The Easiest Way to Cook Ribs on a Gas Grill

Ribs on a flaming hot grill.

If you own a gas grill, there’s plenty you can do to make your cooking experience more enjoyable.

Ribs are one of the most popular grilled meats, and they’re easy to cook on a gas grill.

Here’s how to get restaurant-quality ribs in your own backyard.


Select the right cut of meat

Ribs are a long bone cut of meat, so you can only cook them in a smoker or grill with a long enough draw.


There are three main cuts of ribs: country ribs, spare ribs, and baby back ribs.


  • COUNTRY RIBS - These are the thinnest, most tender ribs you can find. They’re often cut into smaller pieces for sale or for grilling. Country ribs have a very mild flavor and are best when cooked slowly over low heat.
  • SPARERIB RIBS - These are even more tender than country ribs. They’re less fatty and have a milder flavor than spare ribs. Spare ribs usually come in pairs, but you can also buy single, whole ribs. Cook them like country ribs, but don’t overcook them or they’ll become tough.
  • BABY BACK RIBS - Baby backs are the most traditional type of rib. They have dense meat and a strong smoke flavor. If you’re interested in smoking ribs, these are the type you want. Baby backs range from 1/4 to 1/2 inches thick. You can find them at most grocery stores, and some specialty meat stores.


Season with rub

Many recipes for barbecued ribs call for dry rubs or sauces. While these are delicious and certainly add to the experience, they’re optional for cooking ribs.


Dry rubs add great color and flavor, but you’ll get the same results using a simple salt-and-pepper coating. Rubs vary in ingredients, and some are made for pork, beef, or chicken.


When it comes to rubs, less is more. Too much rub and your ribs will taste like a mixture of spices and oil. A light coat of rub with a few distinct flavors and a few grains of salt will bring the best results.


Here are some rub ingredients to get you started:

  • Onion - You can’t go wrong with onion.
  • Garlic - Garlic works with lots of other flavors and adds a lot of aromas.
  • Sweet paprika - This is one of the oldest spices used for human consumption. It’s full of flavor but mild enough for the kids.
  • Cumin - The perfect mix of smoky and sweet.

Here is one of my favorite rubs for ribs


Set up your grill for smoking ribs

You want the temperature to stay between 250°F - 300°F for the entire cooking time. While waiting on your gas grill to heat up, wrap your ribs in foil.


Close the lid and let the ribs cook for 1 hour.


If you want to add smoke to your gas grill, you'll need a smoker box to put on your grill. You can put woodchips inside this box that will put off smoke.


Here is a link to a smoker box and plenty of woodchips to get you started


Be careful not to let the temperature of your grill get too high, or you risk drying out the meat. Plan for the ribs to take between 2 and 3 hours to finish cooking.


Keep it moist with a baste

Just as you don’t have to use a dry rub with beef brisket, you don’t have to add a baste to your ribs to make them moist. However, a baste adds some additional flavor and moisture to the ribs.


You can use your favorite BBQ sauce to baste your ribs throughout the cooking.


Wrapping Up

Ribs are a great way to celebrate a milestone or honor a loved one. They’re inexpensive, usually delicious, and easy to make.


They’re perfect for a backyard barbecue, and they can be served any way you’d like.


Whether you’re planning a casual barbecue or a more elegant affair, there’s a way to serve great ribs that everyone will enjoy. Follow these steps, and you can’t go wrong.

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