Best 9 Memphis Dry Rub Ribs Steven Raichlen Recipes
Are you craving tender, flavorful ribs that will tantalize your taste buds? Look no further than the Memphis Dry Rub Ribs by Steven Raichlen. This iconic recipe has gained a cult following among barbecue enthusiasts for its perfect balance of spices, resulting in a smoky, caramelized crust that seals in the succulent juices. With just a few simple ingredients and a bit of patience, you can recreate this culinary masterpiece in the comfort of your own kitchen. Let's dive into the secrets behind this beloved dish and learn how to make Memphis Dry Rub Ribs that will steal the show at your next backyard gathering.
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DRY RUB RIBS- MEMPHIS (DAVE'S DINNERS)
Provided by Dave Lieberman
Categories main-dish
Time 2h15m
Yield about 15 ribs
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat over to 300 degrees F.
- Mix the rub ingredients together well in a small bowl.
- Remove the membrane from the bone side of the ribs, then rub the vegetable oil onto the ribs. Pour the rub over the ribs and work the rub fully and evenly into the ribs. Spread the ribs out evenly on a foil-lined baking sheet.
- Bake until tender and juicy on the inside and crispy on the outside, about 2 to 2 1/2 hours.
MEMPHIS DRY-RUBBED BACK RIBS
When you go to the barbecue joints in Memphis, you can typically get your ribs wet or dry, the difference being that the wet ribs will be finished with a pretty heavy slather of a tomato-based, fairly sweet barbecue sauce, while the dry ribs will be finished with an additional dusting of the house barbecue rub. I happen to like the dry-rubbed version better, but there's usually a bottle of sauce on the table so I can add a little if I want. The most famous of all the dry rib joints in Memphis is The Rendezvous and I really like their ribs. They use loin baby back ribs and they cook them over charcoal until done, then they finish them with another layer of their delicious dry rub. I hope you like my version. These would go very well served with white beans and cornbread.
Provided by Food Network
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- At least a half hour and up to 4 hours before you plan to cook the ribs, peel the membrane off the back of the ribs and trim any excessive fat. Season the ribs liberally on both sides with the Rib Rub. Refrigerate.
- Prepare the grill for cooking over indirect heat at 300 degrees F using apple or cherry wood for flavor. Place the ribs directly on the cooking grate, meaty-side up. Cook for 1 hour. Flip and cook another 30 minutes. Flip again and cook until they are nicely caramelized and golden brown, about another 30 minutes, but may vary depending on your grill. Transfer the ribs to a platter.
- Lay out two big double-layered sheets of heavy-duty aluminum foil, each big enough to wrap a whole slab of the ribs. Transfer the ribs to the foil, meaty-side up. Fold the foil up around the ribs into a packet. Seal the packets snugly, being careful not to puncture the foil with the rib bones. Return to the grill for 45 minutes to 1 hour to reach your desired degree of tenderness. The best way to determine the doneness is to open the foil after 45 minutes and feel the texture of the meat. It should be very tender. Transfer the foil packets to a platter. Raise the temp of the grill to 400 degrees F. Remove the ribs from the foil and return to the cooking grate. Sprinkle lightly with additional Rib Rub #99. Cook for 5 minutes. Flip and sprinkle the other side lightly with the Rib Rub and cook for 5 minutes. Flip one last time and cook for 5 minutes more. Remove the ribs to a platter. Serve 1/2 slab to each guest.
- Combine all ingredients, mix well, and store in an airtight container.
MEMPHIS DRY RUB
This is a wonderful and spicy rub that goes great on beef or pork ribs! Put it on ribs lightly to get a nice kick and put it on heavy to get a bold hot dish!
Provided by Nikki Johnson
Categories Side Dish Sauces and Condiments Recipes
Time 10m
Yield 24
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Combine brown sugar, white sugar, paprika, salt, onion powder, cayenne pepper, black pepper, garlic powder, and chili powder in a bowl.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 24.6 calories, Carbohydrate 5.9 g, Fat 0.3 g, Fiber 0.7 g, Protein 0.4 g, Sodium 876.8 mg, Sugar 4.7 g
MEMPHIS-STYLE RIBS
Provided by Steven Raichlen
Categories Backyard BBQ Dinner Lunch Beef Rib Tailgating Grill Grill/Barbecue Sugar Conscious Dairy Free Wheat/Gluten-Free Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free
Yield Makes 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 21
Steps:
- 1. Prepare the ribs and rub: Remove the thin, papery skin from the back of each rack of ribs by pulling it off in a sheet with your fingers, using the corner of a kitchen towel to gain a secure grip, or with pliers.
- 2. Combine the paprika, black pepper, brown sugar, salt, celery salt, cayenne, garlic powder, dry mustard, and cumin in a small bowl and whisk to mix. Rub two thirds of this mixture over the ribs on both sides, then transfer the ribs to a roasting pan. Cover and let cure, in the refrigerator, for 4 to 8 hours.
- 3. Prepare the mop sauce (if using): Mix together the cider vinegar, mustard, and salt in a bowl and set aside.
- 4. Set up the grill for indirect grilling and place a large drip pan in the center.
- If using a gas grill, place all of the wood chips in the smoker box and preheat the grill to high; when smoke appears, reduce the heat to medium.
- If using a charcoal grill, preheat it to medium.
- 5. When ready to cook, if using a charcoal grill, toss the wood chips on the coals. Brush and oil the grill grate. Arrange the ribs on the hot grate over the drip pan. Cover the grill and smoke cook the ribs for 1 hour.
- 6. When the ribs have cooked for an hour, uncover the grill and brush the ribs with the mop sauce (if using). Re-cover the grill and continue cooking the ribs until tender and almost done, 1/4 to 1/2 hour longer for baby back ribs, 1/2 to 1 hour longer for spareribs. The ribs are done when the meat is very tender and has shrunk back from the ends of the bones. If using a charcoal grill, you'll need to add 10 to 12 fresh coals to each side after 1 hour. Fifteen minutes before the ribs are done, season them with the remaining rub, sprinkling it on.
- 7. To serve, cut the racks in half or, for a plate-burying effect, just leave them whole.
MEMPHIS PORK RIBS (STEVEN RAICHLEN)
Another variation for pork ribs. This recipe is for 2 racks (5lbs) and includes a dry rub and an optional mopping sauce. Serve it with your favorite BBQ sauce. This recipe works equally well in the oven with the ribs on a roasting rack. Raichlen also says to marinate in the dry rub 4 hours to overnight, but I don't find this necessary.
Provided by threeovens
Categories Pork
Time 1h45m
Yield 12 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Set up your grill for indirect heating at 350 degrees F; place a drip pan in the middle of your coals.
- Remove the silver skin from the ribs with your hands.
- Combine all the rub ingredients and rub 2/3 of it on both sides of ribs.
- Place ribs on the grill and close the cover.
- Combine all the ingredients for the mopping sauce.
- After 30 minutes of cooking, mop the ribs with the sauce; repeat mopping every 20 minutes thereafter.
- Continue to cook the ribs until they are tender and the meat has shrunk a bit from the bones, about 1 1/2 hours.
- Remove ribs from the grill, once they are done, and place on a cutting board; mop ribs one last time and sprinkle with remaining dry rub.
- Cut into serving size pieces as desired.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 645.1, Fat 48.5, SaturatedFat 17.5, Cholesterol 173.8, Sodium 1018.1, Carbohydrate 3, Fiber 1, Sugar 1.4, Protein 45
MEMPHIS RUB BY STEVEN RAICHLEN
We found this recipe in his amazing cookbook and off his cooking show. This is made for Beer can chicken, but can also be used on ribs. I hate salt,so I never use it in this recipe, but if you are salt lovers, go for it!!
Provided by dragonpawz
Categories < 15 Mins
Time 15m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Mix all ingredients together, using the cayenne pepper to your heat preference.
- Rub on a whole chicken for beer can chicken, or a rack of ribs.
- Makes about a half a cup of rub.
MEMPHIS DRY RUB RIBS (STEVEN RAICHLEN)
Fashioned after Charlie Vergos' famous ribs-grilled over charcoal, mopped with vinegar sauce, and coated with a dry rub just before serving. Nearly impossible to duplicate these famous ribs at home because Vergos cooks them in a one-of-a kind pit and the rub recipe is a closely guarded secret. Here is Mr. Raichlen's take on my favorite ribs.
Provided by ratherbeswimmin
Categories < 4 Hours
Time 1h30m
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 18
Steps:
- You will need a barbecue mop.
- Make the rub: add the rub ingredients to a bowl; stir to mix.
- Store rub in an airtight container away from heat and light; will keep for 6 months.
- Make the mop sauce-add the vinegar, salt, and rub in a bowl; add 1 cup water; whisk until the salt dissolves; set aside.
- Remove the thin, papery membrane from the back of each rack of ribs.
- Generously season the ribs all over with salt and pepper.
- Set up grill for direct grilling (charcoal is more accurate); preheat to medium.
- When ready to cook, brush the grill grate, place the ribs on the hot grate, bone side down, and grill until that side is sizzling and golden brown, about 35 minutes.
- Turn the ribs and grill meat side down until that side is sizzling and golden brown, about 25 minutes longer.
- When fully cooked, the ribs will be nicely browned and tender enough to pull apart with your fingers.
- The dripping fat may cause flare-ups; if this happens, move the ribs to another spot on the grate.
- Transfer the grilled ribs to a platter or cutting board.
- Generously brush or mop the ribs on both sides with the mop sauce.
- Thickly sprinkle the meat side with the remaining rub to form a crust.
- You can use all or the rub or just a part, depending on your fondness for spice.
- Mr. Raichlen likes a crust about 1/8 inch thick; serve the ribs as whole racks, cut the racks in pieces, or carve them into individual ribs and serve any remaining rub on the side.
MEMPHIS DRY-RUB RIBS
This Juneteenth showstopper, using a dry rub from Greg Collier, the chef and co-owner of Leah & Louise in Charlotte, N.C., is an ode to the flavors of the Mississippi Delta. The smoky, sweet, salty pork ribs slow roast in the oven, yielding tender meat seasoned with a traditional barbecue dry rub. You can substitute the pork for slab beef spareribs with equally good results, or use mushrooms for a vegetarian approach. Crushed peanuts and sweet-potato pikliz make the ribs a meal.
Provided by Nicole Taylor
Categories dinner, barbecues, finger foods, meat, roasts, main course
Time 3h
Yield 3 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Make the rub: In a large bowl, combine all rub ingredients and mix well.
- Prepare the ribs: Rinse the pork ribs then pat dry and place on a medium sheet pan, fat side up. Coat the ribs all over with the dry rub. Place in the fridge uncovered for at least 7 hours or overnight.
- Heat oven to 350 degrees. Line a baking sheet with foil and place a wire rack on top. Transfer ribs to rack and cook, uncovered, 1 1/2 hours. Cover with foil and cook for an additional 1 hour. The ribs will be done when they have an internal temperature of 180 degrees and the meat pulls away from the bone.
- Let rest for 30 minutes before slicing into individual ribs. Garnish with crushed peanuts, if desired.
RUBY TUESDAY'S MEMPHIS DRY RUB RIBS COPYCAT
Menu description - "Hang Off The Plate Ribs® A colossal portion of fork-tender premium baby back ribs. Slow-cooked for hours and seasoned with our secret spices. They've got attitude!" recipelink.com (Adapted from source: BBQ USA: 425 Fiery Recipes from All Across America by Steven Raichlen)
Provided by Chef GreanEyes
Categories Pork
Time 40m
Yield 1 rack ribs, 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Mix all dry ingredients in a bowl.
- Rub 2/3 of the mixture onto front and back of ribs.
- Lightly brush on barbecue sauce.
- Grill.
- Sprinkle remaining Rub onto top of ribs after grilling.
Tips:
- Choose the right ribs: Baby back ribs are the most popular choice for dry rubs, but you can also use spare ribs or St. Louis-style ribs. Just be sure to choose ribs that are meaty and have a good amount of marbling.
- Make sure the ribs are dry: Pat the ribs dry with paper towels before applying the rub. This will help the rub adhere to the ribs and create a better crust.
- Apply the rub evenly: Use your hands to rub the rub into the ribs, making sure to get all sides. Don't be afraid to use a lot of rub - you want to create a thick, flavorful crust.
- Let the ribs rest: After you've applied the rub, let the ribs rest for at least 30 minutes, or up to overnight. This will allow the rub to penetrate the meat and create even more flavor.
- Cook the ribs low and slow: The best way to cook dry rub ribs is low and slow. This will help the ribs develop a tender, fall-off-the-bone texture. Cook the ribs at 225 degrees Fahrenheit for 2-3 hours, or until the meat is tender.
- Glaze the ribs (optional): If you want to add a little extra flavor and shine to your ribs, you can glaze them with a simple mixture of honey, brown sugar, and butter. Brush the glaze on the ribs during the last 30 minutes of cooking.
Conclusion:
Memphis dry rub ribs are a classic American dish that is perfect for any occasion. They're easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser. So next time you're looking for a delicious and satisfying meal, give Memphis dry rub ribs a try. You won't be disappointed!
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