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Barbecue BBQ Outdoor
Cooking Grilling
11 Tips to Making the Best Pork Ribs.
11
Tips to Making the Best Pork Ribs.
by Michael (Texas Mike) Krishman
1. Purchase ribs that are evenly covered in meat. In other words, don't
buy a slab that is fatty on one end and fleshy on the other. Avoid slabs
that have exposed bones!
2. Allow for one pound of ribs per guest. This is a generous helping but
for more impressive appetites, make it two!
3. When preparing the meat, make sure you remove the membrane on the
underside of the ribs with a sharp knife. If you don't it blocks the
flavor intake.
4. Always marinate your ribs in the refrigerator, not at room temperature.
5. Don't even think about boiling those ribs! Above all else, boiling the
meat causes it to lose all its flavor. If you just have to pre-cook your
ribs before slapping them on the cooking grate, try steaming your slabs
instead as this will help lock the flavor in.
6. Before placing your ribs on the grate for Barbecuing or smoking, make
sure you coat the metal with a generous helping of oil.
7. Barbecuing demands constant attention! As soon as it goes on your
grate, stay close by and keep an eye on it. Watch the cooking temperature
and avoid going above 250 degrees Fahrenheit -- the best ribs are cooked
slowly over indirect heat for about five hours.
8. Put down that fork! Always use tongs to handle your meat once it's on
the grate. Why pierce the meat and let the flavor ooze out if you don't
have to?
9. If you're going to baste during cooking stay away from anything with
sugar in it. Your best bet is to use vinegar and/or water-based products
only.
10. Only lay on the BBQ sauce in the last 20-30 minutes of cooking. Any
sooner than that and the heat will cause the sauce to caramelize and burn
your meat.
11. Let the ribs cool for 10-15 minutes before you serve them up. This is
just a courtesy -- you don't want to singe your guests' mouths with
smoking hot sauce! You could lose some friends.
About the Author
Article Provided by Michael (Texas Mike) Krishman. For more information on
how to make the best ribs visit
http://www.texasmikesbbq.com
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