Texas Pork Ribs Recipe
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Texas Pork Ribs

By: Laura Walton  
"This is a multiple prize-winning master recipe. It has several steps that can be used on pork spareribs, country style ribs, or pretty much any other type of pork rib; simply adjust oven time up for meatier cuts. Try to use some smoking chips on the barbecue. The smokier the grill, the better the ribs will taste!"

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What to Drink?

Wine Zinfandel
Cocktail Rob Roy
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Prep Time:
30 Min
Cook Time:
5 Hrs
Ready In:
13 Hrs 30 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 12 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 6 pounds pork spareribs
  • 1 1/2 cups white sugar
  • 1/4 cup salt
  • 2 1/2 tablespoons ground black pepper
  • 3 tablespoons sweet paprika
  • 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper, or to taste
  • 2 tablespoons garlic powder
  • 5 tablespoons pan drippings
  • 1/2 cup chopped onion
  • 4 cups ketchup
  • 3 cups hot water
  • 4 tablespoons brown sugar
  • cayenne pepper to taste
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 cup wood chips, soaked

Directions

  1. Clean the ribs, and trim away any excess fat. In a medium bowl, stir together the sugar, 1/4 cup salt, ground black pepper, paprika, 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper, and garlic powder. Coat ribs liberally with spice mix. Place the ribs in two 10x15 inch roasting pans, piling two racks of ribs per pan. Cover, and refrigerate for at least 8 hours.
  2. Preheat oven to 275 degrees F (135 degrees C). Bake uncovered for 3 to 4 hours, or until the ribs are tender and nearly fall apart.
  3. Remove 5 tablespoons of drippings from the bottom of the roasting pans, and place in a skillet over medium heat. Cook onion in pan drippings until lightly browned and tender. Stir in ketchup, and heat for 3 to 4 more minutes, stirring constantly. Next, mix in water and brown sugar, and season to taste with cayenne pepper, salt, and pepper. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 1 hour, adding water as necessary to achieve desired thickness.
  4. Preheat grill for medium-low heat.
  5. When ready to grill, add soaked wood chips to the coals or to the smoker box of a gas grill. Lightly oil grill grate. Place ribs on the grill two racks at a time so they are not crowded. Cook for 20 minutes, turning occasionally. Baste ribs with sauce during the last 10 minutes of grilling, so the sauce does not burn.

Footnotes

  • The nutrition data for this recipe includes the full amount of the rub ingredients. The actual amount of the rub consumed will vary.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 614 | Total Fat: 30.9g | Cholesterol: 127mg

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 3, 2004 by Niki Mouton 
This recipe was to die for. Everyone that ate it was raving about it. For all you crock pot... MORE
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Reviewed on Jan. 25, 2004 by cookin'mama 
These were great, even though we didn't throw them on the grill due to rain. In the rub I used... MORE
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Reviewed on Mar. 9, 2009 by SDALLENHOU Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)
These ribs are amazing. Being a true Texas boy, I love all things BBQ, all things pork, and... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 30, 2004 by MARTHINA_EARLINA 
Great, versatile recipe! My husband used to work at a rib joint and is very choosy about his... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 26, 2007 by SUZIN 
Wow! Really good! I am only rating the dry rub as I didn't bother with the sauce - the ribs... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 7, 2005 by Brad 
I am a BBQ rib fanatic, and have tried many recipes to grill my ribs, and was looking for one... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 25, 2004 by DENA.B 
I usually don't attempt ribs as they never turn out. Well, those days are no more! True, you... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on May 28, 2008 by RBROWN998 
my husband usually makes the ribs but, of course, i had to try to get one up on him, hehe...as... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 25, 2004 by AUTROSE22 
My mom and I invited my fiances family over for the first time (for my fiances b-day party)... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 25, 2004 by JULIA U 
Really simple rub ... best one I have had. Didn't try the bbq sauce used bottled one but... MORE

 
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