Gas Grill Beef Back Ribs

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% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Step 1

Prepare the ribs

Step 2

Pat the ribs dry with paper towels.

Step 3

Rub them with the olive oil.

Step 4

Mix all the dry rub ingredients and coat the ribs generously on both sides.

Step 5

Let them sit for 30 minutes (or refrigerate overnight for even more flavor).

Step 6

Set up the grill

Step 7

Preheat your Weber Genesis E-435.

Step 8

Turn on the outside burners only (or one side of the grill) and leave the center burners off.

Step 9

Aim for a grill temperature of 275–300°F.

Step 10

You’ll be cooking over indirect heat.

Step 11

Wrap in foil

Step 12

Wrap each rack tightly in heavy-duty aluminum foil, sealing all the edges so steam stays inside.

Step 13

Grill

Step 14

Place the foil-wrapped ribs on the side of the grill with no direct flame underneath.

Step 15

Close the lid.

Step 16

Cook for 2½–3 hours.

Step 17

Finish

Step 18

Carefully open the foil (watch out for hot steam).

Step 19

Brush with BBQ sauce if using.

Step 20

Move the ribs over direct medium-high heat for 3–5 minutes per side until the sauce is caramelized and lightly charred.

Step 21

How to Tell They’re Done

Step 22

The ribs are ready when:

Step 23

The meat has pulled back from the ends of the bones by about ¼–½ inch.

Step 24

A fork or knife slides into the meat with very little resistance.

Step 25

If you lift the rack with tongs, it bends easily without falling apart.

Step 26

Make-Ahead for Shabbat

Step 27

This recipe works very well ahead of time:

Step 28

Grill the ribs through the 2½–3 hour foil stage.

Step 29

Cool and refrigerate.

Step 30

Before serving, reheat the foil-wrapped ribs on a 275°F grill (or in a 275°F oven) for about 20–30 minutes.

Step 31

Unwrap, brush with BBQ sauce, and finish over direct heat for a few minutes to caramelize.