This BBQ ribs recipe on a charcoal grill delivers tender, juicy ribs packed with smoky flavor, thanks to a perfect spice rub, tangy mop sauce, and a touch of honey and brown sugar.
Keyword: bbq ribs on a charcoal grill, charcoal ribs
Prep Time: 15 minutesminutes
Cook Time: 5 hourshours
Total Time: 5 hourshours15 minutesminutes
Servings: 2
Calories: 1506kcal
Equipment
charcoal grill
Ingredients
Ribs
1Rack St. Louis Style Spareribs
2TbspYellow Mustard
Rib Rub
2TbspBrown Sugar
1TbspPaprika or smoked paprika for extra smokiness
1TbspKosher Salt
1TbspGround Black Pepper
2TspChili Powder
1TspGarlic Powder
1TspOnion Powder
1TspCayenne Pepper
Mop Sauce
1/3CupBeef Broth
2/3CupApple Cider Vinegar
3TbspButter
1TbspHoney
1TbspBrown Sugar
Your Choice Of Smoking Wood Chips
Instructions
Fill half of your charcoal grill with hot charcoal, leaving enough space for a full water pan on the opposite side.
Mix the spices and brown sugar in a small bowl, making sure to break apart any clumps with your hands.
Remove the thin membrane from the bone side of the ribs. Cover the ribs with a thin layer of mustard and coat heavily with the rib rub.
Place your choice of wood chips directly onto your charcoal, and place the ribs above the water pan. Smoke for three hours, keeping the temperature around 225°F-250°F.
Combine the apple cider vinegar with beef broth. This mixture will keep your ribs from drying out, and should be applied every 30 minutes after the first hour of smoking.
Cover a sheet of aluminum foil lightly with brown sugar, honey, and butter. Place the ribs meat side down and add more brown sugar, honey, and butter to the other side. Wrap the ribs tightly with more foil and let the ribs cook for another 90 minutes to two hours.
Once your ribs have achieved the desired level of tenderness (the rack should bend but not split when picked up halfway through) remove from the foil. Apply a coating of your favorite barbecue sauce or more rib rub if you want and finish the ribs on the grill for another 30-45 minutes.
Remove the ribs from the grill. Cut, serve, and enjoy!