The amount of time it takes to grill ribs depends on the type of rib and the temperature of the grill. In general, grilling ribs takes between one and five hours
. General Grilling Times for Ribs:
- Baby Back Ribs: 1 hour, flipping every 15 minutes
- Pork Ribs: 1 hour, grilling for 45 minutes with dry rub, then dousing with BBQ sauce, flipping, and grilling for 15 minutes more
- Spare Ribs: 4 to 5 hours at 275°F, checking for an internal temperature of 190 to 200 degrees
- Beef Ribs: A little over 1 hour, adjusting initial cooking time by adding 15 minutes. The ribs are done when they have an internal temperature between 200 and 203 degrees F
For a low and slow method, cook ribs for 1 to 2 hours at medium-low heat until they reach an internal temperature of 180°F to 190°F
. You can also wrap ribs in foil and cook over indirect heat for 90 minutes to 2 hours at 300°F, until they reach an internal temperature of 180°F to 190°F
. Then, increase the grill temperature to 375°F, transfer the ribs directly over the grill grates, and baste with BBQ sauce, cooking for an additional 10 to 20 minutes, until the sauce creates a sticky coating and the ribs are charred in spots
. Alternatively, you can cook ribs covered over direct heat for 1 hour, turning twice to ensure even cooking, maintaining a temperature between 350°F–400°F within the covered grill
