Soul-full Sisters: Quinn’s Ribs

Written by the Soul-Full Sisters, Quinn Carlton Bostic, Paten Carlton

The sweet, salty, meaty, pull-away-from-the-bone bite is what we seek. Grilling, like cooking, shouldn’t be intimidating. Usually, every family has that one person trusted to do all the grilling.  We hope, if this post suggests anything, you can be that person for your family, because everyone can grill and grill well. Daddy’s indirect heat method from the post “Daddy’s Chicken,” unlocks the secret to perfectly cooked ribs and chicken. You may be surprised to know: we do not boil, marinate, or bake the ribs before grilling. With a few steps, which we’ll explain later, you’ll be on your way to making soul-full, stress-free ribs in an hour.

Photo by the Soul-Full Sisters, Quinn Carlton Bostic, Paten Carlton

Side note, Quinn and I love to cook for each other. Baking isn’t my favorite, so often, I ask her to make a cold, sweet dessert. Most recently, we had a sister night and she asked me to make spaghetti and meatballs. When your heart is set with the intention to cook, bake, or grill something for someone, food always tastes better. Quinn’s Ribs were born here, so you know these ribs are good. 

I took the taste of her description to Mama’s pantry to find my go-to dry-rub players: smoked sweet paprika, onion powder, garlic salt, kosher salt, Cavendar’s all-purpose Greek seasoning with the addition of brown sugar. That day, I was successful in finding all seasonings, but one – onion powder.

Resourcefulness triggers creativity. While scanning Mama’s well stocked shelves, my heart leaped when my eyes landed on Lipton Onion Soup Mix.  YES – I thought. The mix offers a deeper, cooked all day, onion-y flavor, which is unmatched next to your standard onion powder.  When the ribs hit the hot grill, the onion bits caramelize to a golden oh-so-good sweetness.

If you feel as if you’re without, remember Lipton Onion Soup Mix, because you may find your blessings in plain sight.

Let’s get started making these sis approved ribs.

Photo by the Soul-Full Sisters, Quinn Carlton Bostic, Paten Carlton