Grilled Pork Ribs

Cooking method

1. Step 1:

   

   How do you make pork ribs on a grill grate? First things first, prep the meat. The ribs should be fresh — that's what makes the finished dish so tender and juicy. If you're working with frozen meat, take it out of the freezer ahead of time and let it thaw at room temperature. Rinse the ribs under running water and pat them dry with paper towels.

2. Step 2:

   

   Cut the rack into individual ribs. If there's not much meat on them, you can leave the rack whole and marinate and grill it in one piece. Mine had plenty of meat and a good layer of fat, so I cut them into separate pieces.

3. Step 3:

   

   Get everything ready for the marinade. Peel the onions. Rinse the tomatoes, onions, and herbs and pat them dry.

4. Step 4:

   

   Cut the onions into medium-thick rings.

5. Step 5:

   

   Lay the ribs out on a flat surface. Season with salt, ground coriander, oregano, and pepper. Flip the pieces over and season the other side the same way.

6. Step 6:

   

   Cut the tomatoes into wedges and chop the herbs. Pile the onion rings on top of the meat. Squeeze the tomatoes over it and crush the herbs with your hands to release their aromatic juices, then add them to the meat. Pour in the vegetable oil. Mix everything together thoroughly and transfer it to a food container, bowl, or pot. Let it marinate this way for at least an hour. The longer the ribs marinate, the more flavorful and delicious they'll be.

7. Step 7:

   

   Light the grill. Once the wood has burned down to hot coals, you're ready for the next step. Arrange the ribs on a dry, clean grate and set it over the coals.

8. Step 8:

   

   Grill the ribs, turning them over now and then.

9. Step 9:

   

   Grill until done and a golden, appetizing crust forms. To check for doneness, cut into one of the pieces — if the juices run clear, the ribs are ready. Don't leave them over the coals too long or they'll dry out. It took me about half an hour to cook the meat through.

10. Step 10:

    

    The delicious ribs are ready! Serve them hot with fresh vegetables, all kinds of salads, and pickled or preserved sides.