These grilled ribs are tender, juicy, and packed with smoky barbecue flavor, making them the ultimate crowd-pleaser for your next cookout.

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Remove the membrane from the back of the ribs and pat them dry.
Rub the ribs with mustard to help the seasoning stick.
In a small bowl, mix together brown sugar, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, black pepper, salt, and cayenne.
Generously rub the seasoning mix all over the ribs.
Preheat grill to medium heat (about 300°F) and set up for indirect cooking.
Place the ribs bone-side down on the cooler side of the grill, cover, and cook for 2 hours, turning occasionally.
Brush ribs with barbecue sauce and move them to the hotter side of the grill.
Grill for another 15–20 minutes, brushing with more sauce and flipping occasionally, until caramelized and tender.
Remove from grill, let rest for 5 minutes, then slice and serve.

Use indirect heat to avoid burning the ribs.
Wrap ribs in foil for part of the cook if you want even more tenderness.
Use a meat thermometer to ensure internal temperature reaches at least 190°F for tender ribs.