Cooking: American style BBQ

The joint was darn tasty, but omg the ribs, when it just falls off the bone.

I'm more of a ribs fan myself so I do all the dry/wet rubs, mop sauce, marinades & sauces aswell.

If you want a brilliant book on how to cook loads of different ribs I can personaly recommend this book by Steve Raichlen http://www.amazon.co.uk/Ribs-Steven-Raichlen/dp/0761142118/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1285051270&sr=1-1

One difference is though I like to use loin ribs, they're smaller but have less fat than the back ribs you're using.
 
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I know it isn't gonna be the same, but I'm guessing this could just be slow cooked in an oven then finished on a BBQ for a bit of BBQ taste?

Anyway it looks awesome!

Thats what I tend to do, our BBQ isn't very good. Ideally I'd like to buy a smoker, but that's probably going to be a purchase for next year now ;)
 
I'm more of a ribs fan myself so I do all the dry/wet rubs, mop sauce, marinades & sauces aswell.

If you want a brilliant book on how to cook loads of different ribs I can personaly recommend this book by Steve Raichlen http://www.amazon.co.uk/Ribs-Steven-Raichlen/dp/0761142118/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1285051270&sr=1-1

One difference is though I like to use loin ribs, they're smaller but have less fat than the back ribs you're using.

Thanks for recommendation, just got it today in preparation for new season. can;t wait.

will deff be trying some of the lamb, beef ribs. Don't think i have ever had them before.
 
Thanks for recommendation, just got it today in preparation for new season. can;t wait.

will deff be trying some of the lamb, beef ribs. Don't think i have ever had them before.

Lamb ribs, I've never had them but I could not think of anything more tasty, maybe with a BBQ marinade but with a hint of mint. Man I'm hungry.
 
i cant belive i missed this original thread.
that bbq by OP looked amazing,
Us brits just flash cook food until its burned, when slow cooking is better

guys, have a look at diners drive inns & dives,
its on the food network
there are loads of recipes showing how the smoke their meats.
these show wet and dry rubs, also smoking tips like temps and what woods to use.
have a look at this one
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SOkCgWYO_p4&feature=related
 
Here's the garlic and mint lamb ribs.

4 racks denver(spareribs),
coarse salt,
6 cloves garlic,
1/4 cup finely chopped mint,
1 lemon cut in half and seeded, +1lemon cut into wedges for serving,
1st cup extra virgin olive oil,
1/2 cup red wine vinegar,

1) prepare the ribs:
Place a rack of ribs meat side down on a work surface. Remove the thin, papery membrane from the back of the rack by inserting a slender implement, such as a butter knife or tip of a meat thermometer, under it. The best place to start is on one of the middle bones. Using a dishcloth, paper towel, or pliers to gain a secure grip, peeled off the membrane. Repeat with the remaining racks.

2) Place the ribs in a nonreactive roasting pan. Generously season each rack on both sides with salt and pepper. Sprinkle the garlic and mint over both sides of the racks, patting them onto the meat. Let the ribs sit for 5 minutes. Squeeze the juice from the lemon halves over both sides of the ribs. Pour the olive oil and vinegar over the ribs, turning them several times to coat both sides. Cover the roasting pan and let the ribs marinade for at least 4 hours, or as long as overnight, turning them once or twice. The longer the ribs marinate, the richer the flavour will be.

3) Set up the grill for indirect grilling and preheat to 350F. Place a large drip pan in the centre of the grill under the grate.

4) When ready to cook, brush and oil the grill grate. Place the ribs bone side down in the centre over the drip pan and away from the heat cover the grill and cook the ribs until well browned, cooked through, and tender enough to pull apart with your fingers, 40 minutes to 1 hour. When the ribs are done, the meat will have shrunk back from the ends of the bones by about 1/4 inch.

5) Transfer the ribs to a large platter or cutting board and let them rest for a few minutes. Serve the racks, whole or cut into individual ribs, along with grilled vegetables and lemon wedges.
 
Or the handle or the chains for the lid, or the securing mounts for the drum, or a hinged section in the grill, or paint, or the spit.

It's a work in progress.
 
Here's the garlic and mint lamb ribs.

4 racks denver(spareribs),
coarse salt,
6 cloves garlic,
1/4 cup finely chopped mint,
1 lemon cut in half and seeded, +1lemon cut into wedges for serving,
1st cup extra virgin olive oil,
1/2 cup red wine vinegar,

1) prepare the ribs:
Place a rack of ribs meat side down on a work surface. Remove the thin, papery membrane from the back of the rack by inserting a slender implement, such as a butter knife or tip of a meat thermometer, under it. The best place to start is on one of the middle bones. Using a dishcloth, paper towel, or pliers to gain a secure grip, peeled off the membrane. Repeat with the remaining racks.

2) Place the ribs in a nonreactive roasting pan. Generously season each rack on both sides with salt and pepper. Sprinkle the garlic and mint over both sides of the racks, patting them onto the meat. Let the ribs sit for 5 minutes. Squeeze the juice from the lemon halves over both sides of the ribs. Pour the olive oil and vinegar over the ribs, turning them several times to coat both sides. Cover the roasting pan and let the ribs marinade for at least 4 hours, or as long as overnight, turning them once or twice. The longer the ribs marinate, the richer the flavour will be.

3) Set up the grill for indirect grilling and preheat to 350F. Place a large drip pan in the centre of the grill under the grate.

4) When ready to cook, brush and oil the grill grate. Place the ribs bone side down in the centre over the drip pan and away from the heat cover the grill and cook the ribs until well browned, cooked through, and tender enough to pull apart with your fingers, 40 minutes to 1 hour. When the ribs are done, the meat will have shrunk back from the ends of the bones by about 1/4 inch.

5) Transfer the ribs to a large platter or cutting board and let them rest for a few minutes. Serve the racks, whole or cut into individual ribs, along with grilled vegetables and lemon wedges.


Sorry I never replied to your post! Thank you for this recipe, I will be sure to use it in future bbqs
 
Anyone know how many kilos of charcoal the webber chimney starter holds. With my BBQ being so large I need a lot.

Also anyone got a kebab or rib rack. The nice curved webber kebab rack is £35 which is to pricey and I would need several need at least 12 kebabs on the go. The cheaper ones all look nasty and made out of wire.
 
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