Memphis-style BBQ Ribs
American dish with pork spareribs, rib rub, tomato paste.
- prep 9 min
- cook 21 min
- total 30 min
- serves 4
- advanced
- USA
Ingredients
- 1 slab pork spareribs
- 6 tbsp rib rub
- 1 cup tomato paste
- ½ cup molasses
- ¼ cup apple cider vinegar
- 2 tbsp worcestershire sauce
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- to taste hickory chunks
Steps
- Season spareribs with rib rub.
- Refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
- Place chunks in smoker or charcoal grill set for indirect heat at 250°F (120°C).
- Combine liquid ingredients and bring to a boil over high heat.
- Reduce liquid by ⅓.
- Place spareribs into smoker or grill for 4–5 hours, basting occasionally with sauce.
- Brush remaining sauce on top of ribs and place on a medium-high grill until browned.
- The internal temperature of the ribs before removing from the grill needs to be at least 145°F (63°C).
- Let rest for 10 minutes, covered, and carve.
Adapted from “Memphis-Style BBQ Ribs”, Wikibooks Cookbook, CC BY-SA 4.0. This adaptation is shared under the same licence.