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Rib recipes are very different from each other. Some require hickory shavings for the meat to smoke, while others require special dry rubbing. Regardless of the requirements in the recipe, several basic grilling methods can help you get the most out of your ribs. Follow these steps to grill ribs.

Steps

1. 1 Decide what kind of ribs you want to grill. The two most popular types are piglet ribs and pork belly, but there are significant differences between the two.
   • The ribs of a young pig are taken from the upper chest. They range in length from 8cm to 15cm and are fatter than pork belly.
   • Pork brisket is taken from the part of the chest under the ribs. Pork belly meat is often softer than ribs due to its high fat content.
2. 2 Prepare the ribs for grilling.
   • Trim excess fat from the ribs and discard it.
   • Rinse the ribs in cold water to remove any loose pieces.
   • Sprinkle dry rubbing mixture on both sides of the ribs. You can make your own rub using brown sugar, black and white peppers, paprika, and other spices, or simply buy a dry rub from the grocery store.
   • Rub the mixture over the meat and place the meat on a plate.
   • Cover the ribs with foil and refrigerate for 1 hour.
3. 3 Select the type of shavings you want to use to smoke your meat. Mesquite and hickory are popular and give the meat a special flavor.
4. 4 Submerge the wood of your choice in water for 30 minutes. If you have a gas or propane grill, use wood shavings. If you have a barbecue, use large wood logs.
5. 5 Preheat your grill. You want to cook the ribs slowly to keep the meat tender. Follow the procedure below for the type of grill you are using.
   • Gas or propane grill: Create an indirect heat source by lighting only about half of the burners. Place the wood in the smoke box and place the box between the flame and the grill surface.
   • Charcoal grill: After the ash has formed, move the briquettes to one side of the grill. Place 2-3 pieces of wood on top of the coals. Place a small baking sheet with 3 cm of water in it on the cool side of the grill. The steam from the water helps keep the ribs moist and tender.
6. 6 Grill the ribs. Pay attention to how the ribs are cooked, especially on a charcoal grill where heat regulation can be difficult. Recipes vary in the amount of time it takes to grill ribs, but pork belly often takes longer than young ribs. Ways to help you know if your ribs are ready include:
   • Meat thermometer: Rib meat should be around 80 ° C when cooked. However, it can sometimes be difficult to get accurate readings because the meat is too thin.
   • Visual Inspection: Ribs should be deep brown and lightly crusty.
   • Softness test: Use tongs to lift the ribs in the center of the grill. If the meat drops sharply and moves away from the bone, then your ribs are ready.
7. 7 Brush a plate of ribs with barbecue sauce. Let the ribs sit on the grill for another 10 minutes to soak the sauce into the meat.
8. 8 Ready.

What do you need

• Rib plate
• Grill (gas, propane or charcoal)
• Wood shavings, briquettes or logs
• Smoke box (gas or propane grill)
• Plate
• Tin foil
• Knife
• Dry mixture for rubbing
• Baking tray
• Water
• Meat thermometer
• Forceps