BBQ Ribs World BBQ Contest Winner
April 29, 2019
Ingredients
- ***DRY RUB***
- 4 teaspoons paprika
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 2 teaspoons onion powder
- 2 teaspoons ground black pepper
- 1 teaspoon cayenne
- ***SAUCE***
- 6 tablespoons salt
- 6 tablespoons black pepper
- 6 teaspoons chili powder
- 4 cups ketchup
- 4 cups white vinegar
- 4 cups water
- 1 large yellow onion
- diced
- 1/2 cup sorghum molasses
Directions
- Step 1 DRY RUB DIRECTIONS: Mix in jar, cover and shake well to mix. Sprinkle rub liberally on ribs. Allow to stand 20 to 30 minutes at room temperature until rub appears wet.
- Step 2 RIB SMOKING DIRECTIONS: Prepare smoker for long, slow cooking using hickory chips for flavor.
- Step 3 Cook ribs, bone side down at 230F for 2 hours using indirect heat. Turn and cook 1 more hour. During last 15 minutes, baste with BBQ sauce diluted by 1/2 with water.
- Step 4 Serve ribs with warm undiluted sauce on the side.
- Step 5 BBQ SAUCE DIRECTIONS: Combine all ingredients in a large saucepan. Bring to a rolling boil, reduce heat and simmer for 1-1/2 hours, stirring every 10 minutes or so.
- Step 6 Pour into sterilized jars, seal and let stand for 2 to 6 weeks before using.