"Memphis in May" Spareribs with Qview

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onoku

Smoke Blower
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Feb 27, 2011
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Denver, CO
I haven't smoked since October and I have been craving some good ribs. My wife has been complaining every time she has ribs that they aren't good as mine, so now I have the chance to make her happy. I'm about to get the smoker fired up, cleaned and ready to go. I will start uploading Qview in about an hour and a half. 

The ribs I am doing today are called "Memphis in May" ribs (yeah I know it's June.. i missed the boat a bit). I haven't tried this recipe before and it is a little different than other recipes I have tried, so we will see how it turns out. Enjoy the ride!

Recipe by request:

Rub

1/4 cup paprika

2 tablespoons garlic salt

1 tablespoon freshly ground black pepper

1 tablespoon onion powder

1 tablespoon dried oregano

1 tablespoon dry mustard

1 1/2 teaspoons ground cayenne

Sauce

1 cup tomato sauce

1 cup red wine vinegar

2 teaspoon Louisiana-style hot sauce

1 tablespoon butter

1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

1/2 teaspoon salt

1/2 cup beer

Bring to a boil, simmer for 15 minutes

update:

Here are the ribs goin' on the rack. Got a TBS goin' and I'll take another look in 3 hours!

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The ribs are looking great. They are getting some nice bark and some good pullback. I put them in foil and poured some beer over them, now it is another two hour wait. As promised, here is some qview of the progress.

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Ribs are unwrapped and looking good! Got some great pullback at this point. An hour to go!!

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Finished product!

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The ribs ended up with a decent smoke ring and the rub was good. The finishing sauce needs some tweaking though in my opinion. There was too much vinegar in it; I would probably reduce it by about a quarter of a cup if I were to try this again. I'd also probably add a bit more hot sauce, but I like stuff spicy. All in all, it turned out quite well and my wife is happy so I'm happy.
 
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They're looking good so far!

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I placed in pork shoulder the second year of the Memphis in May BBQ. No way I could compete in today's contest

We were drunk most of the time and presentation was not high on the list back then. Had a lot of fun though

Can't wait to see your pics
 
Got an hour until foil and I can't wait. It is a beautiful day in southern bama and I have been sitting in the shade of a tree in my backyard with a yuengling and my dog. Doesn't get much better than this does it?

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@scuba apparently this recipe got second place at memphis in may so hopefully I'm in for a treat.

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Got an hour until foil and I can't wait. It is a beautiful day in southern bama and I have been sitting in the shade of a tree in my backyard with a yuengling and my dog. Doesn't get much better than this does it?
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Northern AL ain't too bad today either Onoku.  NIce progress.  I'd be interested in the recipe if you care to post.
 
Done eating my ribs and I am stuffed and pleased. The OP is updated with all of the qview and what not.
 
just so we got the entire state of alabama covered, middle alabama was absolutely gorgeous! The wife and i had some ribs from one of the local joints here. I was highly disappointed with them; they were tough and lacked flavor.  It almost seemed as if they were boiled at one point. It was probably the first time ever i have not eaten the food i ordered.

Anyhow, thanks for the sauce recipe, ive been trying to find a homemade recipe that i like. I am going to have to give that one a try.
 
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