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Memphis Style Ribs

Prep Time 2 hours
Cook Time 5 hours
Total Time 7 hours
Servings 8

Ingredients
  

  • St Louis style Ribs 1 rack/3 people
  • or Baby back ribs 1 rack/2 people
  • Pork Rub
  • BBQ Sauce

Instructions
 

  • Rinse and trim the ribs. Remove the back membrane by starting it with a butter knife and fingers, and then pulling with a paper towel when there is enough to hold on to.
  • Coat the ribs with a thin layer of vegetable oil. Rub the ribs with the pork rub and let them sit for an hour.
  • Smoke for 1-2 hours, and then grill at 225o over indirect heat and a water pan. Apple juice can be used in the water pan for extra flavor. St. Louis style ribs will take 4-5 hours after smoking, Baby back ribs will take 2-3 hours after smoking.
  • To check for doneness, pick up the ribs with tongs and give them a gentle bounce; if the surface cracks they are done.
  • Gently paint both sides of the ribs with your favorite BBQ sauce, and put them back over high direct heat to caramelize the sauce.