THIS IS THE BEST (AND EASIEST) BACKYARD GRILLING RIBS RECIPE ON THE PLANET!
Ingredients
1 tablespoon ground cumin
1 tablespoon chili powder
1 tablespoon paprika
salt and pepper to taste
Approx. 3 pounds baby back pork ribs (one rack)
1 cup barbeque sauce of your choice
(I usually make two racks at a time...the leftovers are awesome)
Directions
In a small jar, combine cumin, chili powder, paprika, salt, and pepper. (use the exact measure & ingredients) Put a lid on the jar and shake to mix.
This part is key (as others have mentioned) trim the membrane from the back of each rack.
Easy to do....can use a small, sharp knife between the membrane and rib to lift/separate and you can peel it right off or just cut it off as best you can.
Now, sprinkle as much of the rub onto both sides of the ribs as you wish. Go easy on the rubbing if you don't want your ribs to be too dark and spicy.
Keep the unused portion of the spice mix in a tightly sealed jar for future use...you'll have enough to do more than two racks at a time.
Preheat gas grill on high heat and lightly oil the upper/top grate. I use spray PAM for grilling or canola oil.
Take some aluminum foil sheets and place on lower rack or grill to capture any drippings and this will prevent flare-ups.
I usually curl up the outer edges (making a dam sorta like a pizza) so the liquid won't have a chance to roll off.
Put the ribs on the top rack of the grill with the "meaty" side down (will look like a bowl).
Turn the gas heat to low, close the lid, and leave it closed...and let it cook for 1 hour...don't even think of sneaking a peek....have another beer instead.
Now you can brush ribs with your favorite barbecue sauce and grill an additional 5 minutes to meld the sauce in.
Enjoy.
***I have had more requests for making ribs from family & friends ever since we found this recipe many years back...I believe it came from allrecipes.com