Dead Man’s Chest – Halloween Edition

Delicious smoked ribs on a Z Grills, topped with BBQ sauce and roasted red bell pepper.

Dead Man’s Chest Ribs

A smoky and flavorful rib recipe cooked on a Z Grills, featuring tender ribs coated in BBQ sauce and garnished with roasted red bell pepper.

Servings 4 people

Prep Time 15

Cook Time 4 15

Resting Time 15

Total Time 4 45

Equipment

1 Z Grills Wood Smoker Grill

Ingredients

oil
2 Racks Spare Ribs
Your Favorite Rib Rub
BBQ Sauce
1 Piece Red Bell Pepper
Red Food Coloring Optional

Instructions

Remove the membranes from both racks of ribs. Apply your favorite rib rub and let them rest while the Z Grills preheats.
Brush the red bell pepper with olive oil and cook it on the stovetop until partially charred.
Fire up the Z Grills and set the temperature to 250°F.
Once the grill reaches 250°F, place the ribs on the grill and cook for 2 hours without opening the lid.
After 2 hours, spritz the ribs with a 50/50 mixture of water and apple cider vinegar, or just water.
Continue cooking until the internal temperature reaches 195°F, approximately 4 hours in total.
Once the ribs reach 195°F, brush them with your favorite BBQ sauce and let them cook for an additional 10 minutes.
Remove the ribs from the grill and let them rest. Garnish with the charred red bell pepper.
Optionally, add some red food coloring for presentation. Have fun with the plating, and enjoy!

Notes

Side view of finished Dead Man's Chest smoked ribs topped with charred red bell pepper and BBQ sauce. — A side view of the Dead Man’s Chest smoked ribs, garnished with charred red bell pepper and glazed with BBQ sauce.

Removing the membrane from ribs to prepare for grilling. — Carefully removing the membrane from the ribs, an important step for tender, well-cooked meat.

Seasoning ribs with rib rub, spreading evenly across the meat. — Seasoning the ribs with an even layer of rib rub to enhance flavor before grilling.

Ribs almost finished grilling, turning a deep red color with a glossy surface. — The ribs are almost done grilling, with a deep red color and juicy appearance.

Ribs fully grilled and coated with BBQ sauce, displaying a shiny glaze. — Ribs fresh off the grill, fully coated with a rich layer of BBQ sauce.

Grilling a red bell pepper, skin turning charred and blackened. — Grilling a red bell pepper until the skin is charred, releasing a smoky aroma.

Cost: 20

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: American

Keyword: BBQ, Grilled, Smoked

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