Memphis-Style Hickory-Smoked Beef and Pork Ribs

[jglass]

Memphis-Style Hickory-Smoked Beef and Pork Ribs
Neely's Recipe

SERVES 6

Dry Rub
1 1/2 cups paprika
3/4 cup sugar
3 3/4 tablespoons onion powder

Ribs
8 lbs beef spareribs (2 slabs, 4 lbs each)
6 lbs pork spareribs (2 slabs, 3 lbs each)
2 cups neely's bbq dry rub seasonings

BBQ Sauce
2 cups ketchup
1 cup water
1/2 cup apple cider vinegar
5 tablespoons light brown sugar
5 tablespoons sugar
1/2 tablespoon fresh ground black pepper
1/2 tablespoon onion powder
1/2 tablespoon ground mustard
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 tablespoon worcestershire sauce

For the rub:
Add all ingredients to a bowl and stir until combined.
Keep in an airtight container for up to 6 months.
For the ribs:
Rinse and dry ribs. Place on a clean cutting board and pull off the membrane, the thin fatty skin that lines the underside of the ribs.
Trim the ribs of excess fat and meat.
Liberally season both sides of the ribs with 1/4 to 1/2 cup Neely's BBQ Rub.
Wrap ribs and refrigerate for at least 8 hours so flavors can permeate.
Preheat grill to 250 degrees F. using hickory and charcoal.
Use indirect heat (push the coals and chops to one side of the grill).
Place ribs meatier side down on the grill away from the flame.
Cook beef 2 hours.
Turn and cook for 45 minutes more, or until the ribs "bend" and the meat easily separates from the bone using a fork.
Cook the pork ribs 3 hours.
Turn and cook another hour, or until ribs bend. Remove from grill.
For dry ribs: Sprinkle extra Neely's BBQ seasoning over ribs, cut bones and serve.

For wet ribs: Coat ribs with Neely's BBQ sauce, cut and serve.
Neely's BBQ sauce: In a large saucepan, combine all ingredients.
Bring mixture to a boil, reduce heat to simmer.
Cooked uncovered, stirring frequently, for 2 hours.

[AmazingSpice]

That sounds delicious! Reminds me of the recent memorial day weekend BBQ I had. Except I used Krafts new Original BBQ sauce. Have you tried it?

[jglass]

Honestly I pretty much always use my fav store bought sauce.

[chubbyalaskagriz]

I never make my own suace, though I know many do. I like a super-thick, sweet sauce/glaze so I normally purchase Bullseye or KC Masterpiece. Or even the Aldi's brand is good...

[jglass]

Those are two of my fav sauces to Kev.
That new Budweiser BBQ sauce is good to.
I have some coupons for $1 off those new soda pop bbq sauces I am gonna try.

[chubbyalaskagriz]

I'll have to try those too, janie. If you beat me to it- let me know!

[AmazingSpice]

You guys should give Kraft's new Original BBQ sauce a try. It has a rich, zesty blend of herbs and spices cooked into the sauce to give it that pure BBQ flavor. It's also a pretty thick sauce.

[jglass]

I will give it a try. Thanks.

[AmazingSpice]

Anytime. It also works as a great base so you can even doctor it up to make your own sauce.