Monday, July 03, 2006

Fourth of July Grilling II

I hope your 4th of July weekend is going great. I myself have 1 BBQ under my belt and a couple of more to come. My first turn at bat was taken with Spare Ribs. Here are some tips for great ribs:

1. Marinade the meat or rub in the seasonings at least 1 hr before cooking more is better but if it’s done too long, unless it’s a tough cut, you could overpower the meat. One to 3 hours is good enough.

2. Grill bone side down until the bones start to separate from the meat without turning.

3. Brush BBQ sauce or any sauce that has sugar only at the tail end of cooking.

4. Allow the ribs to sit for 10 minutes before eating or cutting this helps the meat stay juicy.

5. Use tongs to handle the meat forks will pierce the meat and allow the juices to escape. This reduces the flavor and moisture of the meat.

You can try this tips this weekend or the next time you grill ribs and you will see and taste the difference.