Rib Seasoning

Aviator16 · 04-12-09, 11:17

Hi guys i'm getting into grilling more and more, well cooking in general really. What i am wanting to do is grill up some ribs for easter dinner but am at a lack of ideas for a great seasoning recipe so to speak.
So for all you grill-masters out there I invite you to please share with me your seasoning secrets or recipes, my dad makes something similar to the jack daniels sauce they use at tgi fridays but I was looking for some more spice.

Thank yall,
Aviator

dave40co · 04-12-09, 12:10

Wait a minute, a guy from Texas asking for Bar-B-Q tips? LOL

I make a dry rub out of chili powder, cayenne, garlic powder, salt and pepper. Rub it on and leave it overnight in a zip lock bag. I cook my rips in a wood smoker at 225 for 8 hours. I use hickory wood and keep a pan of water on to keep them moist. I do not sauce until the last 20 minutes of cooking. My sauce is a combo of Open Pit and KC Masterpiece.

Aviator16 · 04-12-09, 03:18

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Originally Posted by dave40co

Wait a minute, a guy from Texas asking for Bar-B-Q tips? LOL

Well to be fair I am only 17 haha.
That sounds like a good rub. How much spice do you end up with?
I ended up doing paprika, cumin, cayenne, brown sugar, black pepper and salt

BigJimZ28 · 04-12-09, 03:52

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Originally Posted by Aviator16

Well to be fair I am only 17 haha.
That sounds like a good rub. How much spice do you end up with?
I ended up doing paprika, cumin, cayenne, brown sugar, black pepper and salt

so how were they?
did you smoke them?

Aviator16 · 04-12-09, 06:16

They were good kind of an old country flavor with no heat, no i did a fast grill with them which made them a tad on the dry side but i was hungry and didnt get them in early enough in the day.
I would really like to try something with lime or pineapple next time, kind of tropic.

BigJimZ28 · 04-12-09, 06:19

yea there is no rushing good ribs

check out post #42 for some ribs I did last summer:
Fallen in love with cooking

Jakerooni · 04-12-09, 06:58

I know it sounds odd.. ( I didn't beleive it either at first) but crock pot some grape jelly and ketchup for about 8 hours on low heat and it makes the best BBQ base I've ever tasted. Add spices as desired and you'll have a sauce that is top notch.

BigJimZ28 · 04-12-09, 07:06

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Originally Posted by Jakerooni

I know it sounds odd.. ( I didn't beleive it either at first) but crock pot some grape jelly and ketchup for about 8 hours on low heat and it makes the best BBQ base I've ever tasted. Add spices as desired and you'll have a sauce that is top notch.

it's not that odd
next time you have a party throw some LIL smokies & grape jelly
in your crock pot and let it go for 4-6 hours

Jakerooni · 04-12-09, 07:14

LOL that's actually how I found out about it. Looking for croc recipes. And those ribs on that thread are making my mouth water there Jim..

weekendwarrior · 04-13-09, 04:26

One thing I do with ribs or chicken (breasts on the bone) before I smoke or grill them is to let them sit in apple juice over night. I then remove them from the apple juice the day of, and add sauces, dry rubs, etc... before cooking. The apple juice seems to tenderize the meat, as well as adds flavor.

dave40co · 04-13-09, 07:57

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Originally Posted by weekendwarrior

One thing I do with ribs or chicken (breasts on the bone) before I smoke or grill them is to let them sit in apple juice over night. I then remove them from the apple juice the day of, and add sauces, dry rubs, etc... before cooking. The apple juice seems to tenderize the meat, as well as adds flavor.

Beer does the same thing, but it is a waste of beer!

1BADTUNDRA · 04-13-09, 11:17

WOW I just made some ribs the other night. Tenessee style and wow they were good. Let me see If I can find the recipe..