Baby back rib recipes for grilling run the gamut from the exotic to the mundane because of pork’s wonderful versatility. A rack of baby back (also called “Canadian back) ribs comes from the blade and center sections of the pork loin and includes at least eight ribs, the average being 13 in a full slab or rack. To keep everyone at the table happy, here are a few things to consider when choosing baby back rib recipes for grilling:
Plain, old-fashioned baby back rib recipes for grilling that don’t include far-out ingredients:
– These include seasoning consisting mainly of only a rubdown with salt and pepper. Adding a little Worcestershire adds to the juiciness, but the main way to keep them moist is to add a pan of water to the bottom of your grill during cooking.
Baby back rib recipes for grilling that do include far-out, full-of-flavor ingredients:
– These recipes encompass ingredients with herbs and spices like habanero pepper sauce, mint combined with citrus, different types of marmalade, gourmet mustards, and wine, just to name a few.
Many people enjoy all-American-type baby back rib recipes for grilling without the exotic seasonings. Here’s a simple, palate-pleasing method nearly anybody can undertake successfully:
4 lbs. baby back ribs
salt and pepper
Season with salt and pepper, and place ribs on grill rack opposite of fire. Close cover and open vents only partially. For moistness, place a pan of water beneath grill rack. Cook two to four hours, depending on heat. Slower cooked ribs mean better texture and taste so don’t hurry them. Allow one pound of ribs for each serving.
And to add to baby back rib recipes for grilling that call for unusual ingredients to spice up an already delicious meat, try this:
4 pounds of baby back ribs
4 stalks lemongrass, peeled, crushed, and chopped
6 thinly sliced and seeded jalapeno peppers
3 tablespoons finely minced garlic
1 small onion, finely minced
2 1/2 tablespoons grated ginger
2 1/2 tablespoons sugar
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/4 cup soy sauce
1/4 cup lemon juice
1/4 cup olive oil
In bowl, combine all seasoning ingredients. Thoroughly coat ribs and marinate overnight. Cook as for previous recipe.