Grilled BBQ Ribs

Last updated on January 25th, 2026

The grill, BBQ flavors, ribs – a total summer vibe! This 4th of July we celebrated with these Grilled BBQ Ribs! They were seasoned to perfection and cooked slowly on my husband’s charcoal grill. This recipe didn’t take too long to make, and it was pretty easy! By the time we all sat down at the table to eat, everything just smelled so good, we were all salivating and couldn’t wait to dig in!

What ingredients do I need to make these?

For the spice mix:

Brown Sugar
Paprika
Salt
Oregano
Garlic Powder
Onion Powder
Black Pepper
Cayenne Pepper

For the ribs:

St Louis Style Ribs
BBQ Sauce
Beef Broth
Olive Oil
Apple Cider Vinegar

How do I make it?

To make the spice mix and prep the ribs:

Add all spice mix ingredients to a small bowl and whisk until combined.

On a large cutting board lay the ribs out and carefully remove the membrane. Rub some of the olive oil all over on both sides. Sprinkle the spice mix everywhere, rubbing it in as you go, until completely covered.

Put the ribs into a disposable aluminum pan. I cut mine in half to fit and this also makes it easier to handle them later, but you don’t have to cut them.

Pour the apple cider vinegar and beef broth over the ribs and cover with aluminum foil. Refrigerate until ready to use.

To make the grilled bbq ribs:

Heat the grill up to 300 F and cook the ribs over indirect heat for a while, until they reach 180 F. Then, turn the grill up to 375 F. Next, oil the grill grates well, and place the ribs directly on the grill.

Brush liberally with BBQ sauce. Close the lid and let them cook for several minutes. Open the grill, flip the ribs, brush again, close the grill and cook several minutes more. Keep brushing and flipping the ribs until the sauce starts to get sticky and charred. Remove from the grill to a plate and allow to sit for a little bit before serving. Enjoy!

What do I serve these with?

Serve these Grilled BBQ Ribs with mashed potatoes, roasted potatoes, mac and cheese, a side salad – whatever you’re feeling! They are extremely versatile! Think backyard potluck! Check out some of my amazing side ideas below!

• Bacon Ranch Pasta Salad
• Creamy Mashed Potatoes
• Crockpot Mac and Cheese
• Creamy Cucumber Salad
• Strawberry Salad

Grilled BBQ Ribs

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The grill, BBQ flavors, ribs – a total summer vibe! This 4th of July we celebrated with these Grilled BBQ Ribs! They were seasoned to perfection and cooked slowly on my husband’s charcoal grill. This recipe didn’t take too long to make, and it was pretty easy! By the time we all sat down at the table to eat, everything just smelled so good, we were all salivating and couldn’t wait to dig in!

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Prep Time 20 minutes mins

Cook Time 2 hours hrs

Course Main Course

Cuisine American

Servings 6

Calories 640 kcal

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Ingredients

  

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For the spice mix:

• 2 tbsp brown sugar
• 1 tbsp paprika
• 1 tsp salt
• 1 tsp oregano
• ½ tsp garlic powder
• ½ tsp onion powder
• ½ tsp black pepper
• ¼ tsp cayenne pepper

For the ribs:

• 3.5 lbs St Louis Style Ribs
• 1 cup BBQ sauce
• ¼ cup beef broth
• 3 tbsp olive oil divided
• 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar

Instructions

 

To make the spice mix and prep the ribs:

• Add all spice mix ingredients to a small bowl and whisk until combined.
• On a large cutting board lay the ribs out and carefully remove the membrane.
• Rub 2 tbsp of the olive oil all over on both sides. Sprinkle the spice mix everywhere, rubbing it in as you go, until completely covered.
• Put the ribs into a disposable aluminum pan. I cut mine in half to fit and this also makes it easier to handle them later, but you don’t have to cut them.
• Pour the apple cider vinegar and beef broth over the ribs and cover with aluminum foil. Refrigerate until ready to use.

To grill the ribs:

• Heat the grill up to 300 ℉ and cook the ribs over indirect heat for an hour and a half.
• At this point, the ribs should temp out to 180 ℉. Next, turn the grill up to 375 ℉.
• Using the remaining olive oil to oil the grill grates really well. Place the ribs directly on the grill and brush liberally with BBQ sauce. Close the lid and let them cook for 10 minutes.
• Open the grill, flip the ribs, brush again, close the grill and cook 10 minutes.
• Keep brushing and flipping the ribs until the sauce starts to get sticky and charred, then remove from the grill to a plate.
• Allow to sit about 15 minutes before serving.

To serve:

• Serve grilled bbq ribs with potato salad, pasta salad, mac and cheese or whatever else you feel like having! Enjoy!

Nutrition

Serving: 2ribsCalories: 640kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 38gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 15gPolyunsaturated Fat: 6gMonounsaturated Fat: 20gCholesterol: 165mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 1.5gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 520IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 55mgIron: 1.5mg

Please be aware that nutritional values are approximate and intended as a helpful guide

Keyword 4th of July Meals, BBQ Ribs Recipe, Grill Recipes, Grilled Ribs, Recipes for st louis style ribs, Summer Cookout Recipes

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