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Memphis-Style BBQ Ribs
Photo: Sam Loyd

Memphis-Style BBQ Ribs

8 ingredients 8 steps wikibooks
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Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)

334
Calories
29g
Protein
14g
Fat
21g
Carbs
What these numbers assume — 5 portions →
Ingredient Portion assumed kcal
Pork 100g cooked 242
Molasses 1 tbsp (20g) 58
Tomato 1 medium (123g) 22
Soy Sauce 1 tbsp (15ml) 9
Vinegar 1 tbsp (15ml) distilled 3

Totals for the whole recipe, adding one typical portion per ingredient — listed above. Quantities in the recipe are not counted, so this is a rough guide only — not suitable for medical or dietary planning.

Ingredients

  • 1 slab pork spareribs
  • 6 tbsp Rib Rub
  • 1 cup tomato paste
  • ½ cup molasses
  • ¼ cup apple cider vinegar
  • 2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 2 tbsp soy sauce
  • Hickory chunks

Directions

1

Season spareribs with rib rub.

2

Refrigerate for at least 1 hour.

3

Place chunks in smoker or charcoal grill set for indirect heat at 250°F (120°C).

4

Combine liquid ingredients and bring to a boil over high heat.

5

Reduce liquid by ⅓.

6

Place spareribs into smoker or grill for 4–5 hours, basting occasionally with sauce.

7

Brush remaining sauce on top of ribs and place on a medium-high grill until browned. The internal temperature of the ribs before removing from the grill needs to be at least 145°F (63°C).

8

Let rest for 10 minutes, covered, and carve.

Recipe sourced from wikibooks

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