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Memphis Style BBQ Ribs
Memphis style ribs.
In the rib show we explained how to use indirect heat on the Webber grill to make tender smokey ribs.
So “What can I do if I don’t have a Webber grill?” Fear not, you can use any charcoal grill or even a gas grill and still get great ribs using the indirect method.
For charcoal grills, pile your coals on one side of the grill, or put them on both ends of the grill leaving a gap in the middle for your water pan. Put an 8×8 foil baking pan on the coal rack and fill with water. Place ribs on the cooking grate over the water pan and there ya go. Be sure to add some wood chips for smoke and keep the fire low by using your vents.
For Gas Grills put a smoker box on the cooking grate if you have a radiant heat or direct burner gas grill, or pull up one side of the cooking grate and put the smoker box on the lava rocks if your grill has them. What is a smoker box you ask? A smoker box is a small iron box that you put your wood chips in to create smoke when using a gas grill. The vents in the box limit air flow so the wood chips tend to smolder rather than flame producing smoke for cooking. You can pick them up at home improvement stores in the grilling section or specialty stores. They are nice since they produce smoke but contain the ash keeping your grill clean. You can make your own disposable smoker box by wrapping some soaked wood chips in foil and punching a few holes in the foil with a fork to let the smoke escape.
The basic set up is to fire one side of the gas grill, add your smoker box to that side and put your ribs on the other non-lit side of the grill. Start with the burner on low and adjust the temp as necessary. 225 is ideal.
Alternate Mop Sauce
Mop sauce of some type is very important for long slow cooking on the grill or smoker so your meat doesn’t dry out. The mop sauce will add flavor as well.
One very easy and tasty alternate mop sauce I have used on the Memphis Style Ribs is Dr. Pepper. Yep, a can of soda. I was out of vinegar and couldn’t make the mop sauce so I rooted around in the fridge and found a can Dr. Pepper so that is what I used. It adds a bit of sweetness and just a hint of the Dr. Pepper twang. Since that discovery, I have marinated my ribs in it for a couple hours prior to rubbing them. Mmmmmm Good!
Feel free to reply with your tips, tricks, and recipes for tasty ribs!
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