Best 6 Memphis Rub By Steven Raichlen Recipes
**Discover the tantalizing flavors of Memphis-style barbecue with our curated collection of authentic recipes.**
From the iconic Memphis Rub, a harmonious blend of spices that imparts a smoky, sweet, and savory crust, to the finger-licking Memphis BBQ Sauce, a tangy and slightly sweet sauce that adds a glossy sheen and irresistible flavor to grilled meats, our recipes capture the essence of this beloved barbecue tradition. Dive into the smoky goodness of our Memphis-Style Pork Ribs, fall-off-the-bone tender and infused with a symphony of flavors. Indulge in our succulent Memphis-Style Pulled Pork, a classic dish that showcases the perfect balance of smokiness, sweetness, and tender texture. For a unique twist, try our Memphis-Style Grilled Chicken, where the smoky rub and tangy sauce create a harmonious flavor profile that will tantalize your taste buds. And don't forget to complete your Memphis barbecue feast with our refreshing Memphis Coleslaw, a crisp and tangy side dish that cuts through the richness of the grilled meats. Get ready to embark on a culinary journey to the heart of Memphis barbecue, where every bite is a celebration of smoky, sweet, and savory flavors.
MEMPHIS DRY RUB RIBS (STEVEN RAICHLEN)
Fashioned after Charlie Vergos' famous ribs-grilled over charcoal, mopped with vinegar sauce, and coated with a dry rub just before serving. Nearly impossible to duplicate these famous ribs at home because Vergos cooks them in a one-of-a kind pit and the rub recipe is a closely guarded secret. Here is Mr. Raichlen's take on my favorite ribs.
Provided by ratherbeswimmin
Categories < 4 Hours
Time 1h30m
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 18
Steps:
- You will need a barbecue mop.
- Make the rub: add the rub ingredients to a bowl; stir to mix.
- Store rub in an airtight container away from heat and light; will keep for 6 months.
- Make the mop sauce-add the vinegar, salt, and rub in a bowl; add 1 cup water; whisk until the salt dissolves; set aside.
- Remove the thin, papery membrane from the back of each rack of ribs.
- Generously season the ribs all over with salt and pepper.
- Set up grill for direct grilling (charcoal is more accurate); preheat to medium.
- When ready to cook, brush the grill grate, place the ribs on the hot grate, bone side down, and grill until that side is sizzling and golden brown, about 35 minutes.
- Turn the ribs and grill meat side down until that side is sizzling and golden brown, about 25 minutes longer.
- When fully cooked, the ribs will be nicely browned and tender enough to pull apart with your fingers.
- The dripping fat may cause flare-ups; if this happens, move the ribs to another spot on the grate.
- Transfer the grilled ribs to a platter or cutting board.
- Generously brush or mop the ribs on both sides with the mop sauce.
- Thickly sprinkle the meat side with the remaining rub to form a crust.
- You can use all or the rub or just a part, depending on your fondness for spice.
- Mr. Raichlen likes a crust about 1/8 inch thick; serve the ribs as whole racks, cut the racks in pieces, or carve them into individual ribs and serve any remaining rub on the side.
MEMPHIS RUB BY STEVEN RAICHLEN
We found this recipe in his amazing cookbook and off his cooking show. This is made for Beer can chicken, but can also be used on ribs. I hate salt,so I never use it in this recipe, but if you are salt lovers, go for it!!
Provided by dragonpawz
Categories < 15 Mins
Time 15m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Mix all ingredients together, using the cayenne pepper to your heat preference.
- Rub on a whole chicken for beer can chicken, or a rack of ribs.
- Makes about a half a cup of rub.
BEER CAN CHICKEN
Provided by Food Network
Categories main-dish
Time 2h30m
Yield 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 3
Steps:
- Remove and discard the fat just inside the body cavities of the chicken. Remove the package of giblets and set aside for another use. Rinse the chicken inside and out, under cold running water, then drain and blot dry inside and out, with paper towels. Sprinkle 1 tablespoon of the rub inside the body and neck cavities, then rub another 1 tablespoon all over the skin of the bird. If you wish, rub another 1/2 tablespoon of the mixture between the flesh and skin. Cover and refrigerate the chicken while you preheat the grill.
- Set up the grill for indirect grilling, placing a drip pan in the center. If using a charcoal grill, preheat it to medium. If using a gas grill, place all the wood chips in the smoker box and preheat to high; then when smoke appears, lower the heat to medium.
- Pop the tab on the beer can. Using a 'church key'-style can opener, make 6 or 7 holes in the top of the can. Pour out the top inch of beer, then spoon the remaining dry rub through the holes into the beer. Holding the chicken upright, with the opening of the body cavity down, insert the beer can into the cavity.
- When ready to cook, if using charcoal, toss 1/2 the wood chips on the coals. Oil the grill grate. Stand the chicken up in the center of the hot grate, over the drip pan. Spread out the legs to form a sort of tripod, to support the bird.
- Cover the grill and cook the chicken until fall-off-the-bone tender, 2 hours. If using charcoal, add 10 to 12 fresh coals per side and the remaining wood chips after 1 hour.
- Using tongs, lift the bird to a cutting board or platter, holding a large metal spatula underneath the beer can for support. (Have the board or platter right next to the bird to make the move shorter. Be careful not to spill hot beer on yourself.) Let stand for 5 minutes before carving meat off the upright carcass. (Toss the beer can out along with the carcass.)
RAICHLEN RUB
What gives some guys the edge? What makes their ribs taste a little spicier, their briskets a little more soulful, their food in general a little brighter? Often the secret is as simple as making your own barbecue rub and sauce from scratch. This is easier than you think, and thanks to the wide variations in paprikas, sugars, and other spices, you can follow my formula to the teaspoon and still give it your own personal touch. I've been using this rub in one variation or another for more than twenty years and it works equally well with beef, pork, lamb, poultry, seafood, tofu, and even vegetables. ShareTweetPin41 Shares
Provided by Steven Raichlen
Number Of Ingredients 1
Steps:
- Step 1: Combine the ingredients in the bowl and mix, breaking up any lumps in the brown sugar with your fingers. (Your fingers work better than a whisk or wooden spoon.) ShareTweetPin41 Shares Step 2: If not using the rub right away, store it in a sealed jar away from heat and light. (I keep it in the refrigerator.) ShareTweetPin41 Shares
MEMPHIS PORK RIBS (STEVEN RAICHLEN)
Another variation for pork ribs. This recipe is for 2 racks (5lbs) and includes a dry rub and an optional mopping sauce. Serve it with your favorite BBQ sauce. This recipe works equally well in the oven with the ribs on a roasting rack. Raichlen also says to marinate in the dry rub 4 hours to overnight, but I don't find this necessary.
Provided by threeovens
Categories Pork
Time 1h45m
Yield 12 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Set up your grill for indirect heating at 350 degrees F; place a drip pan in the middle of your coals.
- Remove the silver skin from the ribs with your hands.
- Combine all the rub ingredients and rub 2/3 of it on both sides of ribs.
- Place ribs on the grill and close the cover.
- Combine all the ingredients for the mopping sauce.
- After 30 minutes of cooking, mop the ribs with the sauce; repeat mopping every 20 minutes thereafter.
- Continue to cook the ribs until they are tender and the meat has shrunk a bit from the bones, about 1 1/2 hours.
- Remove ribs from the grill, once they are done, and place on a cutting board; mop ribs one last time and sprinkle with remaining dry rub.
- Cut into serving size pieces as desired.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 645.1, Fat 48.5, SaturatedFat 17.5, Cholesterol 173.8, Sodium 1018.1, Carbohydrate 3, Fiber 1, Sugar 1.4, Protein 45
MEMPHIS-STYLE RIBS
Provided by Steven Raichlen
Categories Backyard BBQ Dinner Lunch Beef Rib Tailgating Grill Grill/Barbecue Sugar Conscious Dairy Free Wheat/Gluten-Free Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free
Yield Makes 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 21
Steps:
- 1. Prepare the ribs and rub: Remove the thin, papery skin from the back of each rack of ribs by pulling it off in a sheet with your fingers, using the corner of a kitchen towel to gain a secure grip, or with pliers.
- 2. Combine the paprika, black pepper, brown sugar, salt, celery salt, cayenne, garlic powder, dry mustard, and cumin in a small bowl and whisk to mix. Rub two thirds of this mixture over the ribs on both sides, then transfer the ribs to a roasting pan. Cover and let cure, in the refrigerator, for 4 to 8 hours.
- 3. Prepare the mop sauce (if using): Mix together the cider vinegar, mustard, and salt in a bowl and set aside.
- 4. Set up the grill for indirect grilling and place a large drip pan in the center.
- If using a gas grill, place all of the wood chips in the smoker box and preheat the grill to high; when smoke appears, reduce the heat to medium.
- If using a charcoal grill, preheat it to medium.
- 5. When ready to cook, if using a charcoal grill, toss the wood chips on the coals. Brush and oil the grill grate. Arrange the ribs on the hot grate over the drip pan. Cover the grill and smoke cook the ribs for 1 hour.
- 6. When the ribs have cooked for an hour, uncover the grill and brush the ribs with the mop sauce (if using). Re-cover the grill and continue cooking the ribs until tender and almost done, 1/4 to 1/2 hour longer for baby back ribs, 1/2 to 1 hour longer for spareribs. The ribs are done when the meat is very tender and has shrunk back from the ends of the bones. If using a charcoal grill, you'll need to add 10 to 12 fresh coals to each side after 1 hour. Fifteen minutes before the ribs are done, season them with the remaining rub, sprinkling it on.
- 7. To serve, cut the racks in half or, for a plate-burying effect, just leave them whole.
Tips:
- Use a variety of spices. The blend of spices in a Memphis rub is what gives it its unique flavor. Be sure to use a variety of spices, including chili powder, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, cumin, and black pepper.
- Don't be afraid to experiment. There are many different ways to make a Memphis rub. Feel free to experiment with different spices and ingredients until you find a blend that you like.
- Use a binder. A binder is necessary to help the rub adhere to the meat. You can use a variety of binders, such as oil, mustard, or mayonnaise.
- Apply the rub liberally. Don't be afraid to apply the rub liberally to the meat. The more rub you use, the more flavor the meat will have.
- Let the rub marinate. Allow the rub to marinate on the meat for at least 30 minutes before cooking. This will help the flavors to penetrate the meat.
- Cook the meat over indirect heat. Memphis-style barbecue is typically cooked over indirect heat. This helps to prevent the meat from drying out.
- Use a meat thermometer. The best way to ensure that the meat is cooked to your desired doneness is to use a meat thermometer.
Conclusion:
Memphis rub is a versatile and flavorful rub that can be used on a variety of meats. Whether you're grilling, smoking, or baking, a Memphis rub will add a delicious smoky flavor to your food. So next time you're looking for a new rub to try, give Memphis rub a try. You won't be disappointed.
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