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Baby back ribs in the grill.1 h 30 min to 2 h at 350°F

3-4 lb rack; indirect heat. A useful starting range, with the details that matter.

°F · oz/lb°C · g/kg

Make it your portion.

One piece or reference portion, rather than total basket load.
Stay within your appliance’s supported temperatures.

Changing the size or temperature gives a modelled estimate. How it works

Typical range

Baby back ribs, your setting

1 h 30 min to 2 h

at 350°F

Check at 90 min Turn around 45 min

Based on Weber: grilling guide, page 13.

Source entry: Ribs: baby back, spareribs. Portion controls describe one piece or planning portion; they are separate from the manufacturer’s total basket load.

From preheat to the final check.

  1. 1

    Preheat

    350°F; follow your appliance instructions.

  2. 2

    Cook

    1 h 30 min to 2 h; keep pieces evenly spaced.

  3. 3

    Turn

    At about 45 minutes, turn or shake.

  4. 4

    Check

    145°F at the center; Whole cuts of beef, pork and lamb.

  5. 5

    Rest

    At least 3 minutes after reaching the safe temperature.

A quick size comparison.

The source reference is marked below. Other rows are modelled estimates at your selected settings.

Baby back ribs cooking time by reference size
Reference sizeTypical timeBasis
28 oz57 minutes to 1 h 17 minModel estimate
56 oz1 h 30 min to 2 hSource reference
112 oz2 h 21 min to 3 h 9 minModel estimate

Same food. Different details.

Print the grill chartSafe internal temperature

A frozen estimate is not supported for this method. Thaw safely before using the reference range.

A few things worth knowing.

How long does baby back ribs take in the grill?

For 3-4 lb rack; indirect heat, the chart baseline is 1 h 30 min to 2 h at 350°F. Adjusted sizes and temperatures are modelled estimates.

What makes baby back ribs cook faster or slower?

Use evenly sized pieces so the center and outside finish closer together. Thickness, initial temperature and appliance output also matter. A total basket weight does not describe the thickness of each piece.

Can I cook baby back ribs from frozen?

This method has no supported frozen model. Thaw safely first and use the reference shape.

When should I start checking?

Check at 90 minutes for this setting. Keep cooking if the center has not reached the appropriate safety endpoint or texture. A timer is a reminder to check.

How do I know when baby back ribs is done?

Reach 145°F before removing from heat, then rest for at least 3 minutes. A thermometer beats any timer.

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Where this range comes from.

Reference facts are compiled from primary charts. Adjusted ranges are planning estimates. Read how we calculate them.