how to cook st. louis ribs on charcoal grill
Learn how to cook St. Louis style ribs on a charcoal grill. This easy low-and-slow method creates tender, juicy ribs with incredible flavor every single time. Optional to use wood chips.
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Servings: 4
Calories: 370kcal
Ingredients
- 1 rack St. Louis style pork ribs
- 2-3 tablespoons rib rub (dry rub) - homemade or store-bought
- 1 /2-1 cup bbq sauce - optional - see notes
- 1-2 handfuls wood chips - optional - see notes
Instructions
- Pat the ribs dry with paper towels. Remove the thin membrane attached to the underside of the ribs. Sprinkle both sides ribs with your favorite rib rub mix. Set aside at room temperature for one hour.
- Preheat the grill for indirect cooking at 250 to 300 degrees F.
- Place the ribs, meaty side down, over a drip pan, close the grill, and cook for 2 hours. see notes on using wood chips for a smokier flavor.
- Remove ribs from the grill. Double-wrap rack of ribs in heavy-duty aluminum foil. Return wrapped ribs to the grill and cook until very tender, 2½ to 3 hours more.
- Remove from grill, and allow to cool. Cut into slabs of 3-4 and serve.
Notes
If you'd like to add wood chips for a smoky flavor without a smoker, add 1-2 small handfuls over direct heat (coals).
I prefer Kingsford Professional briquettes for this recipe (usually I can only find this at Costco seasonally) because they seem to burn longer and maintain a more consistent temperature, but use whatever charcoal briquettes you prefer.
If using bbq sauce: baste ribs using a brush and coat for the last 15-30 minutes of cooking on the grill
- nutrition info is for 4ish-ounces of meat from St. Louis-style Ribs using my sugar-free rib rub and does not include bbq sauce macros.
Nutrition
Serving: 4ounces | Calories: 370kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 20g | Fat: 20g
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