Labor Day 2025 is going to be one long weekend, and there’s no better way to celebrate and spend time with your friends, family, and colleagues than with a Labor Day BBQ!
As the centerpiece for your cookout, we recommend Texas BBQ ribs. You just can’t beat them, and it’s a chance to enjoy one of the best BBQ meats, considering other holidays focus on big turkeys and briskets.
But, there are ribs and then there are Houston-style ribs. If you ever enjoyed the kind that falls right off the bone, you’ll know what we mean. So, here’s a guide on how to do Labor Day BBQ Texas Ribs the true Southern way.
Labor Day BBQ Texas Ribs, The ‘Goode’ Way
Fall-Off-the-Bone Texture
At Goode Co., we've been slow-smoking meat since the 1970s. Our traditions are tried and trusted. They’re Texan and unbeatable.
So, trust us when we say that you need to smoke these ribs low and slow. We put the pork over mesquite pits for up to 12 hours, giving it a delicious, flavor-rich outer taste and an incredibly tender interior.
This means that when you put them on the grill, they’re set to have that fall-off-the-bone texture. We mean, one bite and it slides off. Delicious.
Signature Rubs
To get that bold flavor, you can add an extra punch with signature rubs. At Goode Co. Shop, we use and recommend our original Rib Rub. It’s a special combination of seasoning, including sweet basil, thyme, ancho chile, and ginger.
You can throw these generously on pork ribs before cooking or grilling. We also recommend some rich BBQ sauce - don’t hold back, that’s what makes them dam Goode!
Get Them Delivered to Your Door
Next, remove the stress for your Labor Day BBQ by ordering the Labor Day BBQ Texas ribs directly to your door. At Goode Co, we make it easy by shipping out enough to feed 4-6 people per pack, along with our original barbeque sauce and some Jalapeño cheese bread.
We vacuum seal it soon after it’s left the smoking pits, so it retains that special flavor.
Pair Your Ribs with Classic Texas Sides
No Labor Day BBQ is complete without some original Texan sides. You’ll want them to pair well with the richness of the BBQ sauce, so here’s what we suggest for a hot September BBQ:
Pinto Beans and Jalapeño Cornbread
Celebrate the relationship between both sides of the Southern border with a serving of Pinto Beans, which pair perfectly with spicy Jalapeño cornbread. You can refry them too!
Slaw and Potato Salad
Coleslaw and homemade potato salad provide a creamy and refreshing palate cleanser to cut through the rich meatiness of your Texas-style ribs.
Potato salad is always a hit, for all ages, and is something you can easily prepare the night before and leave in the fridge to ease the workload on Labor Day!
Goode Co. BBQ Sauces Essentials
While you could enjoy your Labor Day BBQ, Texas Ribs with any bottle of BBQ sauce. We promise it won’t hit as hard as our Goode Co. Shop barbeque sauce! This original recipe is made from a recipe we concocted back in 1977! Using a traditional Texas tomato base, it’s the only way to truly enjoy an authentic Texas BBQ ribs experience!
Tips for Planning the Perfect Labor Day BBQ
1. Plan Your BBQ Guest List Early
Save some stress by getting your invites in early. It’ll help you plan how many packs of barbeque ribs you need and prepare all the sides without stress on the long weekend around Labor Day.
2. Pre-Order Your Meats
Whether you’re going with just ribs or adding brisket, chicken, or sausages, make sure you pre-order it in advance to avoid disappointment! Our Goode Co. Shop gets super busy around holidays, so we might get sold out at the last minute!
3. Set Up a Drink Station
Offer a variety of refreshing drinks (along with a crate of fresh beers for the adults). Think, Texan iced tea, lemonades, sodas, iced water, and juice for the kids.
4. Master That Grill
When it’s the big day, don’t look like a fool. Make sure you’ve got all the gear in advance, such as a nice pair of grilling gloves, a meat thermometer, lots of foil, and a grilling tool to help you out.
5. Entertainment and Comfort
Finally, remember that you need more than just your incredible Labor Day BBQ skills to knock this out of the park. You need enough seating, napkins, and shade to keep everyone comfortable. And, enough entertainment to keep the party rolling - such as a speaker with a great playlist, toys for the kids, and games like cornhole.
Pre-Order Your Labor Day BBQ Texas Ribs from Goode. Co Shop
Don’t wait to pre-order your Texas barbeque ribs, as this season is always very busy and our meats can sell out fast. With Goode Co. Shop, you’ll get authentic, slow-smoked, tender ribs, delivered to you on time for the big day.
Orders are shipped the next business day, Monday to Wednesday. Orders placed after Tuesday, 8:00p p.m. CST with FedEx 2-Day delivery will ship out the following day.
FAQs: Labor Day BBQ
When Should I Order for Labor Day Delivery?
With Goode Co. Shop, you can pre-order in advance to avoid disappointment. If you want to order the week before, then ensure you order around no later than Tuesday (the week before).
How Should I Reheat or Serve Goode Co. Ribs?
To reheat your Goode Co. barbeque ribs, thaw it in the meat pack and then place the rib racks on foil around 36” in length. Then fold up the sides of the foil in a ‘tent-like’ fashion, leaving space between the meat and the foil. Heat it for 1 hour, let it stand for 10-15 minutes. Cut between the bones to make individual ribs and enjoy them with some authentic, Texan Goode Company barbeque sauce. Enjoy!
Do Ribs Come with Sauce?
Yes. Goode Co. Shop’s Barbeque Ribs come with a bottle of Goode's Original BBQ Sauce (24.5 oz.).