Not-so-Sweet Spare Ribs

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Hello Dr. BBQ:

I’m Looking for a good recipe for spare ribs that is not sweet–no honey no brown sugar and no tomatoes; got something up your sleeve?

Miki from Jerusalem

Hi Miki,

Sure I have something up my sleeve. Sweet ribs are what most people want but I like them a little different sometimes too. Here’s my Creole Rub recipe from my first book. This is a good rub with no sugar. I’ve also included a mop recipe that fits the bill. Use both of these and skip the sauce and I think you’re gonna be happy.

Dr. BBQ

Big Time Creole BBQ Rub

No carbs!! This also makes a great steak seasoning.

2 tablespoons salt

2 tablespoons granulated garlic

2 tablespoons granulated onion

2 tablespoons freshly ground black pepper

2 tablespoons thyme leaves

2 tablespoons paprika

2 teaspoons cayenne

Combine all ingredients in a bowl, mix well, and store in an airtight container.

Yield: 3/4 cup.

Big Time BBQ Mop

This is the one you use for big, long-cooking cuts like pork shoulder, beef brisket, and whole hog. Use a metal bowl and keep it warm in the cooker

while the meat cooks.

1 can beer of choice

1/2 cup olive oil

1/2 cup cider vinegar

1/4 cup Worcestershire sauce

1/2 cup prepared mustard

1 onion, finely chopped

2 cloves garlic, crushed

1 jalapeno, seeds and stem removed, finely chopped

In a saucepan, combine all the ingredients and bring to a boil. Reduce the

heat and simmer for 15 minutes. This can be made the night before but must

be refrigerated.

Yield: About 3 cups

 

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