Memphis Dry-Rubbed Back Ribs
- 2 slabs pork loin baby back ribs, about 2 1/4 pounds each
- Rib Rub #99 as needed (recipe follows)
- 3/4 cup Sugar In The Raw
- 1/2 cup salt
- 1/4 cup paprika
- 2 tablespoons finely ground black pepper
- 1 tablespoon granulated garlic
- 1 tablespoon onion powder
- 1 tablespoon ground cumin
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon dry mustard
- 1 teaspoon ground coriander
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon ground allspice
- At least a half hour and up to 4 hours before you plan to cook the ribs, peel the membrane off the back of the ribs and trim any excessive fat.
- Season the ribs liberally on both sides with the Rib Rub.
- Refrigerate.
- Prepare the grill for cooking over indirect heat at 300 degrees F using apple or cherry wood for flavor.
- Place the ribs directly on the cooking grate, meaty-side up.
- Cook for 1 hour.
- Flip and cook another 30 minutes.
- Flip again and cook until they are nicely caramelized and golden brown, about another 30 minutes, but may vary depending on your grill.
- Transfer the ribs to a platter.
- Lay out two big double-layered sheets of heavy-duty aluminum foil, each big enough to wrap a whole slab of the ribs.
- Transfer the ribs to the foil, meaty-side up.
- Fold the foil up around the ribs into a packet.
- Seal the packets snugly, being careful not to puncture the foil with the rib bones.
- Return to the grill for 45 minutes to 1 hour to reach your desired degree of tenderness.
- The best way to determine the doneness is to open the foil after 45 minutes and feel the texture of the meat.
- It should be very tender.
- Transfer the foil packets to a platter.
- Raise the temp of the grill to 400 degrees F. Remove the ribs from the foil and return to the cooking grate.
- Sprinkle lightly with additional Rib Rub #99.
- Cook for 5 minutes.
- Flip and sprinkle the other side lightly with the Rib Rub and cook for 5 minutes.
- Flip one last time and cook for 5 minutes more.
- Remove the ribs to a platter.
- Serve 1/2 slab to each guest.
- Combine all ingredients, mix well, and store in an airtight container.
- Makes about 1 1/2 cups
pork loin baby back ribs, rub , sugar, salt, paprika, ground black pepper, garlic, onion powder, ground cumin, chili powder, mustard, ground coriander, cayenne pepper, ground allspice
Taken from www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/memphis-dry-rubbed-back-ribs-recipe.html (may not work)