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What happens when you cook 3 different types of ribs the same way? This question plagued me, so I figured I’d take you on my journey to cook Ribs 3 Ways. For this experiment, I treated each rack of ribs the same way. With no variables, I had an accurate assessment of whether cooking different types of ribs really changes the cooking time and process. I trimmed the ribs similarly, then topped them with two of my bestselling rubs. Whether you prefer hearty St. Louis ribs, leaner Baby Backs, or juicy Spare Ribs, you’re in for a treat. With this simple process, any rack of ribs can be turned into a masterpiece. Heath Riles BBQ Products: https://www.heathrilesbbq.com/collections/all Merch: https://www.heathrilesbbq.com/collections/merchandise More Heath Riles BBQ Recipe Videos: https://www.youtube.com/@HeathRilesBBQ/videos Printable recipes at 'Shootin' The Que' recipe blog: https://www.heathrilesbbq.com/blogs/favorite-recipes Join our online BBQ community "Shootin' the Que" on Facebook. Talking all things BBQ! https://www.facebook.com/groups/shootinthequeheathriles/ Products Used: • Heath Riles BBQ Everyday Rub https://bit.ly/3cRtASw • Heath Riles BBQ Honey Chipotle Rub https://bit.ly/3e9ewzQ • Heath Riles BBQ Competition BBQ Sauce https://bit.ly/4aMtLN9 • Heath Riles BBQ Brown Sugar Honey Habanero Glaze https://bit.ly/3NgYS9M • Heath Riles BBQ Apron https://bit.ly/3VtQW8y • Disposable Cutting Boards https://amzn.to/3VOOnz5 • Aluminum Sheet Pan https://amzn.to/3VQ9dht • Aluminum Foil https://amzn.to/3z5KMng • Royal Oak Charcoal Hardwood Charcoal Pellets https://amzn.to/3IQZfGH • Thermoworks Thermapen One https://bit.ly/43qX2Za Ingredients: • Heath Riles BBQ Everyday Rub • Heath Riles BBQ Honey Chipotle Rub • Heath Riles BBQ Competition BBQ Sauce • Heath Riles BBQ Brown Sugar Honey Habanero Glaze • Spare Ribs • St. Louis Style Ribs • Baby Back Ribs Directions: 1. Fire up the Pit: Set the Traeger Ironwood XL to 275℉ using Royal Oak Charcoal Hardwood Pellets. 2. Prep the Ribs: Trim the ribs, removing stray bone pieces, hard meat flaps, discoloration, excess fat, and membranes. 3. Add Seasoning: Season the ribs with Heath Riles BBQ Everyday Rub and Heath Riles BBQ Honey Chipotle Rub. Let them rest, flip, and repeat on the other side. 4. Start Cooking: Place the ribs directly on the pit, bunching them up. Close the lid and cook for 2 hours and 15 minutes, spritzing with water halfway through. 5. Wrap the Ribs: Remove the ribs, place them in a double-lined baking pan with tin foil, and drizzle with Heath Riles BBQ Brown Sugar Honey Habanero BBQ Glaze. Wrap tightly and smoke for another 1 hour and 15 minutes. 6. Rest the Ribs: Let the ribs rest for 15-20 minutes. 7. Add Sauce: Unwrap the ribs, sauce them with Heath Riles BBQ Competition BBQ Sauce, and return to the pit for 15 minutes to set the sauce. 8. Serve: Let the ribs cool, then slice and serve. Chapters: 0:00 Intro 0:21 Rib Explanation 4:07 St. Louis Style Ribs Trim 4:48 Spare Ribs Trim 6:45 Baby Back Ribs Trim 9:09 Peeling Membrane 9:48 Season Ribs 11:22 Place Ribs on Grill 12:33 Spritz Ribs 13:07 Check Internal Temps 14:40 Wrap Ribs 17:02 Check Ribs in Wrap 18:49 Pull Ribs and Rest 19:04 Sauce Ribs 21:00 Return Ribs to Grill 21:54 Remove Ribs From Grill 22:10 Recap 23:12 Taste and Comparison 25:57 Outro Follow Heath Riles BBQ: https://www.heathrilesbbq.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HeathRilesBBQ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/heathrilesbbq/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/heathrilesbbq TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@heathrilesbbq Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/heathrilesbbq6901/ Affiliate Disclaimer: Some of the links in this description are affiliate links where we may earn a small commission if you use them. This is no additional cost to you Heath Riles, pitmaster • 75x BBQ Grand Champion, • 2022 and 2024 Memphis in May World Rib Champion • Award-Winning Rubs, Sauces, Marinades, and Injections #heathrilesbbq #pitmasterheathriles #heathrilesbbqproducts #food #grilling #bbq #barbecue #recipes #simplerecipes #easyrecipes #pork #ribs #comparison #comparisonvideo #spareribs #babybackribs #stlouisribs
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BBQ Rib Comparison: Spare vs. St. Louis vs. Baby Back

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Cooking Time 245Min
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Heath Riles BBQ Honey Chipotle Rubappropriate amount
Spare Ribs1rack
St. Louis Style Ribs1rack

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