Grilled Maple Chipotle and Memphis Style ribs
Grilled Maple Chipotle and Memphis Style ribs
INGREDIENTS
Maple Chipotle Ribs
Water ¼ cup
Maple syrup ½ cup
Memphis Style Ribs
Smoked paprika 2 tablespoons
Dark brown sugar 2 tablespoons
Kosher salt 1 tablespoon
Onion powder 2 teaspoons
Chili powder 2 teaspoons
Black pepper 1 ½ teaspoons
Cayenne pepper 1 teaspoon
Garlic powder 1 teaspoon
Dried thyme 1 teaspoon
Apple juice ½ cup
Apple cider vinegar 3 tablespoons
LET'S GET COOKING!
Memphis Style Ribs
In a medium bowl combine paprika, brown sugar, salt, onion powder, chili powder, black pepper, cayenne pepper, garlic, and thyme.
Rub each side of the rack with 2 tablespoons of the spice rub. Save additional spice rub for the mop and seasoning when serving. Let ribs sit at room temperature for 1 hour.
In a medium bowl combine the apple juice, apple cider vinegar, and 1 tablespoon of the dry rub, set aside.
Maple Chipotle Ribs
Combine water & maple syrup, set aside
Grilling Instructions
Clean the grates. Dip a folded piece of paper towel in some olive oil. Holding it with tongs, use this to grease the cooking grates.
Preheat grill to 325ºF, set up with an indirect heat area.
Place ribs meat side up on the indirect heat (cool side) of the grill.
Cover and cook for 2 to 3 hours, brushing the ribs 3 to 4 times with the vinegar mop or maple syrup mop every 15 minutes.
Grill the ribs until the meat is tender but not falling off the bone completely. The surface should be reddish brown in color. The internal temperature should reach 190 to 200°F at the meatiest part of the racks.
Transfer ribs to a cutting board, tent loosely with foil and allow to rest for at least 15 minutes.