No, braising ribs is not the same as barbecuing short ribs. Also, short ribs almost always refers to pork ribs, and you have mentioned you want to know more about beef ribs. Take a look at Epicurious.com for more information.
The basic thing cooks i know say low and slow is the way to go. So all you have to do is rub the spices you want on the ribs and then put them on the grill. And turn the knobs to low. This grilling process takes a few hours. 3-4
you cook pork ribs on the bbq for about 1 hour on medium heat, that way you will have the most flavor
One tasty way to cook spare ribs is to simmer in a marinade and then grill. This is great for barbecued pork, because it is a way to add flavour, ensure they are fully cooked and keep them moist and juicy but with a crispy grilled finish.
To look best from the outside, ribs are placed twords the house, but if you want the best view from your back deck then the ribs can be faced outwards.
i use a pressure cooker to precook the ribs then they go to the grill to get that nice smoke flavor and crispy, last moment add the sauce, this way it will not burn the bbq sauce .(the pressure cooker is a must ). See the related link below.
A Char Broil Masterflame grill can be cleaned with a scrub brush. Soap and water is the best way to remove the grime.
blend it then drink it
You need to consider price, gas or charcoal, how often you will use it, and the overall quality of the grill.
The best way to prevent rust build-up is to protect your grill from the elements at all times. Buy a good quality grill cover and make sure that you use it any time the grill is not in use. If you choose a cover that has vinyl outside and a cloth inside, the cloth will absorb any moisture that makes its way through the vinyl, keeping your grill from getting wet.
Short ribs are fatty, and can be tough at times. If you have no real oven, you might be better off braising them in a pot on the stove top, and letting them slow cook that way. Broiling is a high, close-range exposure to heat that does not break down meat's connective tissue. If you want to roast the ribs instead, you can use a heat-proof, oven proof baking dish, put the ribs in there (they need no oil added to the pan: they are greasy enough) season them, and then cover the dish tightly with foil, so the grease does not spatter and create a fire risk (or just a greasy oven to clean). Try 350 degrees for an hour, but google "short rib recipes" to find a ton of ways to cook your ribs, including alternate temperatures and times that might suit you best. If what you've really got is not "short ribs" but "flanken style ribs", they can be broiled, but again, a greasy mess that way -- I do them in a skillet on the stove top, on medium high heat, with bbq sauce.
You can grill soup. Other ways to prepare soup are on the stovetop, in a crockpot, and even in the oven.