jbones
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Baby Back Ribs on Gas Grill
Fri, 06/4/10 6:10 PM
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Hey guys, I'm looking to cook some baby back ribs on my gas grill tomorrow. I figured I would use dry rub, use indirect heat and cook on low for up to three hours. I have a few questions though. 1. Since I have three burners, should I leave one or two burners on? Cook on the middle grate or one of the side grates? 2. Do I need to put the ribs on foil or can I put them directly on the burners being there's no flame beneath? 3. What the ideal grill temperature I'm aiming for - 225 to 250 degrees? 4. I'm skeptical about burning propane for three hours. Being it's on low, how much of my tank will it really eat up? I appreciate any advice you can give me. I've always done ribs in the oven, so this is new to me. Thanks in advance!
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NYPIzzaNut
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Re:Baby Back Ribs on Gas Grill
Fri, 06/4/10 6:27 PM
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I have done regular ribs with dry rub on my gas grill - takes hour or less on low - turn every five minutes. I make one rack and use two of the burners with direct flames.
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NYPIzzaNut
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Re:Baby Back Ribs on Gas Grill
Fri, 06/4/10 6:28 PM
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We do not use foil - they go directly on the grill - watch for grease flare ups if real fatty
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jimcfs1
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Re:Baby Back Ribs on Gas Grill
Fri, 06/4/10 7:02 PM
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I put my ribs on the center grate/burner with indirect heat. I leave the left/right burners on. Takes about an hour or so depending on the amount of meat on the ribs. I also use a dry rub until they test done, then I use sauce (usually the Bone Suckin' Sauce brand from Raleigh, as it doesn't have MSG or HFCS). Even with 2 burners on (I shoot for a 350-400 degree temp with the indirect heat) I can do several sets on 1 tank fillup. If you have a spare tank, I'd have it filled, just in case. I usually run mine for awhile, then I go fill the empty "spare" so if it does run out, it's a fast change. I did a set at my mom's house last weekend. She only has 2 burners, so I put the ribs on the right side and used only the left set of burners. We also put a drip pan under the right side and put water in it... other than that it was as I usually do them. These came out even better. I think having the water helped steam them and made them much more tender.
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Mosca
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Re:Baby Back Ribs on Gas Grill
Fri, 06/4/10 7:21 PM
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I do one end burner on low, the other two off. Try to maintain a temp of 225-250. put ribs on the other side, close the lid and leave them alone for at least 4 hours.
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WarToad
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Re:Baby Back Ribs on Gas Grill
Fri, 06/4/10 10:13 PM
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I have 4x burners, I keep 3x off and only 1x on low at the far end. I put a little tin foil plate of soaked apple wood (or whatever) by that burner and try to keep it about 200-225. 4-6 hours you're golden. It ain't old school, but with practice can get impressively close for those without an actual smoker.
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