Pork
Memorial Day BBQ Ribs (Electric Grill)
Memorial Day is when grilling season officially starts for most of America, and ribs are the canonical Memorial Day cook. The 2.5-1-0.75 variant of the classic 3-2-1 method is calibrated for spare ribs specifically (baby backs need less time). Start at noon, finish by 5, serve at dinner. The Char-Broil Bistro Pro Dual Fuel holds 225F steady for the initial smoke phase, which is non-negotiable for proper rib texture. Electric grills make this cook easier than stick-burners because the temperature does not drift every time you stop paying attention.
Ingredients
- 2 racks St. Louis-cut spare ribs (about 3 lbs each)
- 1/4 cup yellow mustard
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 2 tbsp smoked paprika
- 2 tbsp salt
- 1 tbsp garlic powder
- 1 tbsp black pepper
- 1 tsp cayenne
- 1 cup apple juice
- 1.5 cups BBQ sauce
- Applewood or hickory pellets
Instructions
- 01
Remove the membrane from the back of each rack.
- 02
Slather with mustard, then apply the dry rub heavily. Let sit 20 minutes at room temp.
- 03
Preheat the grill to 225F with applewood pellets in the smoke box.
- 04
Smoke the ribs meat-side up for 2.5 hours, spritzing with apple juice every 30 minutes after the first hour.
- 05
Wrap each rack in foil with 1/4 cup apple juice. Return to the grill at 250F for 60 minutes.
- 06
Unwrap, brush with BBQ sauce, and return uncovered at 250F for 30-45 more minutes to set the glaze.
- 07
Rest 10 minutes. Slice between the bones and serve.
Pro Tips
From our kitchen
- ★Spare ribs are meatier and more flavorful than baby backs. The extra fat and connective tissue reward the long cook.
- ★St. Louis cut means the rib tips have been trimmed for a rectangular rack that grills evenly.
- ★The 2.5-1-0.75 timing is Memorial Day-specific, you want them on the plate by 5pm, so start at noon.
- ★The Char-Broil Bistro Pro Dual Fuel fits two full racks comfortably, which is Memorial-Day-scale for a family of 6.
We recommend for this recipe
Char-Broil Bistro Pro Dual Fuel Electric Grill
The Char-Broil Bistro Pro Dual Fuel Electric Grill's 325 sq in surface and electric and charcoal hybrid and 650°f max temperature make it our pick for this recipe. the woodfire smoke infusion delivers the deep flavor this recipe needs.
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