Stupid-Simple Grilled Ribs

Bon Appetit recipe from Lauren Schaefer who states, “Call us crazy, but we think these three-ingredient charred ribs are just as delicious (if not more so!) than the low-and-slow, fall-off-the-bone-tender kind. They develop a crispy crust as they cook for just 15 minutes on each side, and despite the ridiculously short ingredient list, they’re still plenty flavorful and juicy due to the high fat content in the ribs.”

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Stupid-Simple Grilled Ribs

  • Total time: 1 Hour 30 Minutes
  • Servings: 6 Servings

Ingredients

  • 3 lbs Baby Back Pork Ribs (1–2 Racks)
  • Kosher Salt
  • Freshly Ground Pepper

Directions

  • 1)

    Let ribs sit at room temperature 30 minutes. Cut pork between rib bones into 2- or 3-rib sections. Pat dry with paper towels. Season both sides generously with salt and pepper (about 1 1/2 tsp Diamond Crystal or 1 tsp Morton kosher salt per 1 lb ribs; check the butcher’s label on your package for the weight).

  • 2)

    Prepare a gas or charcoal grill for medium heat. (To check that your grill is at medium heat, hold your hand about 5″ above the grate; you should be able to stay there 7–8 seconds before it’s too hot and you have to move your hand away.)

  • 3)

    Grill ribs bone side down until deep golden brown, about 15 minutes. Turn ribs and continue to grill until golden brown and crisp, about 15 minutes more.

  • 4)

    Cut between bones into single ribs and transfer to a platter.