Memphis-Style Dry Rub Ribs Recipe

Name: Memphis-Style Dry Rub Ribs
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 tablespoons paprika; 4 tablespoons light brown sugar; 1 tablespoon honey; 4 cloves garlic minced; 2 tablespoons salt; 4 teaspoons chili powder; 3 teaspoons ground black pepper; 2 teaspoons cayenne pepper; 1 teaspoon dried thyme; 2 spareribs racks of St. Louis style, ~ 3 lbs each; 1 tablespoon honey; 1/2 cup apple juice; 3 tablespoons apple cider vinegar; chips Optional: soaked wood, we did not use

Servings: persons

4 tablespoons paprika
4 tablespoons light brown sugar
1 tablespoon honey
4 cloves garlic minced
2 tablespoons salt
4 teaspoons chili powder
3 teaspoons ground black pepper
2 teaspoons cayenne pepper
1 teaspoon dried thyme
2 spareribs racks of St. Louis style, ~ 3 lbs each
1 tablespoon honey
1/2 cup apple juice
3 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
chips Optional: soaked wood, we did not use

1
Carefully empty burning briquettes from chimney onto the other 20 (unlit) briquettes. You now have half the grill with briquettes, the other half empty.
2
Place aluminum pan (we used a nine-inch circular one) filled with 1 inch of water onto empty half. Cover with grate, heat for five minutes.
3
Place the racks on a rimmed baking sheet
4
Combine all the rub ingredients in a small bowl & sprinkle the rub on both sides of each rack, pressing to adhere. Set racks aside; prepare grill.
5
Place ribs on grate over water tray, meat side down. Cook for one hour. (Grill temperature should remain around 120 degrees - close down vent if it gets too hot.)
6
Combine honey, apple juice, and cider vinegar to create a basting liquid.
7
Flip ribs over, brush meat side with basting liquid and cook for 45 minutes.
8
Baste again and cook until your grill dies down, we got about another hour.
9
Place ribs on wire rack over a baking sheet, baste a third & final time
10
Place ribs in 300 degree oven until you hit a total cook time of approximately three and a half hours.
11
Remove from oven & tent with tin-foil for 15 minutes before devouring.

148

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 tablespoons paprika, 4 tablespoons light brown sugar, 1 tablespoon honey, 4 cloves garlic minced, and more.

Yes, Memphis-Style Dry Rub Ribs falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Memphis-Style Dry Rub Ribs

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