RIBS WITH BIG DADDY RUB

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The Next Food Network Star's season four winner, Aaron McCargo, Jr.'s terrific recipe. Congratulations Aaron, we were rooting for you! I imagine you could substitute apple juice for the apple cider.

Provided by Kats Mom

Categories     Pork

Time 3h15m

Yield 5 pounds of ribs, 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 1/2 cups brown sugar
1/8 cup kosher salt
1/8 cup smoked paprika
1 tablespoon ground cumin
1 tablespoon hot chili powder
1 tablespoon cayenne
1 tablespoon fresh ground black pepper
1 tablespoon red pepper flakes
2 cups apple cider
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1 tablespoon red pepper flakes
2 tablespoons buttermilk
1 teaspoon lemon juice
1 teaspoon lemon zest
5 lbs pork spareribs, St. Louis style
2 liters cola (recommended ( Coca-Cola)
4 cups water

Steps:

  • BIG DADDY RUB: In a medium sized bowl, mix all rub ingredients until well combined.
  • APPLE CIDER-BUTTERMILK SAUCE: In a medium pot add apple cider, sugar and red pepper on medium high heat.
  • Reduce by half.
  • Pour mixture into a separate bowl.
  • Add buttermilk and mix thoroughly and add lemon juice and zest.
  • RIBS: Rub ribs with 1 cup Big Daddy Rub until evenly coated on both sides.
  • Allow ribs to marinate at room temperature for 30 minutes.
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Place ribs in 2 large roasting pans and cover with the cola and water.
  • Cover with foil and cook in oven for 1 1/2 hours.
  • Remove ribs from oven and allow to cool.
  • Slice ribs into individual-size pieces.
  • Preheat grill over medium-high heat.
  • Place ribs on the grill.
  • Brush on apple cider-buttermilk sauce.
  • Cook for additional 5 minutes.
  • In a large bowl, toss ribs with another 1 cup of rub until well coated.
  • Spread ribs out on a sheet tray and bake in the oven for an additional 20 minutes until caramelized.
  • Serve alongside a cider-buttermilk sauce, chipotle aioli, or harissa rouille.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 2215, Fat 135.8, SaturatedFat 51, Cholesterol 442.6, Sodium 4057.7, Carbohydrate 149.9, Fiber 3.7, Sugar 139.8, Protein 99.2

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