Best 3 Memphis Pork Ribs Steven Raichlen Recipes
In the realm of culinary artistry, where taste buds embark on extraordinary journeys, there exists a dish that has captivated the hearts and palates of barbecue enthusiasts worldwide: Memphis pork ribs. Renowned chef and culinary authority Steven Raichlen has dedicated years to perfecting his signature recipe for this delectable delicacy, resulting in a symphony of flavors that tantalizes the senses. This article will guide you through the essential steps and techniques required to recreate Raichlen's mouthwatering Memphis pork ribs, ensuring that every bite transports you to the heart of barbecue heaven.
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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-STYLE RIBS
Editor's note: The recipe and introductory text below are from The Barbecue! Bible 10th Anniversary Edition, by Steven Raichlen. To read more about Raichlen and barbecue, go to our feature The Best Barbecue in the U.S.A. It never fails to amaze me how one simple idea can give birth to so many great regional variations. Consider ribs. The pork rib is one of the most perfect morsels ever to occupy a grill. The meat is generously marbled, which keeps it moist during prolonged cooking. As the fat melts, it crisps the meat fibers and bastes the meat naturally. The bones impart a rich meaty flavor (meat next to the bone always tastes best), while literally providing a physical support-a gnawable rack on which to cook the meat. Yet depending on whether you eat ribs in Birmingham or Kansas City, or Bangkok or Paris for that matter, you'll get a completely different preparation. I've always been partial to Memphis-style ribs. Memphians don't mess around with a lot of sugary sauces. Instead, they favor dry rubs-full-flavored mixtures of paprika, black pepper, and cayenne, with just a touch of brown sugar for sweetness. The rub is massaged into the meat the night before grilling, and additional rub is sprinkled on the ribs at the end of cooking. This double application of spices creates incredible character and depth of flavor, while at the same time preserving the natural taste of the pork. Sometimes a vinegar and mustard based sauce-aptly called a mop sauce-is swabbed over the ribs (with said mop) during cooking; I've included one here, for you to use if you like. You can choose any type of rib for this recipe: baby back ribs, long ends, short ends, rib tips-you name it. Cooking times are approximate. The ribs are done when the ends of the bones protrude and the meat is tender enough to pull apart with your fingers. I like my ribs served dry, in the style of Memphis's legendary barbecue haunt, the Rendezvous. If you want to serve them with a sauce, you'll find a number to choose from in this chapter.
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 16
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
Tips:
- Choose the right ribs: Look for ribs that are meaty and have a good amount of marbling.
- Remove the membrane from the back of the ribs: This membrane can be tough and chewy, so it's best to remove it before cooking.
- Season the ribs generously: Use a rub that includes salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and paprika.
- Cook the ribs low and slow: The best way to cook ribs is to cook them low and slow over indirect heat. This will help them to become tender and fall off the bone.
- Baste the ribs regularly: Basting the ribs with a mixture of barbecue sauce, apple cider vinegar, and honey will help to keep them moist and flavorful.
- Let the ribs rest before serving: Let the ribs rest for at least 10 minutes before serving. This will help them to retain their juices and flavor.
Conclusion:
Memphis-style pork ribs are a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for any occasion. By following these tips, you can make sure that your ribs turn out perfect every time. So fire up your grill and get cooking!
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