How Long Should You Boil Ribs Before Grilling


It never fails: the summer days last a little longer than you expected, some friends want to get

together, and someone suggests a barbecue. The only problem with this impromptu celebration is that you didn't have time to season and marinate your ribs over night, and you don't have a lot of time get them made. The solution. Boil them. But just how long should you boil ribs before grilling. Keep reading, because with these simple tips your meat will be prepped and ready to grill in no time.

Ordinarily, and for the best flavor, you should season or marinate your ribs for up to forty-eight hours in advance of cooking. Rubs are perfect for ribs. The flavor gets locked in and letting them marinate so long makes the meat tender. But you don't have forty-eight hours. In roughly an hour you can get the same fall-off-the-bone ribs.

When boiling, don't bother seasoning the meat. Just add the seasoning directly to a large pot of boiling water. A few suggestions are garlic, chopped onions, celery, and bay leaves. And for barbecue flavoring, add a little liquid smoke and a couple tablespoons of rub.

After the water and meat have come to a boil, reduce the heat to low and let it simmer. Baby back ribs need about forty minutes of simmering, while spare ribs need about an hour. Make sure to watch your meat so they don't over boil or you'll lose all of the flavor you're working so hard to keep in.

Once your meat is done boiling, you want to take it out of the pot and season it with a little bit of dry rub and a couple coats of your favorite barbecue sauce. Then throw the ribs on the grill for about fifteen to twenty minutes. In as little as an hour and a half you can have tender, flavorful ribs ready for your last minute get together.


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