George Harvell'S Watermelon Ribs From Loveless Cafe And Motel

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   Soak hickory chunks in water to cover at least 1 hour; drain. Place 3 cups wood chunks in center of each of 2 large squares of heavy-duty aluminum foil; fold each into a rectangle, and seal. Punch holes in tops of packets.

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   Light one side of grill, heating to 250u00b0 to 300u00b0 (low) heat; leave other side unlit. Place 1 packet on cooking grate over lit side.

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   Meanwhile, remove thin membrane from back of ribs by slicing into it with a knife and then pulling it off. Combine dry rub and brown sugar; rub mixture over both sides of rib racks. Place ribs, bone side down, over unlit side, and smoke, covered with grill lid, 2 hours. Add remaining packet of hickory chunks to lit side of grill. Turn ribs over; cover and smoke 2 more hours.

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   Preheat oven to 300u00b0. Cut ribs, slicing between every 3 bones; place in a large roasting pan. Pour barbecue sauce over ribs. Sprinkle with watermelon cubes; tightly cover pan with aluminum foil. Bake at 300u00b0 for 2 hours or until ribs are tender. (Meat should separate easily from bone.)

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.