Grilled BBQ Short Ribs with Dry Rub

Grilled BBQ Short Ribs with Dry Rub

from allrecipes.com
Dinner
140 min
4 servings
1007 kcal / serving

These grilled short ribs are fall-off-the-bone tender thanks to foil packets that keep all the savory flavor inside. Beef ribs never tasted so good.

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoonpacked brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoonpaprika
  • 1 tablespoonchili powder
  • 1 teaspoonsalt
  • 1 teaspoongarlic powder
  • 4 poundsbeef short ribs (bone-in), trimmed of fat
  • reynolds wrap® heavy duty aluminum foil
  • ½ cupbarbecue sauce, plus additional for serving

Directions

  1. 1

    Mix brown sugar, paprika, chili powder, salt, and garlic powder in a medium bowl.

  2. 2

    Cut ribs into equal portions. Generously rub spice mixture onto all surfaces of ribs; place ribs in a single layer in a glass baking dish. Cover and refrigerator for 30 minutes to 1 hour.

  3. 3

    Preheat grill to medium indirect heat, 375 to 400 degrees F (190 to 200 degrees C).

  4. 4

    Center one portion ribs on a 12x18-inch sheet of heavy-duty aluminum foil; add 2 ice cubes. Bring up the foil sides, then double-fold the top and ends to seal the packet, leaving room for heat circulation inside. Repeat to make 3 more packets.

  5. 5

    Arrange packets over indirect heat on the preheated grill. Cover and cook until tender, 1 1/2 to 2 hours.

  6. 6

    Uncover the grill. Keeping the foil packets on the grill, open them carefully by cutting along the top folds with a sharp knife, allowing steam to escape; then proceed to open packets fully.

  7. 7

    Brush ribs with about 1/2 cup barbecue sauce.

  8. 8

    Move packets over direct heat, cover, and continue grilling, turning once, until ribs are browned and crisp, about 5 minutes more.

  9. 9

    Serve with additional barbecue sauce as desired.