St. Louis Ribs Recipe
Enjoy tender, smoky, and flavorful St. Louis-style ribs grilled to perfection. Coated in your favorite barbecue sauce and cooked low and slow, these ribs are a backyard barbecue classic that will satisfy every craving for juicy, fall-off-the-bone goodness.
8 Servings
Ingredients
- 4 pounds St. Louis-style pork ribs cut into 6-inch sections
- 2 cups barbecue sauce or to taste
Instructions
Prepare the Grill:
- Preheat one side of a gas grill to 300°F (150°C), creating a two-zone cooking area—one hot side and one cool side.
Add Moisture:
- Fill a small metal can or heat-safe container with water. Cover it securely with aluminum foil and puncture several slits using a knife. Place this on the heated side of the grill to maintain moisture throughout the cooking process.
Initial Cooking:
- Arrange the ribs bone-side up on the unheated side of the grill. Close the grill lid and cook for 1½ hours. This indirect heat allows the ribs to cook slowly and evenly.
Flip and Continue Cooking:
- After the initial cook time, carefully flip the ribs. Close the lid again and continue cooking for an additional 1½ hours, or until the meat has visibly shrunk back from the bones.
Apply Barbecue Sauce:
- Transfer the ribs to the heated side of the grill. Generously baste them with barbecue sauce. Close the lid and cook for 2 minutes.
Flip and Repeat:
- Flip the ribs, baste the second side, and cook for another 2 minutes with the lid closed. Flip once more, apply a final layer of sauce, and cook for an additional 2 minutes to allow the sauce to caramelize.
Rest and Serve:
- Remove the ribs from the grill and allow them to rest for 5 minutes before slicing. Serve with extra barbecue sauce if desired.
Notes
To make this St. Louis Ribs Recipe gluten-free, ensure the barbecue sauce used is certified gluten-free. Some store-bought sauces contain hidden gluten from thickeners or flavoring agents. Alternatively, make a homemade gluten-free barbecue sauce for full control over the ingredients.
Enjoy these mouthwatering, smoky St. Louis-style ribs for your next barbecue, and rest assured they can be easily adapted for gluten-free diets without sacrificing flavor!