If you're cooking several racks of ribs at once, they can take over your cooking grate pretty quickly. The Kamado Joe Rib Rack holds them vertically, letting you make much better use of the available cooking space without needing a bigger BBQ.

It's also more versatile than the name suggests. While it's designed primarily for ribs, you can use it for chicken legs, pork chops and other suitable cuts of meat. We also like the rack for holding thick steaks such as ribeyes upright when you want to sear and render the fat cap without trying to balance the steak on its edge with a pair of tongs.

And despite the Kamado Joe name, you don't need a Kamado Joe to use it. It can be used on other BBQs and grills where it fits, as well as in an indoor oven.

Fit More Ribs on the BBQ

The main reason to use a rib rack is simple: more cooking capacity.

Full racks of ribs use a lot of grill space when they're laid flat. Standing them vertically lets you use the height above the cooking grate instead, making it much easier to cook several racks together.

There's also space between the ribs for heat and smoke to circulate around them, making the rack particularly useful when you're cooking low and slow.

Kamado Joe recommends placing the ribs into the rack thick side up, which helps them self-moisten as they cook.

Great for Low & Slow Cooking

For smoking ribs on a Kamado Joe BBQ, place your heat deflectors underneath for indirect cooking and sit the rib rack on the cooking grate above.

This keeps the ribs away from direct heat while allowing the hot air and smoke to circulate around them.

You can also place the rack directly onto the cooking grate when you're grilling rather than smoking.

A Handy Way to Sear a Fat Cap

Here's a use for a rib rack that often gets overlooked.

Thick steaks such as ribeye can be awkward to hold upright when you want to render and sear the fat running along the edge. Instead of standing there trying to balance the steak with your tongs, you can place it vertically into the rack and position the fat cap towards the heat.

The same idea works with other thick cuts where you want to concentrate some heat onto the fatty edge.

It's a simple trick, but it gives the rack another job to do when you're not cooking ribs.

Not Just for Kamado Joe

Although it's a Kamado Joe accessory, this particular rib rack isn't restricted to Kamado Joe grills.

According to Kamado Joe, it can be used with any outdoor grill or indoor oven where its dimensions allow it to fit.

That means it can be useful in charcoal BBQs, smokers, [kamado BBQs] and suitable gas BBQs as well. Just check your available cooking area against the rack dimensions before ordering.

More Than Just Ribs

The individual slots can also be used for:

• Whole chicken legs
• Pork chops
• Ribeye and other thick steaks
• Other cuts that can be securely held between the rack's slots

Its main job is still ribs, but there's no reason to leave it sitting in the cupboard between rib cooks.

304 Stainless Steel

The rack is constructed from 304 stainless steel, giving it a durable, easy-to-clean construction suited to regular BBQ use.

Kamado Joe recommends spraying or wiping the rack with a little cooking oil before use to make cleanup easier.

When you're finished, it's also dishwasher safe.

Specifications

• Brand: Kamado Joe
• Product: Rib Rack
• Dimensions: 37.78 × 25.72 × 11.11 cm
• Material: 304 stainless steel
• Holds ribs vertically to maximise available grill space
• Suitable for ribs, chicken legs, pork chops and other suitable cuts
• Handy for holding thick steaks upright to sear the fat cap
• Use directly on a cooking grate for grilling
• Use with Kamado Joe Heat Deflectors for indirect cooking and smoking
• Suitable for other outdoor grills and indoor ovens where dimensions allow
• Dishwasher safe

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need a Kamado Joe to use this rib rack?

No. Kamado Joe states that the rack can be used with any outdoor grill or indoor oven. You'll simply need enough cooking space to accommodate its 37.78 × 25.72 cm footprint and 11.11 cm height.

Which way should the ribs go into the rack?

Kamado Joe recommends inserting the ribs thick side up so they can self-moisten during cooking.

Can I use it for steaks?

Yes. One particularly handy use is holding a thick ribeye or similar steak vertically so you can sear and render the fat cap. It saves trying to balance a heavy steak on its edge with your tongs.

Can I use it for smoking?

Yes. On a Kamado Joe, use it with the Heat Deflectors for low-and-slow indirect cooking. It can also be used in other smokers or BBQs capable of indirect cooking, provided it fits.

Is it dishwasher safe?

Yes. Kamado Joe lists the 304 stainless steel rack as dishwasher safe. A light coating of cooking oil before cooking can also make cleanup easier.