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January 25, 2023
There’s nothing better than an excellent old-fashioned dry rib! This Memphis Style Dry Ribs Recipe is my take on a classic. Juicy ribs are coated with Heath Riles BBQ Garlic Jalapeño Rub and mopped with a tangy, sweet basting mixture. These ribs are cooked low and slow, giving you a taste of old-school BBQ.
Memphis BBQ is a class all its own. This region is known for its tangy sauces and brilliant dry rubs. There’s a heavy focus on using fragrant pellets to impart flavor to the meat. I know you’ll love this unique style as much as I do.
These delicious ribs may have a long cook time, but they’re easy to pull together. Once you learn how to cook Memphis-style, you’ll be invincible! My Memphis Style Dry Ribs are a crowdpleaser that everyone craves. Serve these ribs for a special gameday meal, or treat yourself to a rack. Either way, you’re in for a treat!
This recipe comes together with just six ingredients, including the basting elements! You won’t believe what simple kitchen ingredients can do. Here’s what you need to add to your shopping cart.
Here’s the main setup I used for this cook. You can find more of my grilling favorites in the Equipment and Tools section.
You can see this recipe's detailed demonstration in the video and recipe card. For now, here’s a quick overview of how I pulled my Memphis Style Dry Ribs Recipe together.
Keeping the ribs moist made for one juicy cut of meat. The Traeger Timberline 1300 outdid itself and created the perfect smoke ring. Each bite of rib was infused with notes of pecan, smoky sweetness, and enough heat to keep things interesting. This recipe is proof that dry ribs don’t mean flavorless!
There’s nothing better than a wide variety of BBQ sides. Here are some of my favorite recipes that go great with Memphis Style Dry Ribs.
With a recipe this good, I doubt you’ll have leftovers. If you do, you can store them in the fridge for up to four days or freeze them for up to 4 months. To reheat, thaw in the refrigerator, then heat in the oven or grill until warm.
Category
Ribs
Baby Back Ribs
Heath Riles BBQ Garlic Jalapeño Rub
Heath Riles BBQ Sweet Rub
2 cups (16 oz) Apple Cider Vinegar
1 cup (8 oz) Italian Dressing (strained)
3 tbsp Heath Riles BBQ Sweet Rub
Fire up Traeger Grill (or any grill / smoker of your choice) to 250º. We used Pecan pellets for this recipe.
Season ribs with a base layer of Heath Riles BBQ Garlic Jalapeño Rub and then a layer of Heath Riles BBQ Sweet Rub.
Place ribs on grill / smoker for 1 and a half hours before mopping / basting.
After 1.5 hours, mop ribs (recipe for mop above). Continue mopping / basting ribs every 45 mins - 1 hour after initial baste until ribs are done. You are looking for an internal temperature of 195º-203º. Our ribs cooked for approximately 5 and a half hours.