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St. Louis Ribs (Grilled Ribs)

Tender, juicy St. Louis ribs grilled to perfection with a simple dry rub and your choice of barbecue sauce.
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Prep Time 1 hour
Cook Time 3 hours
Total Time 4 hours
Servings: 4 servings
Course: BBQ, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Ribs
  • 2 pounds St. Louis style ribs You can substitute with baby back ribs, adjust cooking time accordingly.
For the Dry Rub
  • 1 cup brown sugar You can substitute with white sugar.
  • 2 tablespoons salt
  • 2 tablespoons black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 pinch cayenne pepper Optional for heat.
For the Barbecue Sauce
  • 1 cup barbecue sauce Use your favorite type, or mix store-bought with vinegar and mustard.

Method
 

Preparation of the Ribs
  1. Pat the St. Louis ribs dry with paper towels.
  2. Sprinkle the dry rub generously on every side and massage it into the meat.
  3. Let the seasoned ribs rest in the fridge for at least one hour, or overnight for more flavor.
Grilling the Ribs
  1. Preheat your grill to medium heat (about 325°F).
  2. Place the ribs bone side down on the grill, off to the direct flames.
  3. Close the lid and let them cook for about two hours, flipping once midway.
  4. If the ribs look dry, wrap them in foil and return to the grill for an additional 30 minutes.
  5. During the last 10-15 minutes, brush on the barbecue sauce and turn the ribs to caramelize the sauce without burning it.

Notes

For an oven option, wrap in foil and bake at 300°F for 2-3 hours. Finish under the broiler with sauce. You can serve them dry with just the rub if preferred.