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Memphis-Style Dry Rub Ribs
In Memphis, ribs are proud to wear no sauce at all: a bold spice crust does all the work, with just a spritz of vinegar to keep things moist during the smoke. This is a great recipe for people who prefer a savory, peppery bite over sweet stickiness.
Prep20 min
Cook5 hr 30 min
Total5 hr 50 min
ServingsServes 4-6
DifficultyMedium
Rating★ 4.5
Why You'll Love This
- No sauce, all spice crust
- Peppery, savory Southern classic
- Great for people who find sauced ribs too sweet
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A Few Ingredients
- 2 racks (about 5-6 lbs total) pork spare ribs or baby back ribs
- 3 tbsp paprika
- 2 tbsp black pepper, coarsely ground
- … and 10 more
First Step
Remove the membrane from the back of each rack by sliding a butter knife under it near a middle bone, then peeling it off with a paper towel for grip; this step is essential so the dry rub can season the meat directly.
