Our Best Rib Recipes for Summer
(Photo: John Cullen)
From Korean-style kalbi ribs to classic pork ribs basted in barbecue sauce, here are our test kitchen's best rib recipes for summer. Let's get grilling!
Sticky Beer-Braised Beef Ribs
A summer grill guide isn’t complete without saucy glazed ribs—try these beer-braised back ribs at your next cookout, they’ll be a hit! Get the recipe.
Kalbi-Style Miami Ribs
These Korean-style barbecued short ribs are a favourite around here; marinated overnight, the slightly charred outside and juicy centres will have guests licking the bones clean. Get the recipe.
Classic Pork Back Ribs
You can't go wrong with a classic. With a good-quality barbecue sauce, you can whip up these ribs without long marinating times. Get our classic pork back ribs recipe.
Memphis-Style Pork Side Ribs
These Memphis-style side ribs are spiced and saucy—perfect for a summer cookout.
Get our Memphis-style pork side ribs recipe.
Chili-Espresso Ribs
The bitter-sweet-spicy combination of coffee, brown sugar and chili makes these ribs wonderfully complex – and popular. Get the recipe.
Korean-Style Ssam Barbecued Kalbi Beef
Kalbi—or Korean-style barbecued short ribs—make great filling for wraps. Get our kalbi beef recipe.
Glazed Ginger-Garlic Slow Cooker Ribs
Have ribs for dinner, on a weeknight! Your slow cooker can whip up this summertime favourite while you're at work. Get the glazed ginger-garlic slow cooker ribs recipe.
Learn how to cook three types of ribs on the grill.
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