Ribs with Big Daddy Rub (Aaron McCargo, Jr.) |
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Prep Time: 5 Minutes Cook Time: 140 Minutes |
Ready In: 145 Minutes Servings: 4 |
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Ingredients:
5 pounds st. louis style ribs |
2 cups big daddy rub, recipe follows |
2 liters cola (recommended: coca-cola) |
4 cups water |
apple cider buttermilk dipping sauce, recipe follows |
3 cups brown sugar |
1/4 cup kosher salt |
1/4 cup smoked paprika |
2 tablespoons ground cumin |
2 tablespoons hot chili powder |
2 tablespoons cayenne |
2 tablespoons freshly ground black pepper |
2 tablespoons 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 |
Directions:
1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
2. Rub ribs with 1 cup Big Daddy Rub until evenly coated on both sides. Allow ribs to marinate at room temperature for 30 minutes.
3. 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.
4. Preheat grill over medium-high heat.
5. Place ribs on the grill. Brush on apple cider-buttermilk sauce. Cook for additional 5 minutes.
6. 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.
7. Serve alongside a cider-buttermilk sauce, chipotle aioli, or harissa rouille.
8. Big Daddy Rub:
9. In a medium sized bowl, mix all ingredients until well combined.
10. Yield: 4 cups
11. Apple Cider Buttermilk Dipping Sauce:
12. 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. Mix thoroughly and add lemon juice and zest.
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