BBQ Ribs Recipes

Whether you’re craving tender baby back ribs, smoky St. Louis style flats, competition-worthy cooks, or old-school charcoal grilled ribs with bold sauce and rub profiles, you’ll find a collection of tried-and-true recipes right here. From beginner-friendly methods like the classic 3-2-1 cook to advanced competition techniques, Heath walks you through each process so your next rack turns out juicy, flavorful, and unforgettable. Dive into the best rib recipes and start mastering your grill today.
Asian Sticky Baby Back Ribs
Pork Ribs
9 min read
Asian Sticky Baby Back Ribs

If you're looking for a way to change up your rib game, these Asian Sticky Baby Back Ribs are exactly...

Memphis Style Dry Ribs Recipe on the Pellet Grill
Pork Ribs
6 min read
Memphis Style Dry Ribs Recipe on the Pellet Grill

There’s nothing better than an excellent old-fashioned dry rib! This Memphis Style Dry Ribs Recipe is my take on a...

The Ultimate Rib Guide: How to Make Award Winning Ribs
everything-else Pork Ribs
3 min read
The Ultimate Rib Guide: How to Make Award Winning Ribs
Let's face it, cooking ribs is hard. Pitmaster Heath Riles shares his award winning recipe alongside step-by-step instructions to achieve the absolute best flavors!
Peanut Butter & Jelly Ribs
Pork Ribs
11 min read
Peanut Butter & Jelly Ribs

Peanut butter and jelly probably isn't the first flavor combination that comes to mind when you think about barbecue, but...

Competition Style Ribs On the Gateway Drum Smoker
Pork Ribs
7 min read
Competition Style Ribs On the Gateway Drum Smoker

Regular ribs are awesome, but every now and then, it’s time to ramp things up with my Competition Style Ribs....

Sweet Heat Mango Habanero Ribs
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11 min read
Sweet Heat Mango Habanero Ribs

Some rib recipes are all about sweetness. Others lean so heavily into heat that you can barely taste the pork...

Fall-Off-the-Bone vs. Properly Cooked Ribs
Pork ribs
12 min read
Fall-Off-the-Bone vs. Properly Cooked Ribs

Have you ever wondered what really separates a properly cooked rib from one that’s fall-off-the-bone tender? A lot of backyard...

Hot Honey Pineapple Ribs
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10 min read
Hot Honey Pineapple Ribs

Some rib recipes are built around complicated timelines, overloaded foil wraps, and layers of ingredients that make the process feel...

Memphis-Style Dry Rub Ribs
Pork Ribs
9 min read
Memphis-Style Dry Rub Ribs

If you’ve ever had true Memphis-style dry ribs, you know they’re in a category all their own. No sticky glaze,...

Cherry Chipotle BBQ Ribs
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10 min read
Cherry Chipotle BBQ Ribs

If you’re looking for a rib recipe that hits every flavor note — sweet, smoky, spicy, and rich — these...

World Championship Baby Back Ribs on the Outlaw Pit
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8 min read
World Championship Baby Back Ribs on the Outlaw Pit

If you’ve ever wanted to cook ribs the same way competition pitmasters do, this recipe will get you there. These...

Competition Style Party Ribs w/ Breanna Stark | Cooking With Friends
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8 min read
Competition Style Party Ribs w/ Breanna Stark | Cooking With Friends

If you’ve ever wanted ribs that taste like they came straight out of a competition turn-in box, these Competition Style...

Spicy Peach St. Louis Style Ribs w/ Mike Starr of Blazing Star BBQ
Pork Ribs
6 min read
Spicy Peach St. Louis Style Ribs w/ Mike Starr of Blazing Star BBQ

This Cooking With Friends rib recipe proves that great backyard ribs don’t require complicated techniques or competition-only processes — they...

Fall-Off-The-Bone Ribs on the Z Grill
Pork Ribs
8 min read
Fall-Off-The-Bone Ribs on the Z Grill

Do you want to learn how to make ribs so tender they practically melt in your hands? These Fall-Off-The-Bone Ribs...