Rib Sampler

3 great tastes - MemphisStyle, Southern Comfort or Pacific Rim

Ingredients:

  1. Basic Slow Grilled Ribs:
  2. 1 - 2 slabs pork back ribs or spareribs (estimate about 1 lb. uncooked ribs per serving)
  3. Rub, as desired (see recipes below)
  4. Sauce, as desired for basting, glazing and serving at table
  6. Memphis Style Ribs:
  7. 2 Tablespoons garlic powder
  8. 2 Tablespoons onion powder
  9. 2 Tablespoons white pepper
  10. 2 Tablespoons seasoned pepper
  11. 2 Tablespoons chili powder
  12. 2 Tablespoons cumin
  13. 2 Tablespoons brown sugar
  14. 4 Tablespoons paprika
  15. 2 teaspoons cayenne pepper
  16. 1 - 2 cups apple cider, optional
  17. 2 teaspoons crushed red pepper, optional
  19. Southern Comfort Ribs:
  20. 6 Tablespoons paprika
  21. 4 teaspoons garlic powder
  22. 4 teaspoons seasoned salt
  23. 2 teaspoons dry mustard
  24. 2 teaspoons oregano
  25. 1 teaspoon chili powder
  26. barbecue sauce (optional)
  27. 2 Tablespoons spicy brown mustard (optional)
  28. molasses or bourbon (optional)
  30. Pacific Rim Ribs:
  31. 2 teaspoons five-spice powder
  32. 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
  33. 1 jar (7.25 - 8.5 oz.) hoisin sauce
  34. 3/4 cup honey
  35. 3/4 cup sherry
  36. 1/4 cup soy sauce
  37. 1 tablespoon fresh ginger root, grated
  38. 2 cloves garlic, crushed
Directions:

MEMPHIS STYLE RIBS:
Mix together, garlic powder, onion powder, white pepper, seasoned pepper, chili powder, cumin, brown sugar, paprika and cayenne pepper until well blended. Rub each slab of ribs with about 1/4 cup dry rub mixture. If desired, baste ribs 3 to 4 times during cooking time with apple cider to which you've added crushed red pepper.

SOUTHERN COMFORT RIBS:
Mix together, paprika, garlic powder, seasoned salt, dry mustard, oregano and chili powder until well blended. Rub each slab of ribs well with about 1/4 cup dry rub mixture. If desired, baste ribs towards end of cooking time with barbecue sauce to which you have stirred in spicy brown mustard and a little molasses or bourbon.

PACIFIC RIM RIBS:
Mix together, five-spice powder and ground black pepper until well blended. Rub each slab of ribs with 3 teaspoons dry rub mixture. Baste ribs towards end of cooking time with hoisin sauce mixed with honey, sherry, soy sauce, ginger root and garlic. ..................................................................................................................................

Grill over medium heat 15 - 20 minutes turning frequently for even cooking and basting as recipe directs.

Meal Solution Tip:
Serve with corn on the cob, creamy cole slaw, baked beans and a fresh fruit cup of melon, grapes and strawberries.


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