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Memphis Style BBQ Pork Ribs
February 28th, 2009
Raw Ribs w/Dry Rub
The weather was great so I took advantage of it by firing up the grill to prepare for the BBQ season. I mean spring is just around the corner and to live in the Memphis area you should be able to cook up some ribs, it’s almost a requirement for home ownership.
The base Commissary had a case sale on ribs so my freezer has enough to get us at least to June. That is a lot of ribs but when you cook out in this neighborhood you need to expect someone to stop by for a “sample” so it is always a good idea to be prepared in both quality and quantity.
Firebox
There may be a few ways to do this, I used regular big slabs of ribs. First thing you want to do is get a good dry rub. Dry rubs can come in many flavors, all of them claim to be the best – some a little more spicy than others. To tell the truth I haven’t found one yet I didn’t like… Anyway, rub the dry rub of your choice into the meat. Place a metal pan of water under the ribs – this keeps the moisture up.
If you don’t have a side fire box on your grill you can use direct heat but you want to cover the grilling surface with aluminum foil or as I do sometimes place on a large foil covered cookie sheet.
Memphis Style Ribs
I do have a side fire box. I use regular charcoal and once during the cooking process I’ll add a few chips of pecan wood for additional flavor. I cook the ribs for about two and a half hours maintaining a temperature of about 275-300 in the cooking area. You will need to add charcoal every 35-45 minutes or so depending on the brand you have. I lite the charcoal in one of those chimney starters you use without lighter fluid; eliminates any fluid taste.
Once they are done they will be fall off the bone tender and taste out of this world, well, at least mine did – hope yours does too!
Bone-app-E-tit!
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