Super Easy Grilled Ribs
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
35 mins
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Marinating Time
12 hrs
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Total Time
12 hrs 45 mins
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Servings
4
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Calories
564 kcal
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Course
Main Course
Super Easy Grilled Ribs
Description
Super Easy Grilled Ribs begins with baby back ribs cut into individual pieces, ensuring easier handling and more evenly cooked portions. The ribs are thoroughly coated in a marinade of salt, sugar, garlic powder, onion powder, Sichuan peppercorn powder, and ground cumin, combined with Shaoxing wine and water. Marinating overnight enhances flavor penetration and moisture retention. Before grilling, the ribs are brought to room temperature and coated with a neutral cooking oil to promote browning and prevent sticking.
The ribs are grilled over high heat, producing a caramelized, slightly crispy surface while keeping the interior juicy and tender. The Sichuan peppercorn adds a distinct aromatic spiciness without overwhelming heat, complementing the other spices. This approach balances smoky, savory, and subtly numbing flavors for a satisfying grilled experience.
Serving these ribs as individual pieces makes sharing and eating convenient and mess-free compared to larger racks. The combination of aromatic spices and marinating technique allows these ribs to stand out with authentic depth without complicated preparation.
Ingredients
- 3 pounds baby back ribs
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 2 teaspoons sugar
- 2 teaspoons garlic powder
- 1 1/2 teaspoons onion powder
- 1 teaspoon Sichuan peppercorn powder
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin ground
- 1 tablespoon Shaoxing wine (or dry cooking sherry)
- 1/2 cup water
- 2 tablespoons neutral cooking oil any neutral oil, such as canola or vegetable oil, generic cooking oil
Instructions
- Using a sharp chef’s knife or cleaver, cut the ribs into individual pieces between each rib bone. If you hit thicker bits at the ends of the ribs, just maneuver your blade until you hit soft meat or cartilage to avoid damaging your knife on the hard bones.
- Place the ribs In a large mixing bowl, and add the salt, sugar, garlic powder, onion powder, Sichuan peppercorn powder, cumin, Shaoxing wine, and water. Using your hands, mix the ribs together until every rib is well-coated, and there is no visible standing liquid. This will take a few minutes of mixing. Cover with an overturned plate and marinate in the refrigerator overnight.
- 1 hour before you grill the ribs, take them out of the refrigerator and let them come up to room temperature.
- Preheat your grill over high heat (we used gas here for convenience, so adjust cooking settings and times for your own personal grill setup). Right before grilling, pour the oil over the ribs, and mix well.
- When the grill is hot, use tongs to space the ribs a couple inches (about 5 cm) apart (depending on whether you have the luxury of space relative to other items you may be cooking). Flip them every 3-5 minutes or so, making sure to brown each side of the rib. You know your own grill, so use visual cues to gauge the cooking times and heat levels. After about 20-30 minutes, the ribs should be crisp and golden on all sides. Serve immediately—no need for them to rest!
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 564 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 564kcal | 28% |
| Carbohydrates | 4g | 1% |
| Protein | 41g | 82% |
| Fat | 42g | 65% |
| Saturated Fat | 13g | 65% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 8g | 47% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 19g | 95% |
| Trans Fat | 0.3g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 148mg | 49% |
| Sodium | 1353mg | 56% |
| Potassium | 567mg | 12% |
| Fiber | 0.4g | 2% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 53IU | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0.2mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 77mg | 8% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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