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Memphis style ribs

Memphis Dry Rub Recipe for Ribs

This is a rib rub that is used for making "dry" Memphis style ribs.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 30 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Calories 450 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • Memphis Dry Rub Ingredients
  • 1/3 cup turbinado sugar
  • 1/3 cup seasoned salt (Lawry's or Morton's)
  • 1/3 cup smoked paprika
  • 1 tbsp granulated onion
  • 1 tbsp granulated garlic
  • 1 tbsp black pepper
  • 1 tbsp mustard seeds
  • 1 tbsp dried oregano
  • 1 cup For the Mop: Cider Vinegar
  • 1 slab Baby Back Ribs

Instructions
 

  • Combine the dry rub ingredients and mix well.
  • Season the baby back ribs liberally with the rub.
  • Smoke the ribs at 250-275F for two hours.
  • Combine the cider vinegar with 1/3 cup of the rub to make the mop.
  • Mop the ribs every 20 minutes for another two hours.
  • The ribs are done when the meat has pulled back from the bone and a toothpick easily slides through the meat.

Notes

These Memphis Style Dry Ribs are a wonderful change of pace from the super sweet "3-2-1" competition style ribs.  
Keyword Memphis Rub Recipe