MEMPHIS-STYLE HICKORY-SMOKED BEEF AND PORK RIBS

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Memphis-Style Hickory-Smoked Beef and Pork Ribs image

This recipe is courtesy The Neelys who have a new show on the foodnetwork, "Down Home with the Neelys". They were both so cute, and looked like they new what they were doing in the kitchen!

Provided by cookiedog

Categories     Pork

Time 14h15m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 1/2 cups paprika
3/4 cup sugar
3 3/4 tablespoons onion powder
8 lbs beef short ribs (2 slabs, 4 lbs each)
6 lbs pork spareribs (2 slabs, 3 lbs each)
2 cups neely's bbq dry rub seasonings
2 cups ketchup
1 cup water
1/2 cup apple cider vinegar
5 tablespoons light brown sugar
5 tablespoons sugar
1/2 tablespoon fresh ground black pepper
1/2 tablespoon onion powder
1/2 tablespoon ground mustard
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce

Steps:

  • For the rub: Add all ingredients to a bowl and stir until combined. Keep in an airtight container for up to 6 months.
  • For the ribs: Rinse and dry ribs. Place on a clean cutting board and pull off the membrane, the thin fatty skin that lines the underside of the ribs. Trim the ribs of excess fat and meat. Liberally season both sides of the ribs with 1/4 to 1/2 cup Neely's BBQ Rub. Wrap ribs and refrigerate for at least 8 hours so flavors can permeate.
  • Preheat grill to 250 degrees F. using hickory and charcoal.
  • Use indirect heat (push the coals and chops to one side of the grill).
  • Place ribs meatier side down on the grill away from the flame. Cook beef 2 hours. Turn and cook for 45 minutes more, or until the ribs "bend" and the meat easily separates from the bone using a fork. Cook the pork ribs 3 hours. Turn and cook another hour, or until ribs bend. Remove from grill.
  • For dry ribs: Sprinkle extra Neely's BBQ seasoning over ribs, cut bones and serve.
  • For wet ribs: Coat ribs with Neely's BBQ sauce, cut and serve.
  • Neely's BBQ sauce: In a large saucepan, combine all ingredients. Bring mixture to a boil, reduce heat to simmer. Cooked uncovered, stirring frequently, for 2 hours.

Trey Knight
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These ribs were a lot of work, but they were worth it. They were so delicious!


Maleshwane Ntlhokoe
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I followed the recipe exactly, but the ribs didn't turn out very well. I'm not sure what I did wrong.


Kojack Boss
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The ribs were a little dry, but the flavor was good.


CJ Richart
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These ribs were a little too spicy for me, but my husband loved them.


Kanchan Tamang
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I'm not a very experienced cook, but these ribs turned out great. I was really impressed with how easy they were to make.


Gloria Takaedzwa
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I made these ribs for my husband's birthday and he loved them. He said they were the best ribs he's ever had.


Prisca Jun
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These ribs were a hit at my party! Everyone loved them.


Rachel Fortt
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I've made ribs many times before, but these were the best I've ever had. The rub was perfect and the meat was cooked to perfection.


Jentein Mulder
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I'm not a big fan of ribs, but these were really good. The meat was fall-off-the-bone tender and the sauce was delicious.


Ngozi Chkwu
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I followed the recipe exactly and the ribs turned out great! My family loved them.


Hypr
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These ribs were absolutely amazing! The hickory smoke flavor was perfect, and the meat was so tender and juicy. I will definitely be making these again.