How to make BBQ Ribs in 30 minutes

So I've done a lot of cooking on the grill over the past couple years. I've held BBQ's or cooked for big game days. I haven't gotten a negative comment for my cooking, and I'm not going to say it's because people are just being nice. I put a lot of time in reading and experimenting to perfect the simplicity of BBQing. There are other techniques that can give you more intriguing texture or flavor to your meat, but if you're just trying to keep things simple, then you only need to follow a few simple steps.

For this post, this is what you need:
-Propane Grill (Large or portable, preferably with coals)
-Spare Ribs (you can get them from $.99/lb to $2.49/lb, baby back ribs can go as high as $4.99/lb)
-Tongs, brush
-BBQ Sauce of choice


0. Before you put any meat on the grill, start out by turning on the grill to its highest temperature and leave it on for about five minutes. This burns off anything you don't want on the grill and make it easier to clean the surfaces. It also makes the grill at its hottest temperature.

1. After keeping the grill on high, turn down the cooking temperature to low. Immediately put the meat on the grill. This allows the surfaces of the meat to sear, creating a crispy surface to keep the juices in your meat. Let it stay on the surface for about 3-5 minutes, then flip.

2. You can see when you flip your meat that the color change, and the surface is harder. Let the other side sear for 3-5 minutes. Repeat these steps a couple times. Make sure after you flip your meat, close the lid so that the heat inside the grill cooks your meat evenly.

3-5. You can see from the pictures of the color change in your meat from start to finish. An ideal color combination is light or dark pink with some crisps of golden brown.

Is this an indication that your meat is ready? Not necessarily; if you're a beginner, it's best that you cut some parts open to see all of your meat is cooked, which is a pure white color. More experienced cookers will know when the meat is ready, but if you follow the simple steps, then there won't be too many problems.

6-7. When you feel your meat is nearly ready, start marinating your meat with your favorite BBQ sauce. Do one side, flip the rack, then marinate the other side. Cook for 5-7 minutes so the sauce is absorbed into the meat, and it dries a little to give it that "sticky" feeling.

8. Cut up your meat, marinate again if you choose, then let it sit on the grill for another minute or two.

9. Your meat is ready to eat! Perfect for any meal, BBQ day, or game day.

Quick note: Cooking one or two racks of ribs will only take about 30 minutes to cook, if you're prepared. If you plan to cook a couple more racks for a large party, then it will take more time, but you'll have a good time doing it. Happy grilling.