Barbecued pork ribs are just too good not to indulge in. When done really well, they are sure to mesmerize your diners. Here are some important pointers on how to barbecue pork ribs that you can follow at home. Preparation will need some time and effort, but the ribs are sure to be worth it. Eating out in a barbecue house is good – but cooking your own barbecue pork ribs is even better. Follow the tips below:

1. Visit your local butcher and choose your pork ribs. They could be baby back ribs or spare ribs. Baby back ribs are leaner while spare ribs have more fat. Let’s get it on with baby back ribs. Choose full slabs of baby back ribs.

2. Clean the baby back ribs with water and prioritize taking off the outer membrane. This is not mandatory, but when they are cooked, they tend to get tough and rubbery. This makes them difficult to chew. Remove them by pulling one side – all through the length of the baby back ribs.

3. Next, you can apply a bottled rub which you bought ready for use at your local supermarket or grocery store. Apply it generously to your baby back ribs. Wrap your baby back ribs in foil and leave them inside the refrigerator overnight or for about ten to twelve hours. This will enable the meat to fully absorb the flavor of the rub.

4. When you are ready, prepare the griller. You can choose between an electric or charcoal-fueled griller. Be ready with tongs to flip your ribs, and a V-rack. Cut your baby back ribs into portions of your preferred size. You can cut them so that each cut includes three or four ribs or whatever you see fit. When your griller is heated, arrange the pieces of baby back ribs in a standing position using your V-rack. The leaner and meatier sides should face the source of heat. Wait for them to get cooked: They should turn golden brown. Then you can flip them on the other side to evenly cook the meat. Do the same for all the baby back ribs that you have.

5. Arrange your cooked baby back ribs on a plate. Make your desired barbecue sauce or simply purchase bottled barbecue sauce from the supermarket. You can add honey and a dash of salt and pepper to this if you prefer it sweet. Pour it onto your barbecued baby back ribs or simply put it in a small sauce bowl and serve it alongside your plate of baby back ribs.

6. Create side dishes or garnishing for your baby back ribs. You can choose between rice pilaf, corn on the cob, and baked, mashed or fried potatoes. You can also choose a variety of buttered vegetables like carrots, broccoli, cauliflower or beans. These will complete your balanced meal of grilled baby back ribs.

Now that you have learned how to barbecue pork ribs, consider serving them to your family and friends during weekend gatherings. They are a sure hit, and your family will love you for them. Just make sure they are tender. They are perfect if the meat can be taken off the bone easily. Some even prefer for the meat to fall from the bone, making it very easy to eat. There is no need to take the meat off each bone, piece by piece. Serve red wine along with your baby back ribs to make the meal even more special for everyone who is gathered around the dining table.