Smoky Spareribs Food

EJ'S SIMPLE OVEN-BBQ RIBS

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 300 degrees F and line a large baking sheet with a piece of aluminum foil large enough to cover the pan twice (you will be folding this over the ribs and sealing.)
• Place the ribs on the prepared baking sheet in 1 layer. In a small bowl, combine the Rib Rub, salt, pepper, and celery salt and stir to combine. Divide the seasoning evenly among both slabs of ribs, coating well on both sides. Fold the sides of the foil over the ribs and seal tightly on all sides. Place the ribs in the oven and bake, undisturbed, for 2 1/2 to 3 hours, or until ribs are very tender.
• Remove the ribs from the oven and peel back the foil so that the ribs are exposed. Using a pastry brush or the back of a spoon, coat the racks lightly on the meaty sides with barbecue sauce. Return to the oven until sauce is thickened and lightly browned, about 20 minutes longer. Remove the ribs from the oven and set aside to cool briefly before cutting between the ribs and serving. Serve with more barbecue sauce, if desired.
• Combine all ingredients and store in an air-tight container.

SMOKY SWEET SPARERIBS WITH SAUCE AND BEANS

Steps:

• WET SAUCE: In a heavy duty medium-sized saucepan, heat oil over medium heat. Add onion and garlic and simmer about 3 minutes. Add remaining sauce ingredients and stir to blend. Reduce heat to simmer and continue cooking, uncovered, for 2 hours or until reduced by half or to desired consistency. Let cool, then using an emulsifier (or use a blender), blend to a smooth consistency. This makes about 2 1/2 cups of wet sauce.
• Soak Hickory chips in water for at least 30 minutes. Meanwhile, prep ribs and grill.
• DRY RUB & RIB PREP: Clean ribs by rinsing in water. With a sharp knife, stab several times into the membrane/tissue that is on the less meaty side of the ribs (this will help the meat absorb the smoke). Make a 1" slice at the top of the ribs in between each bone (for easier cutting after they're done). Mix dry rub ingredients together and rub onto both sides of rib racks. Cover and refrigerate while you prepare the grill (can also be done the night before).
• GRILL PREP: Start coals in a chimney starter. when ready, spread coals onto bottom rack on 2 sides of the grill (leaving a space in the middle) and place a disposable drip pan in the center. Place 3/4 of the wood chips over coals then place cooking rack in position.
• Place ribs (meat side up) onto center of grill over drip pan. Place a sheet of foil snugly over the tops of the ribs. Place cover over grill and open vent directly above the position of the ribs. Cook for 1 hour.
• Turn ribs over, and cook an additional hour adding the remaining wood chips (and more coals if necessary).
• Have a sheet of heavy duty foil ready (large enough to encase the ribs). Remove ribs from grill and onto the foil. Spread 1 cup of the wet sauce generously over both sides of the ribs. Seal up the ribs in the foil to make packets (double the foil if necessary).
• BEANS PREP: Place beans in a disposable foil pan. Stir in 1 cup of the wet sauce. Cover with HD foil and using a thin skewer, poke holes in the top. Place the beans on top of the disposable pan that's under the ribs to heat and smoke beans. Place the rib packets on the grill. Cover with vent over ribs and cook 30-45 minutes more.
• Remove ribs from packet and cut double ribs for serving. Take the crunchy brown/burnt edges and chop up coarsely. Add them to the beans and stir. Serve ribs with beans and side of remaining sauce.

SMOKED PORK RIBS

Steps:

• Apply a light coat of yellow mustard to the pork ribs. (This is only meant to hold the rub on; not for flavoring.)
• Mix chili powder, salt, pepper, garlic powder, paprika and cayenne together in a bowl and apply evenly to the pork ribs, front and back.
• In an offset smoker, light a fire with a hardwood of your choice. (We use oak but any hardwood will do.)
• When the smoker heats to approximately 275 degrees F, put the ribs on and maintain that temperature for 4 to 5 hours. Cook, checking the ribs hourly, until a toothpick goes through the meat between the ribs with little resistance. Brush with barbecue sauce and cook another 15 minutes.

SPARERIBS WITH SMOKY WHISKY BARBECUE SAUCE

Steps:

• Spice Rub: In a bowl, combine all the ingredients. Cut ribs into serving size portions and place on a baking sheet; brush with oil on both sides and sprinkle evenly with spice rub.
• Refrigerate if preparing ahead.
• Whisky Barbecue Sauce: In a small saucepan, whisk together all the ingredients. Bring to a boil; reduce heat and simmer, stirring occasionally for 10 minutes or until slightly thickened. (can be down ahead of time).
• Place ribs on preheated greased grill over medium low heat; grill for 20 - 25 minutes, turning ribs often until cooked thoroughly.
• Brush ribs generously on both sides with barecue sauce. Grill for about 20 minutes, turning often and brushing with sauce until nicely glazed and tender.