BBQ Party Ribs
Ingredients
Ingredients (Serves 4-6):
- 1 rack pork spare or baby back ribs
- 1/2 cup BBQ rub
- 1/2 cup apple juice
- 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
Mel Chmilar Jr better known as DARKSIDE OF THE GRILL is an award-winning Pitmaster/pit builder, TV personality and bonafide Canadian that grills up in the great white North!
His presence is seen in countless magazine articles, TV programs and everywhere online. This BBQ Personality is best known for his live appearances at events around the world!
From Memphis in May or walking the stage at American royal winning Grand Champion in Key West Invitational to headlining closing ceremony at EGGtoberfest, across the world in New Zealand, Australia and Brazil as an international Pit Master he makes a show and gets the people fired up with his trademark Fire in The Hole!
Spokesman for Alberta Beef, the Canadian Beef Association and the International Farm Fair he has roots deep from farm to table, spending time working with butchers in every country he cooks in taking time to understand the different cuts and products from beef and pork to fishmongers and seafood. He’s also on the Pro cook team for Big Green Egg and a full-time caterer/event host in Alberta. Teaching in person classes and workshops this fire master has seen and cooked it all on a grill, in a smoker or over a live fire!
Preparation
Step 1
**Prep**: Pat ribs dry with paper towels. Trim excess fat and remove the membrane from the bone side. Trim flaps and boneless side meat (reserve for soup). Cut between bones for individual ribs. Coat evenly with BBQ rub.
Step 2
**Preheat Grill**: Heat BBQ to 325°F, setting up for indirect heat (coals or burners on one side, ribs on the other). Clean and oil grates.
Step 3
**Cook**: Place ribs on the indirect heat side, bone-side down. Close lid and cook for ~2 hours, spritzing with a mix of apple juice and apple cider vinegar every 20 minutes.
Step 4
**Check Doneness**: Cook until internal temperature reaches 175°F (use a meat thermometer).
Step 5
**Rest**: Remove ribs from grill, wrap in foil, and let rest for 5-10 minutes.
Step 6
**Serve**: Serve hot with your favorite BBQ sauce on the side.
Tips:
- Maintain consistent grill temperature; adjust vents or burners as needed.
- Pair with an ice-cold Miller Lite and sides like coleslaw or cornbread.
