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.
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Muahmmad Muahmmad
[email protected]These ribs were so easy to make and they turned out so delicious. I will definitely be making them again.
joy chinyere
[email protected]I made these ribs for a party and they were a hit! Everyone loved them. The rub was flavorful and the ribs were cooked to perfection.
Mom Riad
[email protected]These ribs were amazing! The rub was perfect and the ribs were so tender and juicy. I will definitely be making these again.
Yogeta Balbadar
[email protected]I've made these ribs several times and they are always a hit. The rub is perfect and the ribs are always so tender and juicy.
usama Tariq
[email protected]These ribs were so easy to make and they turned out so delicious. I will definitely be making them again.
nelkill
[email protected]I made these ribs for a party and they were a hit! Everyone loved them. The rub was flavorful and the ribs were cooked to perfection.
Sam Watkins
[email protected]These ribs were amazing! The rub was perfect and the ribs were so tender and juicy. I will definitely be making these again.
Mim Mahin
[email protected]I've made these ribs several times and they are always a hit. The rub is perfect and the ribs are always so tender and juicy.
Temi OvO
[email protected]These ribs were so easy to make and they turned out so delicious. I will definitely be making them again.
Sakib Se
[email protected]I made these ribs for a party and they were a hit! Everyone loved them. The rub was flavorful and the ribs were cooked to perfection.
Mahfuza Moon Moon
[email protected]These ribs were amazing! The rub was perfect and the ribs were so tender and juicy. I will definitely be making these again.
Basebi Galeakanngwe
[email protected]I've made these ribs several times and they are always a hit. The rub is perfect and the ribs are always so tender and juicy.
Ramesh Basel
[email protected]These ribs were so easy to make and they turned out so delicious. I will definitely be making them again.
Sha Zaib
[email protected]I made these ribs for a party and they were a hit! Everyone loved them. The rub was flavorful and the ribs were cooked to perfection.
Hance Louis
[email protected]These ribs were amazing! My family and I loved them. The rub was perfect and the ribs were so tender and juicy. I will definitely be making these again.