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24 Ribs Recipes to Bring Out Your Inner Pitmaster (or Grillmaster)

There is nothing better than a rack of ribs. Except for two racks of ribs. These grilled, smoked, and slow-roasted ribs recipes are the best of the best.
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Peden & Munk

Nothing says, "I'm a grilling boss," like a perfectly-cooked, fall-off-the-bone-tender rack of ribs. Every single one of these recipes will turn you into a grillmaster in no time.

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    Peden & Munk
    3/24

    Sweet-and-Spicy Ribs

    These meaty ribs are purposely precooked until very tender but not yet falling off the bone so they don’t shred when it’s time to grill them.

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    4/24

    Slow-Cooked Short Ribs with Gremolata

    English short ribs are cut lengthwise along the bone, so the meat sits on top. With a day or two of notice, any butcher should be able to cut them to order.

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    Molly Stevens
    9/24

    Soy-Braised Short Ribs with Shiitakes

    Flanked-Style short ribs, used for Korean barbecue, are cut across the bones instead of between the bones. Start this recipe ahead of time; chilling the ribs after braising keeps them from falling falling apart when they served (and all braised meats taste better the next day).

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    Christopher Testani
    10/24

    Lamb Ribs with Rhubarb and Radish Salad

    It’s crucial that you render as much fat as possible during the initial cooking; you can even let the ribs cool and scrape off the excess before glazing.

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    Marcus Nilsson
    13/24

    Spicy Glazed Pork Ribs

    This glaze also makes for an addictive tray of chicken wings. Use the same weight and method as for the ribs, but reduce final cooking time by 10 minutes.

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    Alex Lau
    14/24

    Calabrian Grilled Pork Ribs

    This recipe can easily be doubled for a group. Make sure to check the ribs in a few spots for doneness.

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    15/24

    Best-Ever Barbecued Ribs

    Got nothing but time on your hands? Cook these really low and slow. Set the oven at 300° and start checking the ribs after 3 hours. But don’t sweat it; they’ll be super-tender either way. Watch the step-by-step video here.

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    16/24

    Glazed Pork Ribs with Shichimi Togarashi

    Togarishi is a Japanese seasoning blend with bonito, chile, and more.

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    Alex Lau
    23/24

    Korean Braised Short Ribs

    Associate web editor Christina Chaey finally learned the secret to the braised short ribs her grandma only makes her once a year.

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    Christopher Testani
    24/24

    Quick-Cooked Your Short Ribs

    Cheap and versatile short ribs aren't just destined for hours of braising in the oven—here's how to turn them into a speedy weeknight main.

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