Since the invention of fire, man has been slaying beasts, roasting flesh and gnawing on hot bones. The roaring blaze of the fire pit became an important cultural gathering place, where members of the tribe would tell stories, engage in symbolic dance and mingle with other members.
Over the years, humans have sought methods of distinction and ways of perfecting their rib BBQ recipes through the use of different ingredients and techniques. Some rib barbecue recipes are tomato-based, while others are vinegar-based. Some people sear their meat quickly, while others slowly smoke it.
Some enthusiasts marinate, while others dry rub. You can begin your experiment with BBQ ribs by reading up on the basics and heading into your own backyard for an odyssey into flavor.
Now that you know a few good tips to get you started, here’s one of the legendary rib barbecue recipes from Famous Dave’s Restaurant. First, prepare a rib rub by mixing the following: 2 cups packed light brown sugar, 1 cup kosher salt, 3/4 cup sugar, 1/2 cup garlic seasoning, 1/4 cup chili powder, 1/4 cup lemon pepper, 1/4 cup onion salt, 1/4 cup celery salt, 2 tablespoons coarse ground black pepper, 2 tablespoons whole celery seeds, 1 teaspoon crushed cloves, 1 tablespoon cayenne, 1/2 cup Mrs. Dash original blend and 1/4 cup salt. Store the six cups of mixture in an airtight container.
The night before smoking, trim excess fat from your two, 4 to 5 pound racks of spareribs and place them in a large bag, filled with 1/2 cup of Italian salad dressing. Refrigerate this bag 4 hours and remove excess dressing when finished. Then sprinkle the ribs with 1/2 teaspoon of course ground black pepper, 1/4 cup of packed brown sugar and 1/2 cup of minced dried onion flakes.
Then wrap each rib in plastic and refrigerate overnight. The next morning, you can remove your BBQ recipes pork from the plastic, wiping off the sludge and coating the front and back of the ribs with your rub. Cook over 15 red-hot briquettes, with hickory wood around the coals.
Keep the internal temperature of your charcoal grill to 200 degrees. Cook for 3 hours, later placing the ribs in aluminum foil and holding in the covered grill for another hour 1/2 to 2 hours. Top with a bottle of Famous Dave’s BBQ sauce and char quickly, directly on the grill.
There are a number of sites offering rib barbecue recipes. At www.abcnews.com, you can search ribs BBQ recipes from trusted, celebrity chefs if you’re looking for something that’s been tested, tried and true.
After all, everyone’s taste buds are different and some cooks are blander than others, so starting with a legendary recipe could give you the confidence to keep pursuing your quest for the perfect ribs. You can look up recipes from Big Bob Gibson, Rachel Ray, Emeril Lagasse, Rocco DiSpirito, Curtis Stone, Dave Lieberman and Steve Raichlen.
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