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Title: Best Rib Recipes
Post by: Dichotomy on August 11, 2018, 04:03:29 AM
So my mother in law is having a bit of a family gathering Sunday and since she knows I like to cook she asked me if I'd handle it.  No problem I say and give her a suggested shopping list including boneless country style ribs as I was planning on doing my jack daniels recipe for them.  She shows up with standard bone in ribs, the wrong kind of potatoes, two CANS of corn, and so on (she's an idiot but that's a subject for another day and it's a pity that's not a crime).  So off to the store I have to go today so I can start prepping for tomorrow. 

Several years ago on this board we had a great recipe swap between all of us.  I still have all of them on .pdf and use several from time to time.

That said I know a lot of you guys (and gals) have some banging rib recipes and I'd like to hear them and maybe try one.  I'm using the oven because their grill doesn't hold tip and is essentially a large scale pain in the bellybutton to work with.  I'm serving baked russet potatoes, corn on the cob, and mustard potato salad,  and garlic cilantro shrimp as an appetizer. 

Post your best bone in rib recipe for me please :)
Title: Re: Best Rib Recipes
Post by: shppr01 on August 11, 2018, 11:53:58 AM
The key to any rib recipe is sllooowww cooking. I go six hours at 200. Makes no difference what seasoning you use, as long as it’s slow. Salt, pepper, garlic powder, little cayenne to taste, paprika and others make a great dry rub. Dry rub first and cook until they fall off the bone! Then you can add the bbq sauce. If you don’t want to make it yourself, go with a good brand. I use kc masterpiece when I feel lazy.


  If you do make your own, here is a simple recipe that you can alter to make your own
 Start with ketchup, brown sugar, honey, hot sauce , and some seasoning. I use allspice and cinnamon in mine. Brush the sauce on in the last fifteen minutes and enjoy!!
Title: Re: Best Rib Recipes
Post by: Dichotomy on August 11, 2018, 12:00:48 PM
The key to any rib recipe is sllooowww cooking. I go six hours at 200. Makes no difference what seasoning you use, as long as it’s slow. Salt, pepper, garlic powder, little cayenne to taste, paprika and others make a great dry rub. Dry rub first and cook until they fall off the bone! Then you can add the bbq sauce. If you don’t want to make it yourself, go with a good brand. I use kc masterpiece when I feel lazy.


  If you do make your own, here is a simple recipe that you can alter to make your own
 Start with ketchup, brown sugar, honey, hot sauce , and some seasoning. I use allspice and cinnamon in mine. Brush the sauce on in the last fifteen minutes and enjoy!!

What kind of heretic doesn't make their own?  Thanks man :)
Title: Re: Best Rib Recipes
Post by: Bizman on August 11, 2018, 12:10:47 PM
My favourite sauce is only a bit more complex: Mustard, brown sugar and apple cider vinegar 1 cup each (a little more mustard) plus some chili, cayenne, pepper etc. cooked slowly for half an hour, a spoonful of soy sauce and butter for another 10 minutes. I like to fry a chopped onion in the kettle to start with and add some garlic and fresh ginger. Squeezing through a sieve will take care of any lumps, which by the way taste delicious on a slice of bread!
Title: Re: Best Rib Recipes
Post by: Drano on August 11, 2018, 05:28:23 PM
I'm about a basic BBQ dry rub. Kosher salt, coarse black pepper, paprika, granulated onion. I like a little cumin with pork. I've learned less is more here. You can literally spice ribs to death. You want to taste the meat! Remove the membrane from the back side of baby backs - - this is important! Rub a few hours ahead. Keep in fridge but pull them out and let them warm up some before cooking.

For sauce I love to make my own but my house full of women refuse to expand their horizons so I'm left to jack up store bought sauce. I use Sweet Baby Ray's with some of the rub and the secret ingredient - - fresh lime juice(for ribs, lemon for chicken). Half a lime's worth per bottle. Bring to a simmer. Don't boil it or it'll burn! Watch it closely. Keep warm.

I smoke indirectly using charcoal and apple wood chunks(soaking in a bucket for hours) with a water pan that has some of the rub, water and apple juice at around 220 for between 2 and 3 hours. Take the ribs off the grill. Spread each rack on foil and sprinkle some more rub. Put in a splash of apple juice. Sauce the ribs. Wrap up tight. Put back on the grill another hour-ish. Should be between 3 and 4 hours. Remove from foil. Cook direct over the now low coals and sauce turning quickly. Build up as much as you like. Don't burn the sauce! I didn't always do the foil wrap step but I've found they're much more juicy than if I hadn't.

You'll know they're done when the bones show 3/8s of an inch or so. You don't want them cooked so much they fall apart. That's overdone. You want to have the meat stick but release easily from the bone when you bite. That's perfect.

I'm not a competition BBQ guy but it is one of my favorite things to do in the summertime. They're a lot of work but oh so good when you nail them just right! Which must happen as I never seem to have any left over! Good luck!

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Title: Re: Best Rib Recipes
Post by: Oldman731 on August 11, 2018, 09:28:31 PM
I'm not a competition BBQ guy


Yeah, right.  Got it.

- oldman
Title: Re: Best Rib Recipes
Post by: Drano on August 11, 2018, 09:30:24 PM

Yeah, right.  Got it.

- oldman
But I did stay at a holiday Inn express last night

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Title: Re: Best Rib Recipes
Post by: BOBO on August 11, 2018, 10:12:07 PM
I like to marinate my ribs with bourbon.  I've found that the best way to do this is to pour it down my throat. :cheers:
Title: Re: Best Rib Recipes
Post by: BuckShot on August 12, 2018, 09:09:03 AM
Not really a recipe but...When I go to Richmond VA for work I go to a bbq place called Buzz 'n Neds. They sell the fantastic sauce they make.

Try it if you're in Richmond. It's the best bbq sauce I've tasted... Tastes like good 'ol bbq sauce but with a bunch of subtle and complex flavors going on too.
Title: Re: Best Rib Recipes
Post by: Dichotomy on August 12, 2018, 05:13:53 PM
I'm about a basic BBQ dry rub. Kosher salt, coarse black pepper, paprika, granulated onion. I like a little cumin with pork. I've learned less is more here. You can literally spice ribs to death. You want to taste the meat! Remove the membrane from the back side of baby backs - - this is important! Rub a few hours ahead. Keep in fridge but pull them out and let them warm up some before cooking.

For sauce I love to make my own but my house full of women refuse to expand their horizons so I'm left to jack up store bought sauce. I use Sweet Baby Ray's with some of the rub and the secret ingredient - - fresh lime juice(for ribs, lemon for chicken). Half a lime's worth per bottle. Bring to a simmer. Don't boil it or it'll burn! Watch it closely. Keep warm.

I smoke indirectly using charcoal and apple wood chunks(soaking in a bucket for hours) with a water pan that has some of the rub, water and apple juice at around 220 for between 2 and 3 hours. Take the ribs off the grill. Spread each rack on foil and sprinkle some more rub. Put in a splash of apple juice. Sauce the ribs. Wrap up tight. Put back on the grill another hour-ish. Should be between 3 and 4 hours. Remove from foil. Cook direct over the now low coals and sauce turning quickly. Build up as much as you like. Don't burn the sauce! I didn't always do the foil wrap step but I've found they're much more juicy than if I hadn't.

You'll know they're done when the bones show 3/8s of an inch or so. You don't want them cooked so much they fall apart. That's overdone. You want to have the meat stick but release easily from the bone when you bite. That's perfect.

I'm not a competition BBQ guy but it is one of my favorite things to do in the summertime. They're a lot of work but oh so good when you nail them just right! Which must happen as I never seem to have any left over! Good luck!

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Nice, thanks :)

I wound up doing this

2 Tbs paprika
1 Tbs black pepper
3 Tbs brown sugar
2 tsp coarse salt
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp onion powder
1 tsp cumin
1 tsp chili powder
1/2 tsp dry mustard

rubbed it this morning and let it sit for 5 hours.  Rested it for one.  Wrapped it tightly in foil and baked at 300 for 3 hours.  Then pulled it out and brushed on a mix of honey and Sweet Baby Rays and broiled it for 5 minutes.  It was excellent served with boiled shrimp, southern potato salad, and fresh corn on the cob. 

I'm sitting here with a huge fat belly :)
Title: Re: Best Rib Recipes
Post by: Dichotomy on August 12, 2018, 05:15:39 PM
oh thanks everybody who replied.  Bit helps <S>
Title: Re: Best Rib Recipes
Post by: Drano on August 12, 2018, 05:16:11 PM
BAKED. RIBS?


OMG THAT'S JUST BLASPHEMY!


I'm done with you sir!

But as long as you enjoyed them it's all good!

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Title: Re: Best Rib Recipes
Post by: Oldman731 on August 12, 2018, 09:20:02 PM
BAKED. RIBS?


Didn't you build your own smokehouse?  Or was that another Bigweeker?

- oldman
Title: Re: Best Rib Recipes
Post by: Drano on August 13, 2018, 04:37:04 AM

Didn't you build your own smokehouse?  Or was that another Bigweeker?

- oldman
Not me.

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Title: Re: Best Rib Recipes
Post by: 1stpar3 on August 13, 2018, 03:01:19 PM
I like to marinate my ribs with bourbon.  I've found that the best way to do this is to pour it down my throat. :cheers:
:rofl Thus LOW AND SLOW...just incase the "Marinade" REALLY gets going....could be 6 hrs..could be 8  :cheers:  The more "Marinade" on hand..can make a BIG difference. Why I use to go with the pint size...but NOW since I always have "Marinade" on hand, I go for the 1/2 gallon size. Prefer the WILD TURKEY 101 "marinade blend" but the Jim Beam Black blend works just as well  :rofl  Been known to cook an overnighter.... :uhoh  :D
Title: Re: Best Rib Recipes
Post by: Shuffler on August 13, 2018, 04:01:12 PM
:rofl Thus LOW AND SLOW...just incase the "Marinade" REALLY gets going....could be 6 hrs..could be 8  :cheers:  The more "Marinade" on hand..can make a BIG difference. Why I use to go with the pint size...but NOW since I always have "Marinade" on hand, I go for the 1/2 gallon size. Prefer the WILD TURKEY 101 "marinade blend" but the Jim Beam Black blend works just as well  :rofl  Been known to cook an overnighter.... :uhoh  :D

Ribs smoked...... cook toasted. :D
Title: Re: Best Rib Recipes
Post by: Max on August 13, 2018, 04:56:43 PM
I'm about a basic BBQ dry rub. Kosher salt, coarse black pepper, paprika, granulated onion. I like a little cumin with pork. I've learned less is more here. You can literally spice ribs to death. You want to taste the meat! Remove the membrane from the back side of baby backs - - this is important! Rub a few hours ahead. Keep in fridge but pull them out and let them warm up some before cooking.

For sauce I love to make my own but my house full of women refuse to expand their horizons so I'm left to jack up store bought sauce. I use Sweet Baby Ray's with some of the rub and the secret ingredient - - fresh lime juice(for ribs, lemon for chicken). Half a lime's worth per bottle. Bring to a simmer. Don't boil it or it'll burn! Watch it closely. Keep warm.

I smoke indirectly using charcoal and apple wood chunks(soaking in a bucket for hours) with a water pan that has some of the rub, water and apple juice at around 220 for between 2 and 3 hours. Take the ribs off the grill. Spread each rack on foil and sprinkle some more rub. Put in a splash of apple juice. Sauce the ribs. Wrap up tight. Put back on the grill another hour-ish. Should be between 3 and 4 hours. Remove from foil. Cook direct over the now low coals and sauce turning quickly. Build up as much as you like. Don't burn the sauce! I didn't always do the foil wrap step but I've found they're much more juicy than if I hadn't.

You'll know they're done when the bones show 3/8s of an inch or so. You don't want them cooked so much they fall apart. That's overdone. You want to have the meat stick but release easily from the bone when you bite. That's perfect.

I'm not a competition BBQ guy but it is one of my favorite things to do in the summertime. They're a lot of work but oh so good when you nail them just right! Which must happen as I never seem to have any left over! Good luck!

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I was a competition guy (with Coach...remember Coach?) Drano the style of rib you described is known as 3-2-1 aka Minion Method aka Johnny Trigg Method. If you want to kick it up a notch, to the foil pouch, add 1/2 c brown sugar, 3 TBSP honey or Agave, 2 TBSP of Tiger Sauce (condiment section of store uusually with BBQ sauces) The Tiger Sauce will give some background heat to counter the sweetness of the honey & b sugar. Be sure to wrap the pouch tight so the ribs don't steam.

A good, easy way to determine doneness on ribs (and brisket) is with a toothpick. Slide it thru the center, top thru bottom between the bones. EZ in and out; you're done.
Title: Re: Best Rib Recipes
Post by: asterix on August 14, 2018, 01:24:34 PM
I like to buy a variety of store BBQ sauce bottles (I try to avoid them all being too spicy), pour them all into one bucket and mix up. Then put the meat in to marinate and after a while put the meat onto a grill. I use the cheapest UFO type grills. Sometimes I use a campfire instead and suspend the grill mesh onto stones and bury the potatoes under some hot ash to cook as well.
Title: Re: Best Rib Recipes
Post by: Ripsnort on August 14, 2018, 02:51:02 PM
I have my NSA rub (so secret the NSA doesn't know about it) It never disappoints.

I use it on brisket, ribs, even chicken sometimes.

(https://photos.smugmug.com/Smoker/i-tq9n46d/0/2ed79f63/L/Baby%20Back%20done-L.jpg)

(https://photos.smugmug.com/Smoker/i-zkfrMGj/0/84347c81/L/20140704_170703_resized-L.jpg)

Title: Re: Best Rib Recipes
Post by: TheBug on August 14, 2018, 03:03:13 PM
What does the minion method have to do with those other two?  Isn't one about charcoal and the other two about foiling your ribs? Or am I thinking of the wrong thing.
Title: Re: Best Rib Recipes
Post by: Drano on August 14, 2018, 05:07:47 PM
Rip that's a whole lotta smoky surface area! Nice!

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Title: Re: Best Rib Recipes
Post by: 1stpar3 on August 14, 2018, 06:05:17 PM
 :furious  :mad:  :bhead FOOD PORN...really FOOD PORN :confused: I am HUNGRY :cheers:  Oh and MAX...TIGER SAUCE heck yeah! Love that stuff :rock   Rip...I am NOT associated with ANY Gov agency so WHEN and WHERE  :pray Like how your Food Porn Centerfold was all inclusive with NO signs of SPECIESism  :x Rib on Rib action is my favorite genre :banana:
Title: Re: Best Rib Recipes
Post by: Shuffler on August 14, 2018, 08:49:10 PM
I like my ribs with a rack over them... in fact I have been married to one for over 30 years now.
Title: Re: Best Rib Recipes
Post by: 1stpar3 on August 15, 2018, 12:11:38 AM
I like my ribs with a rack over them... in fact I have been married to one for over 30 years now.
:rock Happily? EH, I want my RIB BACK :furious  From one of RIP's STASH PLEASE  :x  Now we know why HOUSE REPAIRS have usurped your playing time....30 years, wow  almost got her paid for...I will be at Rips's :bolt:
Title: Re: Best Rib Recipes
Post by: Shuffler on August 15, 2018, 03:07:24 AM
:rock Happily? EH, I want my RIB BACK :furious  From one of RIP's STASH PLEASE  :x  Now we know why HOUSE REPAIRS have usurped your playing time....30 years, wow  almost got her paid for...I will be at Rips's :bolt:


Happily.  :rofl 
Title: Re: Best Rib Recipes
Post by: Dichotomy on August 15, 2018, 06:52:31 PM
BAKED. RIBS?


OMG THAT'S JUST BLASPHEMY!


I'm done with you sir!

But as long as you enjoyed them it's all good!

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In laws grill is unreliable and my smoker is 1300 miles away.  You work with the tools you got brother :)
Title: Re: Best Rib Recipes
Post by: Dichotomy on August 15, 2018, 06:53:58 PM
I have my NSA rub (so secret the NSA doesn't know about it) It never disappoints.

I use it on brisket, ribs, even chicken sometimes.

(https://photos.smugmug.com/Smoker/i-tq9n46d/0/2ed79f63/L/Baby%20Back%20done-L.jpg)

(https://photos.smugmug.com/Smoker/i-zkfrMGj/0/84347c81/L/20140704_170703_resized-L.jpg)
YUMMY
Title: Re: Best Rib Recipes
Post by: Shuffler on August 15, 2018, 10:01:08 PM
The weak point in grilling for most folks is failure or inability to control temperatures. That is why they can cook in an oven but not on a grill.
Title: Re: Best Rib Recipes
Post by: Drano on August 16, 2018, 11:12:41 AM
The weak point in grilling for most folks is failure or inability to control temperatures. That is why they can cook in an oven but not on a grill.


Absolutely! A cook on a breezy day can be such a PITA! Breeze pops up,stokes the fire,quick close the vents some, breeze dies, fire goes low, open em back up. It's like.......WORK! But..... a labor of love. I like the challenge.

BTW Shuff,the Tappecue app graphs the temps so you can spot this happening pretty quick.


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Title: Re: Best Rib Recipes
Post by: Shuffler on August 16, 2018, 12:26:00 PM

Absolutely! A cook on a breezy day can be such a PITA! Breeze pops up,stokes the fire,quick close the vents some, breeze dies, fire goes low, open em back up. It's like.......WORK! But..... a labor of love. I like the challenge.

BTW Shuff,the Tappecue app graphs the temps so you can spot this happening pretty quick.


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Yes.... I returned the iGrill already and have looked into the market. I am leaning towards the FireBoard although the Flame Boss is pretty cool too. The FireBoard does not need a cord and it charges by USB.
Title: Re: Best Rib Recipes
Post by: Drano on August 16, 2018, 12:35:26 PM
I have a USB power pack. It runs forever on that.

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