Memphis-Style Beef Ribs

Name: Memphis-Style Beef Ribs
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 1 h 30 min
Total time: 2 h
Yield: Serves 4
Cuisine: United States
Ingredients: 1 teaspoon celery salt; 2 teaspoons brown sugar; 2 teaspoons black pepper; 3 teaspoons coarse salt; 2 teaspoons mustard seeds; 2 teaspoons hot red pepper flakes; 2 racks of beef ribs (2½ to 3 pounds each); 3 tablespoons sweet paprika; 1 teaspoon garlic powder; 1 teaspoon dried oregano; North Carolina Vinegar Sauce (optional); 1 teaspoon onion powder; 1 cup distilled white vinegar; 1 teaspoon cumin

Preparation info

Serves
4

Difficulty
Medium
Ready in
2 hr

Appears in

How to Grill

By Steven Raichlen

Published 2001

About

Ingredients

2 racks of beef ribs (2½ to 3 pounds each)
3 tablespoons sweet paprika

Americas
United States
Memphis
Main course
Spicy

Method

Rinse the ribs under cold running water and blot dry with paper towels. Combine the paprika, hot pepper flakes, mustard seeds, 2 teaspoons coarse salt, pepper, brown sugar, celery salt, garlic powder, onion powder, dried oregano, and cumin in a small bowl or spice shaker. Set aside 2 tablespoons for the mop sauce. Sprinkle about 1 tablespoon of the rub on the meat side a