30 Pork Ribs on the Grill Recipes That You Will Want to Get Started On Right Away!

September 10, 2024
Written by Kristy J. Norton

Grilling pork ribs produces fall apart ribs that have just the right amount of crispiness to them. However, did you know all the different ways you could flavor your ribs for lips smacking results? Well, if the answer is no, these pork ribs on the grill recipes will point you in the right direction. Check them out! 

pork ribs on the grill

1. BBQ Grilled Pork Ribs 

If you are looking for classic BBQ grilled pork ribs then this is the recipe for you! Here, the ribs are tossed in a sweet and savory rub and then placed in a pan with broth and apple cider vinegar. The ribs are grilled to perfection – just remember to baste the ribs with barbecue sauce just before the ribs are done for that delicious glaze! 

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BBQ Grilled Pork Ribs

2. Southern Grilled Pork Ribs

These ribs go all in when it comes to flavor! The ribs are dusted in brown sugar and a ton of spices like chili powder and red pepper as well as cinnamon and celery salt before they are grilled right on the grates. The pork ribs are then doused in a sweet and tangy sauce and wrapped in foil and then grilled again. Brush with barbecue sauce, grill on grate again and rest! 

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Southern Grilled Pork Ribs

3. Honey Garlic Pork Ribs

This is such a delicious pork ribs recipe that is sure to be a fan favorite! Sprinkle the ribs with a yummy homemade rub and then grill until nearly done. In the meantime, make up the honey garlic sauce. This is brushed on the ribs just before it is done, ensuring the ribs have a delicious coating! 

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Honey Garlic Pork Ribs

4. Cajun Spiced BBQ Ribs

This is sure to be some of the most delicious ribs that you have ever tried! The ribs are coated in a homemade Cajun seasoning blend and then grilled for a while. The ribs are then wrapped in foil along with a beer and butter sauce and grilled again. Finally, grill the uncovered ribs again until done! 

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Cajun Spiced BBQ Ribs

5. Grilled Pork Ribs with Gochujang Barbecue Sauce

This spicy and smoky recipe is going to show you how to take your pork ribs to a whole other level! The ribs are sprinkled with rub and brushed with gochujang and then grilled on low heat. After a while, wrap the ribs in foil and pour in apple cider and cook until tender before serving! 

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Grilled Pork Ribs with Gochujang Barbecue Sauce

6. Grilled Pork Ribs with Orange Glaze

These ribs have a lovely sweet and tangy finish to them! The pork ribs are coated in dry rub and then grilled in a foil pan along with apple juice. When the pork ribs are nearly done, brush them with a sauce made from orange marmalade and apple cider vinegar. Grill the pork ribs for a bit longer and then serve! 

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Grilled Pork Ribs with Orange Glaze

7. Grilled Maple Glaze Pork Ribs

Savory and sweet, these pork ribs are simple but also perfectly balanced in flavor! The ribs are coated in savory spices but are also coated in brown sugar and cinnamon. Once the ribs are grilled to near perfection, brush on maple syrup all over the grill before crisping up each side! 

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Grilled Maple Glaze Pork Ribs

8. Grilled Memphis-Style Pork Ribs

The key to getting these Memphis style ribs just right is to use St. Louis ribs! Once youve got these, the ribs are tossed in a yummy rub and then grilled on low. After a while, continue to turn the ribs over until they are all done! 

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Grilled Memphis-Style Pork Ribs

9. BBQ Apple Cider Ribs 

This is a different way of grilling ribs but one that produces a ton of flavor and tenderness! Here, the ribs are sprinkled with the dry rub seasoning and then cooked on the grill for a while. The next step involves pouring apple cider in a steamer and placing the ribs on top of this and cooking until the ribs are practically falling off the bone! 

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BBQ Apple Cider Ribs 

10. Chinese Style Grilled Pork Ribs 

These sticky ribs are spicy, sweet, and oh so delicious! The key to getting these ribs to taste amazing is to marinate them beforehand. They are marinated in soy sauce, hoisin sauce, honey, brown sugar, aromatics, chili paste, sesame oil, and more! The ribs are then grilled, with the reserved marinade used as a basting sauce! 

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Chinese Style Grilled Pork Ribs

11. Grilled Honey Chipotle Pork Ribs

What makes these pork ribs taste so good is the homemade honey chipotle barbecue sauce! It is smoky, spicy, sweet, savory, and tangy! The ribs are wrapped and grilled before being basted in the sauce and grilled some more until perfect! 

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Grilled Honey Chipotle Pork Ribs

12. Grilled Jerk Baby Back Ribs

If you want the most flavorful grilled ribs, then you need to check out this recipe! Here, the ribs are coated in a jerk sauce that is filled with herbs, spices, and peppers – just delicious! The ribs are also basted in this sauce ensuring that you get an explosion of flavor in every bite! 

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Grilled Jerk Baby Back Ribs

13. Grilled Texas BBQ Ribs

If you want to bring the taste of Texas to your own home, then this is the recipe for you! The ribs are coated in rub and then grilled low and slow. After a while, the ribs are wrapped in foil along with honey and butter. When the meat is practically falling off the bone, the ribs are done! 

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Grilled Texas BBQ Ribs

14. Grilled Garlic and Herb Ribs

This is an excellent recipe for anyone who wants to flavor their ribs but doesn’t want anything too bold or overpowering. With this recipe, the ribs are slathered in a garlic and herb paste and then grilled, gathering a yummy smoky flavor along the way. When the ribs are done, rest, and serve! 

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Grilled Garlic and Herb Ribs

15. Grilled Teriyaki Pork Ribs

These ribs really bring the teriyaki flavor as they are marinated in a homemade teriyaki sauce and coated with it too! Once the ribs have marinated, they are grilled – if you want more tender ribs, you can cook them in the oven for a few minutes. In the meantime, whip up the teriyaki glaze and dip the ribs in when they are done! 

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Grilled Teriyaki Pork Ribs

16. Hawaiian Style BBQ Ribs

If you want to add a tropical vibe to your ribs, this is the way to do it! Here, the ribs are marinated in pineapple juice, brown sugar, soy sauce, sesame oil, and aromatics. Not only does this add flavor but it also tenderizes the ribs quite a bit. Then, the ribs are grilled along with slices of pineapple! 

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Hawaiian Style BBQ Ribs

17. Honey Mustard BBQ Ribs

These ribs are actually super easy to make and so yummy! The ribs are coated in honey mustard, wrapped in foil, and then grilled. Once they have cooked for a while, the ribs are unwrapped, coated in a spicy honey mustard glaze and then broiled on the grill. 

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Honey Mustard BBQ Ribs

18. Thai Sweet Chili Ribs

This is just the recipe that you need if you want to do something different and delicious with your ribs! The ribs are marinated in a homemade sauce made from herbs, spices, fish sauce, and lime juice. The ribs are then cooked on the grill before being seared and served with sweet chili sauce. 

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Thai Sweet Chili Ribs

19. Coffee Rubbed Ribs with Coffee Barbecue Sauce

Coffee adds a gorgeous and complex flavor that can really take your ribs up a notch. There is coffee in the dry rub that the ribs are sprinkled with at the start and then grilled. Once the ribs have been cooked for a while, they are basted in a sauce made from brewed coffee, ketchup, spices, and more! 

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Coffee Rubbed Ribs with Coffee Barbecue Sauce

20. Grilled Honey Balsamic Ribs

This is a slightly different and milder take on pork ribs but one that is still delicious! The ribs are sprinkled with Italian seasoning, wrapped, and then grilled. While this is happening, you whip up the glaze with balsamic vinegar, mustard, and honey. Brush this onto the ribs and then grill for a little longer! 

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Grilled Honey Balsamic Ribs

21. Grilled Chipotle Baby Back Ribs

The chipotle adds a gorgeous spicy and smoky flavor to the ribs. The ribs are sprinkled with the chipotle rub, wrapped in foil, and grilled. When they are almost done, the ribs are brushed with maple syrup and grilled for the final time! 

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Grilled Chipotle Baby Back Ribs

22. Grilled Honey Sriracha Ribs

These ribs come out absolutely perfect with a beautiful balance between sweet and spicy! For this recipe, the ribs are coated in mustard and sprinkled with rub. Then, you use the 3-2-1 method to grill the ribs before coating them in a savory honey sriracha sauce! 

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Grilled Honey Sriracha Ribs

23. Grilled Coca Cola Ribs

Coca cola adds sweetness, tenderizes the meat, and gives it this really deep flavor! The ribs are marinated in a coca cola, brown sugar, herb, and spice marinade and then grilled. The ribs are coated in more of the sauce and grilled until perfect! 

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Grilled Coca Cola Ribs

24. Grilled Orange Ginger BBQ Ribs

Sweet and zesty, this is an excellent way to spruce up your ribs! The ribs are steeped in orange juice, zest, orange marmalade, ginger, barbecue sauce, and ginger and then tossed on the grill. The marinade is reduce to a basting sauce and the ribs are liberally brushed with it and the ribs are grilled to doneness! 

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Grilled Orange Ginger BBQ Ribs

25. Grilled Garlic Parmesan Pork Ribs

Light, delicious, and cheesy, these pork ribs are a treat! The pork ribs are marinated in a homemade Italian dressing before being grilled, preferably on a charcoal grill. Once done, the ribs are brushed with a garlic butter sauce and sprinkled with lots and lots of parmesan cheese! 

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Grilled Garlic Parmesan Pork Ribs

26. Herb Encrusted Baby Back Ribs

The star of the show here is the yummy herb crust on the ribs. The pork ribs are liberally patted with herbs, poked through a rotisserie spoke and cooked over the grill. Just before they are done, the ribs are brushed with a garlic and herb oil as the finishing touch! 

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Herb Encrusted Baby Back Ribs

27. Barbecue Ribs with Blackberry Sauce

Not only are these ribs gloriously sweet and tangy, they also let you experiment with a different kind of recipe! The pork ribs are cooked on the grill – in the meantime, you make up the sauce with blackberries, ginger, garlic, ketchup, and more. This is brushed onto the ribs which are then cooked until a glaze forms. 

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Barbecue Ribs with Blackberry Sauce

28. Grilled Zesty Lemon Spareribs

These ribs are zesty, sweet, and a little bit spicy! The pork ribs are first boiled before being marinated in a lemonade, lemon juice, ketchup, brown sugar, chili sauce marinade. The pork is then grilled, with the marinade being used as a basting sauce! 

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Grilled Zesty Lemon Spareribs

29. Lemon Pepper Ribs

Tangy and peppery – you just can’t beat this combination! The ribs are coated in a lemon pepper dry rub and grilled. While this is happening, you make up a sauce with lemon juice and zest, tomato sauce, and more! This is brushed onto the ribs when they are nearly done and then the ribs are seared! 

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Lemon Pepper Ribs

30. Beer Barbecue Baby Back Ribs

Beer is great for adding flavor while also making sure the ribs come out nice and tender! The ribs are marinated in beer, hot sauce, apple cider vinegar, and seasonings. The ribs are grilled and then basted with a mixture of barbecue sauce and beer for the finishing touches! 

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Beer Barbecue Baby Back Ribs

If you thought that BBQ grilled pork ribs were the only way to go, you now know that there are so many different options for you! When barbecue season comes around, you will have a ton of recipes to choose from, ensuring that family members and guests alike will be impressed with your grilling skills! 

By Kristy J. Norton
I'm Kristy – a chef and connoisseur of all things BBQ! You can find me either in my kitchen (or someone else's) or at a big outdoor barbecue surrounded by friends and family. In both my professional and personal life I’ve picked up more than a few tips and tricks for turning out delicious food. I consider it a privilege to share it with others!
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