**Smoked Ribs with Carolina-Style BBQ Sauce: A Journey Through Tangy and Succulent Flavors**
Prepare yourself for a culinary adventure with our delectable smoked ribs, slathered in a tangy and aromatic Carolina-style BBQ sauce. These fall-off-the-bone ribs are a harmonious blend of smoky, sweet, and tangy flavors that will tantalize your taste buds with every bite. Embark on a journey through the realm of barbecue perfection as we guide you through the steps of creating this mouthwatering dish, complete with three tantalizing variations of Carolina-style BBQ sauce to satisfy every palate. Get ready to savor the essence of authentic Southern barbecue, where smoky meets tangy in a symphony of flavors that will leave you craving for more.
VINEGAR BASED CAROLINA BBQ SAUCE RECIPE
This simple-to-make tasty vinegar-based Carolina-Style BBQ Sauce has the perfect combination of tangy, sweet, and spicy for your BBQ.
Provided by Chef Billy Parisi
Categories sauce
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Add the vinegar, brown sugar, and salt to a medium-size pot and bring to a boil.
- Add in all the other ingredients and simmer on low heat for 15 minutes.
- Cool and serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 127 kcal, Carbohydrate 23 g, Protein 1 g, Fat 1 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Sodium 1418 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 19 g, UnsaturatedFat 2 g, ServingSize 1 serving
CAROLINA STYLE RIBS
Mustard based sauces are definitively South Carolina. This one will definitely satisfy your needs. This is for the big fatty ribs, not the baby backs. Do not trim the fat from the ribs. This method renders out fat and keeps ribs moist. If you do not have a smoker available, this can also be done in the oven.
Provided by Steve Watson
Categories Meat and Poultry Recipes Pork Pork Rib Recipes Spare Ribs
Time 4h30m
Yield 10
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the brown sugar, lemon juice, white vinegar, cider vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, molasses and mustard. Season with granulated garlic, salt, pepper, red pepper flakes, white pepper and cayenne pepper, and mix well. Set aside.
- Preheat an outdoor grill or smoker to 225 to 250 degrees F (110 to 120 degrees C).
- Rub ribs liberally with barbeque seasoning, then place them in the smoker or grill, and cover. Cook for 4 hours, or until very tender. The meat will easily separate from the bone. Baste ribs with mustard sauce liberally during the final 30 minutes. Heat remaining sauce to a boil, and serve on the side.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 750 calories, Carbohydrate 24 g, Cholesterol 192.4 mg, Fat 50.5 g, Fiber 2.2 g, Protein 48.8 g, SaturatedFat 17.8 g, Sodium 3406.2 mg, Sugar 16.1 g
SMOKED BABY BACK RIBS
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Time 6h45m
Yield 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Prepare the ribs (see below). Combine the brown sugar, chili powder, paprika, cumin, mustard powder and 2 tablespoons salt in a small bowl. Rub the ribs all over with the cut sides of the lemon and then the spice mixture and place in a large roasting pan or resealable plastic bag. Cover and refrigerate at least 2 hours or overnight.
- Meanwhile, soak the wood chips in water 1 hour, then prepare your grill for smoking, filling the smoker box with one-quarter each of the wood chips and apple.
- About 30 minutes before smoking, remove the ribs from the refrigerator and let stand at room temperature. Meanwhile, combine the apple juice, Worcestershire sauce and vinegar in a small spray bottle. Shake to mix.
- Once the grill reaches 250 degrees F, lightly brush the grates with vegetable oil and place the ribs on the cooler side of the grill, meat-side up. Spray with the apple juice mixture. Close the grill and let smoke 1 hour.
- Replenish the smoker box with another one-quarter each of the wood chips and apple. Flip the ribs so they're meat-side down with the opposite edge of the racks closer to the smoker box. Spray with the apple juice mixture; close the grill and let smoke 1 more hour. Repeat this process every hour until the ribs are dark brown and tender and the meat starts to shrink away from the bones, about 2 more hours. Remove the ribs from the grill and let rest 5 minutes before slicing.
- How to prep your ribs:
- Position the ribs meat-side down. Insert a paring knife under the membrane that covers the back of the rack. Loosen the membrane with the knife. Grab the membrane with your fingers and peel off completely.
EAST CAROLINA VINEGAR BBQ SAUCE RECIPE
Create your own amazing East Carolina vinegar BBQ sauce and mop with this simple to follow recipe. Tangy and spicy, Low Country vinegar sauce is great for finishing fatty pork and does double duty as a baste (or mop) for adding layers of flavor to the meat as it cooks. Because it is so thin, it penetrates deep.
Provided by Kris Coppieters
Categories Sauces and Condiments
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Prep. Pour all the ingredients into a jar and shake. Let it sit for at least 12 hours to allow the flavors to meld. A week is better.
- Use. You can use it as a mop when you cook, you can use it as a finishing sauce when you serve the meat, or both. In the Carolinas, it is usually used as both a mop and a finishing sauce.
- To use it as both a mop and finishing sauce, warm it, pour a few ounces (~89mL) into a cup and paint it on the meat with a basting brush once every hour or so while it is cooking. If you use it as a mop, the sauce in the cup can get contaminated with uncooked meat juices on the brush. That's why you don't want to dip the brush in the whole bottle. Discard contaminated mop and serve untouched sauce at the table.
SOUTH CAROLINA-STYLE RIBS
This recipe makes some of the best country-style pork ribs you'll ever eat, especially when cooked on a grill. We use the same sauce on barbecued chicken, too. -Karen Conklin, Supply, North Carolina
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 2h15m
Yield 6-8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Cut ribs into serving-size pieces. Place ribs meat side up in a roasting pan. Cover and bake at 325° for 1-1/2 to 2 hours or until tender; drain., Meanwhile, combine the remaining ingredients in a saucepan. Bring to a boil over medium heat. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for about 30 minutes or until slightly reduced., Brush sauce over ribs. Bake, uncovered, for 30-45 minutes longer or until ribs are glazed, basting occasionally.
Nutrition Facts :
Tips:
- Choose the right ribs: Baby back ribs are the most popular choice for smoking, but you can also use spare ribs or St. Louis-style ribs. If you're new to smoking ribs, baby back ribs are a good option because they're smaller and cook more quickly.
- Prepare the ribs: Remove the membrane from the back of the ribs before cooking. This will help the ribs cook more evenly and absorb the smoke better.
- Use a good rub: A rub is a mixture of spices that is applied to the ribs before cooking. There are many different rub recipes available, so find one that you like and experiment with different flavors.
- Smoke the ribs at a low temperature: The ideal temperature for smoking ribs is between 225°F and 250°F. This will allow the ribs to cook slowly and develop a rich, smoky flavor.
- Cook the ribs until they are fall-off-the-bone tender: This will typically take 4-6 hours, depending on the thickness of the ribs. You can check the ribs for doneness by inserting a toothpick into the meat. If the toothpick goes in easily, the ribs are done.
- Make a Carolina-style BBQ sauce: Carolina-style BBQ sauce is a tangy, vinegar-based sauce that is perfect for ribs. There are many different recipes available, so find one that you like and experiment with different flavors.
- Serve the ribs with your favorite sides: Some popular sides for ribs include baked beans, coleslaw, and potato salad.
Conclusion:
Smoking ribs is a great way to enjoy this delicious and versatile cut of meat. By following these tips, you can create fall-off-the-bone tender ribs that are packed with flavor. So fire up your smoker and get started!
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