Pantherfanz Pork Ribs
- 1 (2 1/2 to 3-pound) rack of pork spareribs
- Pantherfanz Red-Zone Dry Rub, recipe follows
- Flat beer, as needed
- Carolina Sweet and Southern BBQ Sauce, recipe follows
- Thoroughly wash ribs in cold water and pat dry.
- Remove the back membrane from the rack.
- Coat with Pantherfanz Red-Zone Dry Rub, and refrigerate overnight.
- Heat the smoker to 225 to 250 degrees F. Place the ribs in the smoker, upright, on a metal rib rack holder.
- Place a cast iron skillet underneath the pork filled 3/4 of the way with flat beer.
- Add more beer as it evaporates.
- Cook for about 2 hours.
- Cook the ribs until they reach an internal temperature of 190 degrees F, about 2 hours.
- Remove and cool.
- Serve with Carolina Sweet and Southern BBQ Sauce.
- 3/4 cup Spanish paprika
- 1/4 cup coarsely ground black pepper
- 1/4 cup salt
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1/4 cup cocoa powder
- 2 tablespoons chili powder
- 2 tablespoons garlic powder
- 2 tablespoons onion powder
- 2 teaspoons cayenne pepper
- Mix all ingredients together and store in an airtight container.
- Yield: about 2 cups
- 1/4 teaspoon dry oregano
- 1/4 teaspoon dry thyme
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1/4 cup rice vinegar
- 1 cup yellow mustard
- 1/2 cup molasses
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1 tablespoon peanut oil
- Mix the dry ingredients in a saucepan.
- Add enough vinegar to mix into a paste.
- Place over high heat, add remaining ingredients, and bring to a boil, stirring constantly.
- Reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Yield: about 1 3/4 cups
rack of pork spareribs, rub, beer
Taken from www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/pantherfanz-pork-ribs-recipe.html (may not work)