Begin by lighting your charcoal grill, arranging the coals on one side to create a direct and indirect heat zone. Allow the coals to burn until they’re covered in gray ash, which takes about 15-20 minutes.

While the grill heats up, generously season both sides of the baby back ribs with salt and pepper, rubbing the spices into the meat. Let the seasoned ribs sit at room temperature for about 10 minutes before grilling.

Once your grill is ready, place the seasoned ribs bone-side down on the cooler side of the grill, away from the coals. Cover and let cook for approximately 1 hour at 225°F to 250°F.

After the first hour, brush a generous layer of barbecue sauce onto the ribs, ensuring to coat them evenly. Close the grill lid and let grill for an additional 30 minutes.

After 30 minutes, use tongs to carefully flip the ribs over. Apply another layer of barbecue sauce to the top side and grill for an additional 15 to 30 minutes.

Once the ribs look beautifully caramelized and have reached the desired tenderness, remove them from the grill. Let them rest for about 10 minutes before slicing.