Can I use baby back ribs instead of spare ribs?

Yes. Baby back ribs will usually cook faster and may need less time on the grill than spare ribs, so start checking early for tenderness and doneness.

What if I don’t have smoked sea salt?

You can use regular salt, but the ribs will lose the subtle smoky flavor the recipe is designed to get from the smoked sea salt. If you like, add a little smoked paprika to the rub for extra smokiness.

How do I know when the ribs are done?

The recipe says to cook until done, about 2 hours, depending on the grill. Ribs are typically done when the meat is tender and pulls back from the bone a bit; they should bend easily when lifted with tongs.

Can I make the rub ahead of time?

Yes. You can mix the salt and pepper ahead and store it in a sealed container until you’re ready to grill.

Do I need a smoker for this recipe?

No. The recipe is specifically designed for a regular grill, with the smoked sea salt providing a smoky note in place of a smoker.

How should I set up the grill?

Use low indirect heat by placing the ribs away from the burner or flame source, as the recipe specifies grilling from a burner on the opposite side of the grill.

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Simple Spare Ribs

Name: Simple Spare Ribs
Yield: 4
Ingredients: olive oil; Fumee de Sel Chardonnay Oak Smoked Sea Salt; The Spice House Tellicherry Pepper, Coarse Grind (coarse ground); 1 rack spare ribs

This is a simple tailgate recipe I've been using since college. No time for a smoker, so the smoked sea salt adds a nice smokey tint.

Submitted by: Jim Doucette from Ashland, MA
Yield: 4

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olive oil
Fumee de Sel Chardonnay Oak Smoked Sea Salt
coarse ground black Tellicherry peppercorns
1 rack spare ribs

Preparation Instructions:

Mix salt and pepper together into a rub.

Brush the ribs with oil.

Rub ribs with salt & pepper mix.

Grill over low heat (from a burner on opposite side of grill) until done, about 2 hours (depends on grill).

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If your grill has two burners place the ribs over one burner (kept off) and set the other burner on low. You can baste these ribs with BBQ sauce when they are close to done.

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