Fast and Smoking Hot: Grilling Ribs Using Charcoal
Grilling ribs on gas is a more slow and controlled process that can be easier for people who just got into grilling. However, those who want to get the best grilled ribs in a shorter period of time with heavy smoky texture, this method is perfect for them.
1. Remove the rib membrane from the ribs, as keeping this on makes it more difficult for the ribs to get tender. Remove any loose meat.
2. Sprinkle rib rub all over the ribs and ensure to heavily coat them. Let the flavor sink in for a while.
3. To begin the process of grilling you will need two aluminum pans. Use enough charcoal so that it covers half of the coal grate, which is around three layers of charcoal.
4. Place an aluminum on the charcoal grate and pour some charcoal on to the other side. Then add long chunks of wood. This is because the larger the word, the more time it takes to burn hence more smoke.
5. Place a second aluminum foil directly on the charcoal grate and fill it with water. Keep the grilling temperature at around 250 F. As the water heats to steam, it will keep the ribs in low heating.
6. Place the ribs next to the water-filled aluminum pan and cook for around 3 or 4 hours. Ensure that the final temperature reaches around 180 F. Also turn and swap the positions and sides of the ribs for even cooking. If need be, replenish the water and coal from time to time.
7. After about an hour wrap the ribs with aluminum foil in double layers. Place the wrapped ribs on to the grill and cook for another one hour.
8. Remove the foil and cook for another 30 minutes. Now that it is nearly done, coat the ribs with barbecue sauce in thin layers. Repeat this about 5 times. Then remove the ribs.
