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Last Meal Ribs: The Ultimate Pork Rib Guide

The BBQ classic. Learn how to get the perfect ‘clean bite’ every time.

Learn how to make tender, meaty pork ribs, from baby backs to St. Louis cut spare ribs.

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Smoked bacon ribs sliced and stacked on a wooden cutting board.
Moderate
4 hours 30 minutes
5 from 1 vote
Man brushing sauce on a rack of ribs on a grill.
5 hours
5 from 2 votes
Rib snacks plated.
Easy
2 hours
5 from 1 vote
sliced peanut butter and jelly ribs.
Moderate
2 hours
5 from 1 vote
Two deep fried ribs on a plate along with noodle salad and baked beans.
Moderate
3.31 from 39 votes
yakitori ribs
Easy
2 hours 15 minutes
4.54 from 13 votes
A plate of pork chops with mustard sauce
40 minutes
3.21 from 114 votes
Sliced maple glazed ribs
Moderate
5 hours
4.24 from 130 votes
A pork rib in cross section
Easy
2 hours 30 minutes
3.90 from 65 votes
rack of ribs and sauce on a cutting board.
Moderate
5 hours 30 minutes
4.76 from 1601 votes
Competition pork rib on a white plate.
5 hours
4.27 from 118 votes
A rack of Memphis dry rubbed ribs dusted with rub and set on a wood cutting board.
Easy
1 hour 30 minutes
4.03 from 96 votes
Individual stovetop ribs.
Moderate
2 hours
3.67 from 36 votes
hoisin ribs.
Easy
4 hours
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4.34 from 51 votes
Char siu ribs in Chinese food takeout container.
Moderate
3 hours
4.18 from 236 votes

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FAQ

Remove the membrane?
Yes, pull it off for better smoke penetration and texture.
3 hrs smoke, 2 hrs wrap, 1 hr glaze; good for beginners but can be mushy.
Lift the slab; if it cracks across the top but doesn’t break, they are done.
When do I sauce?

Quick Facts

Type:

Best For:

Low-and-Slow Smoking

Temperature:

~195-203°F (90-95°C) / Bend Test

Texture:

Tender with a slight 'tug'—not mushy

Flavor Pairings:

Fruitwood (Apple/Cherry), Sweet Dry Rubs

Common Mistakes:

Aiming for 'Fall-off-the-bone' (which is overcooked).

Best Equipment:

Pellet Grill or Offset Smoker

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