These Grilled Greek Ribs are a scrumptious combination of Mediterranean flavors like lemon, garlic and oregano on tender baby back ribs, grilled to perfection! They make a great main dish for dinner, appetizer or snack.
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*Heads up: ideally you'll want to marinate this recipe for a few hours or overnight. However, if you're in a hurry, you don't have to. But they are even better if you marinate. We often don't due to lack of time and it still tastes amazing You'll just want to squeeze additional fresh lemon on it!
Slide something blunt underneath the membrane (on the underside/concave side of the ribs) to loosen it from the ribs. (Don't use a sharp knife, as it's slippery and you risk cutting yourself. *I use a butter knife)
Once you get it loose, grab it and pull it back.
Then once you have it pulled back a little more, use a paper towel to get a better grip on it (and prevent it from slipping out of your fingers). Continue to pull it back.
Continue holding onto it with the paper towel and pull it all the way back until it comes right off.
Place the ribs on a large rimmed cookie sheet, in a baking pan or in a long plastic or glass container (something with a rim so the liquid doesn't slide off)*I only used a cutting board because it was easier to show directionsBrush the surface of the concave/underside of both racks of ribs with olive oil.
Sprinkle on half the garlic powder, seasoning salt, Cajun seasoning and oregano. Pour on lemon juice.
Flip the ribs over and repeat.Pour remaining lemon juice over ribs, then mix everything together with hands, as you would a rub (blending it into the meat.Place it in the fridge to marinate*Ideally, you'll want to marinate for a few hours or overnight, but you don't have to if you are in a hurry
*Preheat the grill to 450 degrees FPlace on grill with concave side down and grill for about 7- 10 minutes until they are golden brown, with even a little char. *Keep a close eye on it, as cooking time on BBQ's can vary and you don't want it to burn
Flip and grill for another 7-10 minutes on medium until the other side is golden brown, with a little char.
Turn down grill to medium (350 degrees F) and continue cooking until internal temperature reaches 145 degrees F (see Top Tip) and ribs and no longer pink inside at the thickest part of the ribs.
With a sharp knife, cut into single ribs by slicing the ribs between the bones.
Garnish
Garnish: Sprinkle on fresh oregano, if desired and garnish with fresh lemons. And squeeze fresh lemons over ribs.
Notes
*Please see post contents for important recipe information, substitutions and tips!
Nutrition Facts
📋 Grilled Greek Ribs Recipe
Amount Per Serving (0.5 rack)
Calories 1024Calories from Fat 684
% Daily Value*
Fat 76g117%
Saturated Fat 24g150%
Trans Fat 1g
Polyunsaturated Fat 12g
Monounsaturated Fat 36g
Cholesterol 261mg87%
Sodium 1207mg52%
Potassium 1189mg34%
Carbohydrates 15g5%
Fiber 5g21%
Sugar 3g3%
Protein 74g148%
Vitamin A 1009IU20%
Vitamin C 52mg63%
Calcium 191mg19%
Iron 5mg28%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.