Party Ribs
Party Ribs on the grill are fall off the bone tender and one of the best tasting rib recipes you make in your own backyard. Individually smoked ribs that are cut apart before cooking with a delicious dry rub that sears in the flavor!
A while back we tried cutting the ribs apart to make individually smoked ribs. We glazed them with Dr Pepper Jalapeno BBQ Sauce and they were down right amazing.
This method has gained popularity across social media and is often referred to as Party Ribs. The individually smoked ribs have a unique texture with the dry rub seasoning all sides of each rib. We are serving these fall off the bone tender ribs with our favorite White BBQ Sauce. You have to give this one a try!
Ingredients for Party Ribs
- Baby Back Ribs
- Olive Oil
- Out Grilling Sweet BBQ Rub or Pork Rub
- Apple Juice
- White BBQ Sauce – optional for serving.
Step-By-Step Directions for Smoked Party Ribs on the Grill
- Cut ribs apart, between the bones using a sharp knife.
- Place onto a rimmed baking sheet in a single layer and drizzle with olive oil, toss to coat.
- Sprinkle dry rub seasoning over the ribs and toss with your hands to coat, adding more rub as needed until ribs are well coated.
- Let the ribs rest at room temperature while you get the grill ready. Use hickory or oak along with the charcoal for the best smoke flavor. Get the grill up to about 300° and add the ribs to indirect heat. If you are cooking multiple racks and need to stack the ribs, that is fine.
- Cook the ribs with the grill lid closed for about 1 hour or until internal temperature of the ribs reach about 165° using a digital meat thermometer.
- Line a rimmed baking sheet with a large sheet of heavy duty aluminum foil – big enough to form a packet for all of the ribs.
- Place ribs onto the foil and pour apple juice into the packet.
- Fold the sides and ends together to form a completely sealed packet.
- Return to the grill and continue to cook for 1 – 1 1/2 hours or until internal temperature reaches 205 degrees with a digital meat thermometer. Make sure to stick the thermometer into the top of the foil so that you don’t lose the juices from the side or bottom of the foil packet.
- Remove from grill and carefully open the foil.
- Use tongs to place ribs onto a serving platter with white bbq sauce or your favorite sweet and tangy bbq sauce.
If you haven’t tried white bbq sauce, it is a tangy, mayo based sauce that is traditionally served with grilled chicken but it is phenomenal with ribs! Easy to whip up while your ribs are on the grill.
Recipe Notes for Pork Ribs
- Storage: Store leftover party ribs in an airtight container in the refrigerator 3-4 days.
- Reheat: Place ribs into an aluminum foil packet on a baking sheet with 1/4 cup apple juice. Bake for 15 minutes at 350° or until heated through.
Can Party Ribs be Cooked in the Oven?
If you do not have a grill, this recipe will work in the oven using the same times and temperatures but will not have the smoky flavors that you get from the grill.
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Party Ribs are the ultimate baby back rib recipe for backyard cookouts and gatherings with friends and family. Fall off the bone ribs smoked individually for the most juicy and tender ribs on the grill.
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Party Ribs
Ingredients
- 2 racks baby back ribs
- ¼ cup olive oil
- 1 cup Out Grilling Sweet BBQ Rub or dry rub seasoning
- ¼ cup apple juice
Instructions
- Cut ribs apart, between the bones using a sharp knife.
- Place onto a rimmed baking sheet in a single layer and drizzle with olive oil, toss to coat.Sprinkle dry rub seasoning over the ribs and toss with your hands to coat, adding more rub as needed until ribs are well coated.
- Let the ribs rest at room temperature while you get the grill ready. Use hickory or oak along with the charcoal for the best smoke flavor. Get the grill up to about 300° and add the ribs to indirect heat. If you are cooking multiple racks and need to stack the ribs, that is fine.
- Cook the ribs with the grill lid closed for about 1 hour or until internal temperature of the ribs reach about 165° using a digital meat thermometer.
- Line a rimmed baking sheet with a large sheet of heavy duty aluminum foil – big enough to form a packet for all of the ribs.
- Place ribs onto the foil and pour apple juice into the packet.
- Fold the sides and ends together to form a completely sealed packet.
- Return to the grill and continue to cook for 1 – 1 1/2 hours or until internal temperature reaches 205 degrees with a digital meat thermometer. Make sure to stick the thermometer into the top of the foil so that you don’t lose the juices from the side or bottom of the foil packet.
- Remove from grill and carefully open the foil.
- Use tongs to place ribs onto a serving platter with white bbq sauce or your favorite sweet and tangy bbq sauce.
Notes
- Storage: Store leftover party ribs in an airtight container in the refrigerator 3-4 days.
- Reheat: Place ribs into an aluminum foil packet on a baking sheet with 1/4 cup apple juice. Bake for 15 minutes at 350° or until heated through.
