Memphis Style Barbecued Ribs

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Memphis Style Barbecued Ribs
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  • Total Time 420 min Ico-add
  • Yield 8 Servings
  • Level Medium

In addition to being the home of Graceland; Memphis, Tennessee is the undisputed capital of southern barbecue. This Memphis style barbecue recipe gives you the key to the gold cadillac.
 

Ingredients

  • 3 pounds baby back ribs
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Apple juice for basting
  • 1 cup red wine vinegar
  • 2 cups onion, chopped
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1/4 cup mustard, yellow prepared
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
  • 2 cups ketchup
  • 1 teaspoon hot sauce
  • 2 lemons, thinly sliced
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Directions

  1. 1. Trim as much fat as possible from ribs. On bone side, work knife tip beneath membrane that covers bone until finger tips can be worked beneath rack membrane, loosening enough to get firm grip. Peel membrane off rack. With paring knife, scrape any fat away from bone.
  2. 2. Sprinkle ribs on both sides with even, light coating of salt and pepper. Place ribs bone side down on grill.
  3. 3. Grill over low fire 1 1/2 hours, turning every 15 to 20 minutes, replenishing fire as necessary.
  4. 4. Baste with apple juice at every turn during first half of cooking period either by brushing on, or simply spraying apple juice from spray bottle. If smoking with indirect heat, turn at 1 hour intervals, cooking 4 to 6 hours.
  5. 5. Combine vinegar, onion, garlic, mustard, sugar, ketchup and hot sauce in blender. Blend until smooth. Simmer 20 minutes.
  6. 6. Add lemon slices. Stir occasionally to keep from sticking. Use sauce as frequent baste for last half of cooking period whether grilling or smoking, being careful not to burn ribs. Serve remaining sauce on side.