So, you might want to try parboiling some ribs just to see how they compare to your all-grilled variety. To really tender up your at home ribs, when they are done, wrap them tightly in foil and place the package in a brown paper bag and let it set for an hour. The steaming will really tender the ribs up. It is also helpful when you get the ribs done a little ahead of the rest of the meal. You can probably leave them in the wrapping longer than an hour without hurting the quality.
Ribs are amenable to all kinds of seasoning.
Rub with lots of black pepper and finish with jalapeno flavor sauce. Rub containing garlic and onion powder, white pepper, seasoned pepper, chili powder, cumin, brown sugar and paprika. Mop with apple cider. Rub contains, paprika, garlic powder, seasoned salt, dry mustard, oregano and chili powder. Finishing sauce, mild with molasses and bourbon.