents, or dampers, are open.
4. Wait 10- to 15-minutes as the grill heats up.
5. Oil the grates, clean the grate with a grill brush if necessary and oil again.
6. Place food onto the cooking grate.
How long do you let charcoal burn before cooking?
You should let charcoal burn for about 20-30 minutes before cooking (I do this in 2 steps). This ensures the coals are hot enough, have finished producing thick smoke and volatile organic compounds (VOCs), and have had time to heat your grill.
Do you leave the vent open on a charcoal grill when cooking?
This depends on what you are cooking and what method you are using. Typically the lower vent is fully open and the top adjusted as necessary, but there are exceptions.
Ingredients:
2 racks of beef back ribs
SPG based rub (we used John Henry’s Mojave Garlic Pepper)
cooking spray (we used Wagyu Beef Tallow spray)
1. Light a started chimney 3/4 full of charcoal briquettes or lump charcoal and allow to ash over (about 15 minutes).
2. Pour the lit coals into the center of your grill. Add a few chunk of wood of your choice. We used Texas post oak which is always an excellent choice for beef.
3. Install the grill grates and the riser and allow the grill to heat for 10 minutes with both the lower and lid vents fully open.
4. Adjust your top and bottom vents to dial in a temperature of 300F. We recommend starting with the lower vents half open and the top vents about a quarter open.
5. Season your ribs, spray grill grates and lay the ribs on the riser, directly over the fire.
6. Allow the ribs to cook for 1 hours and 45 minutes, rotating the lid 1/3 of a turn every 20 minutes. Check the temperature at each rotation and adjust the vents as necessary to maintain 300F.
7. Remove the ribs, loosely tent the ribs with foil and allow to rest for at least 15 minutes.
8. Cut the ribs into individual pieces, serve and ENJOY!
Equipment used:
The Original ‘Upper Deck’ Stainless Steel Grilling Warming Smoking Rack Charcoal Grill Grate
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