Memphis-style BBQ ribs
Memphis-style BBQ ribs

Memphis-style BBQ ribs

Total time630 mins
10 minspreparation time
140 minscooking time
480 minsmarinating time

The key to success with this slow cooked BBQ ribs recipe is the special dry rub and sauce. Definitely one of the best we have tried! By Chef Tim Anderson for Kikkoman

Ingredients

4 portion(s)
2 
racks British pork spare ribs
10 g
smoked paprika
10 g
ground fennel seed
1 tbsp
freshly ground black pepper
1 tbsp
dark brown sugar
1 tsp
salt
1 tsp
celery salt
1 tsp
cayenne/chilli powder
1 tsp
garlic powder
1 tsp
ground cumin

For the sauce

1 tbsp
vegetable oil
1 
onion, roughly chopped
250 ml
cider vinegar
200 ml
American mustard
2 tbsp
tomato puree
50 g
dark brown sugar
hot sauce, to taste
Nutritional facts (per portion):2889 kJ / 690 kcal
44.6 gFat

Preparation

Step 1

Combine all the spices until well-mixed. Rub about two thirds all over the ribs. Cover with clingfilm and leave for 4-8 hours in the refrigerator. Keep the remaining rub in an airtight container until needed.

Step 2

To make the sauce, gently cook the onion in the vegetable oil until soft and brown, it will take about 20 mins. Puree the onions with all other ingredients in a food processor or blender until very smooth. It should be quite sour, but you can adjust flavour to taste with brown sugar and/or hot sauce.

Step 3

When ready to cook, place the ribs on the barbecue over a gentle heat with the lid on for about 2 hours. Using a pastry brush, apply the sauce every 30 mins. Add more coals if the grill gets too cold. The ribs are done when they are starting to pull away from the bone and quite black on the outside.

Step 4

To cook in the oven, preheat to 140°C, place the ribs on a baking tray and cover with foil. Cook for 2 hours, basting with sauce every 30mins. Remove the foil for last 30mins of cooking.

Step 5

Serve with the leftover rub.

Tip

Fantastic with coleslaw, potato salad, or cornbread.

Recipe-ID: 718

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Combine all the spices until well-mixed. Rub about two thirds all over the ribs. Cover with clingfilm and leave for 4-8 hours in the refrigerator. Keep the remaining rub in an airtight container until needed.

To make the sauce, gently cook the onion in the vegetable oil until soft and brown, it will take about 20 mins. Puree the onions with all other ingredients in a food processor or blender until very smooth. It should be quite sour, but you can adjust flavour to taste with brown sugar and/or hot sauce.

When ready to cook, place the ribs on the barbecue over a gentle heat with the lid on for about 2 hours. Using a pastry brush, apply the sauce every 30 mins. Add more coals if the grill gets too cold. The ribs are done when they are starting to pull away from the bone and quite black on the outside.

To cook in the oven, preheat to 140°C, place the ribs on a baking tray and cover with foil. Cook for 2 hours, basting with sauce every 30mins. Remove the foil for last 30mins of cooking.

Serve with the leftover rub.

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