Shannons Sooo Good Barbecued Spareribs Food

ALMOST-FAMOUS BARBECUE SPARERIBS

Steps:

• Make the marinade: Whisk the brown sugar, vinegar, onion, garlic, 1 tablespoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon black pepper in a bowl. Put the ribs meat-side down on a cutting board. Starting at one end, slip a paring knife under the membrane that covers the back of the rack. Loosen the membrane with the knife, then pull it off. Coat the ribs on both sides with the marinade; wrap in plastic wrap and refrigerate overnight.
• Make the rub: Mix the brown sugar, chili powder, garlic powder, onion powder, celery salt, celery seeds, cayenne, 1 tablespoon salt and 1 teaspoon black pepper in a bowl.
• Soak 2 cups hickory wood chips in water, 30 to 40 minutes. Meanwhile, preheat a grill to medium low (275 degrees F) and prepare for indirect grilling: For a charcoal grill, bank the coals to one side; for a gas grill, turn off the burners on one side. Cover the grate on the cooler side of the grill with foil.
• Drain the wood chips. For a charcoal grill, scatter the chips over the hot coals; for a gas grill, put the chips in a smoker box and place over direct heat. Close the lid and allow smoke to build up, about 10 minutes. Rinse the marinade off the ribs and pat dry with paper towels. Work the spice rub into both sides of each rack with your hands.
• Place the ribs, meat-side up, on the foil over indirect heat. Close the lid and cook, undisturbed, until the meat shrinks back slightly to expose a bit of the bone, about 1 hour, 30 minutes.
• Rotate the ribs (keep them meat-side up and over indirect heat), then close the lid and continue cooking, 2 hours to 2 hours, 30 minutes. (For a charcoal grill, add more hot coals as needed to maintain the temperature.)
• Meanwhile, make the barbecue sauce: Heat the vegetable oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add the garlic and cook, stirring occasionally, until golden, about 1 minute. Stir in the tomato paste and chili powder until incorporated, about 1 minute. Whisk in the vinegar, 1/4 cup water, the molasses, Worcestershire sauce, honey, mustard powder, espresso powder, 3/4 teaspoon black pepper and the cayenne. Bring to a simmer and cook, whisking occasionally, 5 minutes. Whisk in the ketchup and pineapple preserves. Bring to a gentle simmer and cook, whisking occasionally, until thickened, about 45 minutes. Whisk in the liquid smoke. Let the sauce cool to room temperature, then remove the garlic. (The sauce will keep, refrigerated, up to 2 weeks.)
• Baste the ribs generously with the prepared barbecue sauce. Close the lid and continue cooking until glazed, about 20 more minutes. Transfer to a cutting board; let rest a few minutes before cutting into individual ribs. Serve with more sauce on the side.

BARBECUE ST. LOUIS PORK RIBS

Steps:

• Set a smoker to 225 degrees F.
• Combine the paprika, black peppercorns, coriander seeds, cumin seeds, garlic powder, onion powder, nutmeg and cayenne in a spice grinder. Process until a fine powder is formed, approximately 30 seconds.
• Pat the ribs dry and turn bone-side up. Trim excess fat and, if one end of the ribs is especially narrow, trim meat and bone to ensure even cooking. Remove the membrane on the underside of the ribs by inserting a rounded utensil, an upside-down spoon works well, between the membrane and the meat at one end of the slab. Carefully work the spoon under the membrane to loosen but not tear. Once enough has been loosened, use a paper towel to hold onto the membrane as you slowly pull it down the slab to remove.
• Sprinkle the ribs on both sides with the salt and brush both sides with the mustard. Sprinkle two-thirds of the spice mixture on the meat side of the ribs and the remaining third on the bone side.
• Once the smoker has reached 225 degrees F, add the wood chips or chunks and the ribs to the smoker.
• Smoke for 4 to 5 hours then test for doneness. There are four criteria that should be met in order for ribs to be done. First, the internal temperature of the meat should be 185 to 190 degrees F. Second, pick up each slab from the center with tongs and it should droop into a u-shape and crack slightly. Third, while holding with the tongs, and bouncing gently, the surface of the ribs should crack slightly. Lastly, the meat should pull easily off the bone but not fall off. If ribs pass all tests, remove them from the smoker and wrap in heavy-duty foil and rest for 15 minutes. If not, continue smoking for 45 minutes to 1 hour and test again until done.

BARBECUED SPARERIBS

Steps:

• In a Dutch oven, place ribs and onion; sprinkle with salt and pepper. Add enough water to cover ribs; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 1-1/2 hours or until meat is tender; drain. , Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, combine sauce ingredients. Simmer, uncovered, for 1 hour or until slightly thickened, stirring occasionally. , Arrange ribs on a rack in a broiler pan. Brush with sauce. Broil 5 in. from the heat for 5 minutes on each side, brushing frequently with sauce.

CHINESE BARBEQUED SPARERIBS

Steps:

• In a large bowl, blend hoisin sauce, cranberry sauce, soy sauce, white wine, honey, and red food coloring. Mix in garlic salt and Chinese five-spice powder. Place ribs in the mixture. Cover, and marinate in the refrigerator at least 1 hour.
• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
• Place water in the bottom of a large roasting pan. Arrange ribs on pan rack, and cook 30 minutes in the preheated oven. Cover with remaining sauce mixture, and continue cooking 30 minutes, to an internal temperature of 160 degrees F (70 degrees C).

BARBECUED SPARERIBS

Steps:

• Stir together sugar, spices, and salt and rub all over ribs to coat well, knocking off excess.
• Put chips in foil and crimp tightly closed to form a packet. Poke holes all over packet.
• Stir together all sauce ingredients until sugar is dissolved.
• Open vents two-thirds in lid and bottom of grill. Light half a chimney of charcoal, then put on one side of bottom rack, mounding and banking against side. Charcoal will be ready for cooking when it turns grayish white (10 to 15 minutes). Temperature should be about 350°F inside covered grill. Add additional charcoal if necessary. (Temperature will gradually drop during cooking; the goal is to maintain a low, continuous heat, about 250°F.) Put wood-chip packet on coals, then arrange grill rack so that one hinged side is over the coals.
• Oil rack lightly. Arrange ribs on rack so that they do not extend over coals, then cover.
• Cook ribs, covered until tender, about 4 hours. Every 20 minutes, baste ribs with sauce, turn over and switch positions, and add about 8 pieces of charcoal to the mound.

BARBECUED SPARERIBS

Steps:

• Cut the spare ribs into 2 equal pieces. Remove any visible fat pockets. Lightly score the spareribs in the meat side and place them in a large, shallow bowl. Sprinkle sugar on both sides of ribs, using more on the meaty side. Set aside to marinate for 15 minutes. Pour off any excess liquid. In a small bowl combine the thin and black soy sauces, hoisin sauce, bean sauce, rice wine, oyster sauce, sesame oil and pepper and stir to combine. Pour over the spareribs, making sure that the spareribs are well-coated. Loosely cover the ribs with plastic wrap and marinate overnight in the refrigerator. Just before roasting, use your hands to spread honey on the spareribs, especially on the meaty side. Preheat the oven to 500 degrees. Place a rack in a roasting pan and add enough water so that the water reaches a depth of 1/2- inch in the pan. Place the marinated spareribs meat-side up on the rack, leaving about 1-inch of space between the 2 pieces. Carefully place the pan in the oven and roast 30 minutes. Monitor the water level in the broiler pan to make sure it never falls below 1/4-inch. Carefully remove the roasting pan of ribs from the oven. Preheat the broiler. Place the roasting pan of ribs 4 inches from the heat and broil 5 to 10 minutes or until the spareribs have a sugar crust similar to the crust on a baked ham. Carefully remove the spareribs from the oven and set on a platter to cool 15 minutes. Cut the spareribs into individual ribs and serve immediately or at room temperature. Garnish with cilantro if desired.

SHANNON'S SOOO GOOD BARBECUED SPARERIBS

Steps:

• Season ribs with salt, pepper and garlic powder.
• In a large Dutch oven or kettle, place ribs and onion. Sprinkle with salt and pepper.
• Add enough water to cover; bring to a boil.
• Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 1-1 1/2 hours or until tender.
• Meanwhile, combine sauce ingredients in a saucepan.
• Simmer, uncovered, for 1 hour or until slightly thickened, stirring occasionally.
• Drain ribs, place on a rack in broiler or on a hot grill.
• Brush with sauce.
• Broil 5 inches from the heat for 5 minutes on each side, brushing frequently with sauce.

OVEN ROASTED BARBECUED SPARERIBS

Steps:

• Place the ribs in a shallow dish.
• In a mixing bowl, combine the beer, soy sauce, brown sugar, lemon juice, chili sauce, ketchup, onion salt, and pepper.
• Blend well and pour over the ribs.
• Cover and refrigerate for 8 hours or overnight.
• Place the oven rack in the middle and bottom of the oven.
• Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
• Line a jelly-roll pan with foil.
• Lightly grease a wire rack and place it in the jelly-roll pan.
• Remove the ribs from the marinade and place meaty side up on the prepared rack.
• Place in the center of the oven.
• Add 1-2 cups of water to the marinade dish and put on the bottom rack of the oven.
• Roast 90 minutes or until the meat begins to shrink from the bone.
• Do not turn the ribs over.
• Baste with Texas Thunder Barbecue sauce or your favorite bbq sauce every 20 minutes.
• Let stand 5 minutes before slicing and serving.
• Texas Thunder Barbecue Sauce-place the butter in a large skillet over medium heat.
• Add the onions; cook 6 minutes or until golden brown, stirring frequently.
• Transfer to a large saucepan and place over medium heat.
• Stir in the garlic, ketchup, brown sugar, vinegar, soy sauce, Worcestershire, oil, red pepper, dry mustard, and liquid smoke.
• Bring to a simmer and reduce the heat to low.
• Cover and simmer 30 minutes.
• Pour through a mesh strainer and discard the solids.
• Refrigerate the sauce until ready to use.

BARBECUED SPARERIBS

Steps:

• In a small bowl, mix the dry rub ingredients.
• Sprinkle 1 slab of ribs with a quarter of the rub, working it in with your fingers.
• Turn the slab over and repeat.
• Work remaining rub into second slab of ribs.
• Cover and refrigerate at least 1 hour or overnight.
• Preheat oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit.
• Place the ribs, fat side up, on a rack in a large, shallow roasting pan.
• Cover the pan with foil.
• Cook for 1 hour; turn ribs over with tongs; cook for an additional 30 to 40 minutes, or until the meat between the ribs is tender when cut with a sharp knife.
• Making the sauce:.
• To make the sauce, heat the oil in a saucepan over medium heat.
• Add the onion, garlic and ginger.
• Cook, stirring occasionally, for 5 minutes.
• Stir in remaining ingredients.
• Simmer, partially covered, for 25 minutes longer.
• Brush the cooked ribs liberally with the sauce.
• Return to the oven and cook uncovered, for 10 minutes or until glazed and browned, turning ribs once with tongs.
• Cut with sharp knife and enjoy.
• Extra sauce can be used as a condiment for your cooked ribs.

BARBECUED SPARERIBS

Steps:

• Simmer ribs in water to cover until tender, about 1 hour.
• Mix tomato sauce, onion, A-1 and thyme in bowl.
• Place ribs in bowl and pour sauce over them.
• Alow to stand 5 minutes and turn occasionally.
• Broil over grill or in oven until crisp and brown.
• Baste occasionally with sauce.

BARBECUED SPARERIBS

Steps:

• Simmer ribs in water until tender, about 1 hour. Mix tomato sauce, onion, A-1 sauce, and thyme in bowl.
• Place spareribs in bowl and pour sauce over them.
• Allow to stand 5 minutes, turning occasionally.
• Broil over grill or in oven until crisp and brown.
• Baste occasionally with sauce.