Memphis Style Barbeque Ribs

by Tony McRae
Memphis Style Barbeque Ribs

Memphis-Style Barbecued Ribs


BBQ ribsAnother great Rib recipe that was published in the newsletter

Ingredients

  • 3 Pound Racks baby back ribs
  • 2 Teaspoon Salt
  • 2 Teaspoon Coarse ground black pepper
  • Apple Juice for Basting
  • 1 Cup Red wine vinegar
  • 2 Cup Onion, chopped
  • 2 Garlic, cloves, minced
  • 1/4 Cup Mustard, yellow prepared
  • 1/2 Cup Brown sugar, packed
  • 2 Cup Ketchup
  • 2 Lemons, thinly sliced
  • 1 Teaspoon Louisiana hot sauce

  • Trim as much fat as possible from ribs.
  • On bone side, work knife or screwdriver tip beneath
    membrane that covers bone until finger tips can be worked beneath rack
    membrane, loosening enough to get firm grip with a paper towel.
  • Pull the membrane (fell) away.
  • Sprinkle ribs on both sides with even, light coating of salt and pepper.
  • Follow the directions for cooking real smoked barbeque ribs.
  • Baste your ribs with apple
    juice every hour either by brushing
    on, or simply spraying apple juice from spray bottle.
  • The ribs should cook in the smoker for 2.5 to 4 hours, see directions.
  • Combine vinegar, onion, garlic, mustard, sugar and hot sauce in blender.
  • Blend until you get a smooth consistency.
  • Place in saucepan and add ketchup. Simmer 20 minutes.
  • Add lemon slices. Stir occasionally to keep from sticking.
  • Use sauce as frequent baste in the last half of cooking period.
  • Serve remaining sauce on side.

Enjoy!

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