Best 3 Slow Cooker Memphis Style Ribs Recipes
Memphis-style ribs, renowned for their smoky, sweet, and tangy flavor, can be effortlessly prepared in the comfort of your own kitchen using a slow cooker. This method ensures fall-off-the-bone tenderness and allows the flavors to meld and deepen over time. With a few simple ingredients and minimal effort, you can create a delectable dish that will satisfy your barbecue cravings and impress your family and friends.
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SLOW-COOKER MEMPHIS-STYLE RIBS
After my dad and I had dinner at the legendary Rendezvous Restaurant in Memphis, I was inspired to create a slow-cooked version of tasty dry-rub Memphis ribs. Smoked paprika in the rub mimics the flavor that the ribs would get from being grilled over hot coals. -Matthew Hass, Ellison Bay, Wisconsin
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 5h15m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Combine vinegar and water; brush over ribs. Pour remaining vinegar mixture into a 6-qt. slow cooker. Mix together remaining ingredients, reserving half. Sprinkle ribs with half the seasoning blend; reserve the other half. Cut the ribs into serving-sized pieces; transfer to slow cooker. , Cook, covered, on low until tender, 5-6 hours. Remove ribs; skim fat from cooking juices. Using a clean brush, brush ribs generously with skimmed cooking juices; sprinkle with reserved seasoning mixture. Serve ribs with remaining juices.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 509 calories, Fat 35g fat (13g saturated fat), Cholesterol 136mg cholesterol, Sodium 1137mg sodium, Carbohydrate 8g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 38g protein.
MEMPHIS STYLE BABY BACK RIBS
Memphis, TN is famous for Elvis Presley, Graceland and fantastic barbecue. This is my version of those famous ribs.
Provided by PaulaG
Categories Pork
Time 9h
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Wash the ribs and pat dry with paper towels.
- Place each slab of ribs on a sheet of heavy duty aluminum foil and rub well with rib rub.
- Seal the foil and place in refrigerator for 4 to 6 hours.
- Remove from refrigerator and place sealed packed in a 275 degree preheated oven.
- Cook for 3 to 4 hours or until tender.
- Baste both sides of ribs with Memphis Barbecue Sauce recipe 99023 and grill 5 to 7 minutes per side.
- Serve with extra sauce and lots of paper towels.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 1405.9, Fat 98.2, SaturatedFat 35.5, Cholesterol 381, Sodium 2121.3, Carbohydrate 25.8, Fiber 1.8, Sugar 16.7, Protein 105
MEMPHIS-STYLE RIBS
Steps:
- Your ribs may already be trimmed, or you can ask the butcher to trim them. To do it yourself, place the ribs meat-side up on a cutting board. There is a line of fat at the base of the ribs; cut along it to remove the cartilaginous rib tips. Turn the meat over, rib-side up. Cut off the flap of meat on the inside of the ribs. (The reason to remove these pieces is that they will burn, well before the ribs are done. You can season them and grill them over direct heat for about 15 minutes, turning once. They are delicious.) With the rib-side up, finesse a sharp knife under the tough membrane that covers the bones. Working from one rib to the next, pull the membrane off the rib. (For a better grip, grab the membrane with a paper towel.) The membrane may tear and you may have to start over, but be patient - removing the membrane allows the spices and smoke to penetrate the ribs, and makes the ribs much more attractive and easy to eat.
- In a shallow, non-reactive pan large enough to hold the ribs, mix together 1 cup cider vinegar, 1 cup cider, garlic, bay leaves, 2 tablespoons hot sauce and the salt. Put the ribs in this marinade, turn to coat, cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 8 hours and up to 16 hours, turning once during this time.
- Remove the ribs from the pan 2 hours before you are going to grill and pat dry. Discard the marinade. Sprinkle the ribs all over with 1/2 cup of the rub, patting it on with your fingers. Cover and refrigerate for about 1 1/2 hours. Remove the ribs from the refrigerator and let sit at room temperature for 1/2 hour before grilling.
- Mix the remaining 3/4 cup cider vinegar, 3/4 cup cider, and 1 tablespoon hot sauce. You will apply this mixture to the ribs once every hour or so with a spray bottle, a barbecue mop, a pastry brush or a long-handled spoon.
- Soak about 3 cups of wood chips (hickory, oak or apple) for at least 1/2 hour in cold water.
- Prepare a charcoal fire or preheat a gas grill for indirect grilling over low heat. Drain and add 1 cup of the wood chips.
- Grill the ribs, covered, until they are crispy, and the meat has pulled back from the bone, 3 to 4 hours, depending on the heat of your grill. Spray or baste the ribs with the vinegar-cider mixture every hour, and turn them once during grilling. Don't forget to add more wood chips--and, if using charcoal, more coals--as needed (check every hour or so). You should have enough soaked wood chips for about 3 hours of cooking time; if your ribs take longer, you will need to soak more chips.
- If the ribs are done before you are ready to eat, wrap them in heavy-duty aluminum foil and leave them over very low, indirect heat for up to 1 hour.
- Remove the ribs from the grill, spray or baste with any remaining basting liquid, and sprinkle with the remaining the 1/4 cup of rub. Serve as is, or with Vinegar Sauce.
- Mix together all of the ingredients in an airtight container and store at room temperature. The rub will keep for several months.
- Yield: about 1 cup, enough for 8 pounds of Memphis-Style Ribs.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together all of the ingredients. Use immediately, or cover and store in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.
- Yield: about 2 1/2 cups
Tips:
- Choose the right ribs. Baby back ribs are the most popular choice for Memphis-style ribs, but you can also use spare ribs.
- Trim the ribs. Remove the excess fat and silver skin from the ribs.
- Season the ribs. Rub the ribs with a mixture of brown sugar, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
- Cook the ribs in a slow cooker. Add the ribs to a slow cooker and cover them with water. Cook the ribs on low for 8-10 hours, or until they are fall-off-the-bone tender.
- Make the barbecue sauce. While the ribs are cooking, make the barbecue sauce. Combine ketchup, brown sugar, vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, mustard, garlic powder, onion powder, and cayenne pepper in a saucepan. Bring the sauce to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer for 15 minutes.
- Glaze the ribs. Remove the ribs from the slow cooker and brush them with the barbecue sauce. Return the ribs to the slow cooker and cook them on low for an additional 30 minutes, or until the sauce is caramelized.
Conclusion:
Memphis-style ribs are a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for any occasion. With just a few simple ingredients, you can create a mouthwatering meal that will impress your family and friends. So what are you waiting for? Give this recipe a try today!
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