BBQ & Grill

Ribs with Big Daddy Rub

Mix thoroughly and add lemon juice and zest.

Ingredients

  • 5 pounds st. louis style ribs
  • 2 cups big daddy rub, recipe follows
  • 2 liters cola (recommended: coca-cola)
  • 4 cups water
  • apple cider buttermilk dipping sauce, recipe follows
  • 3 cups brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup kosher salt
  • 1/4 cup smoked paprika
  • 2 tablespoons ground cumin
  • 2 tablespoons hot chili powder
  • 2 tablespoons cayenne
  • 2 tablespoons freshly ground black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons red pepper flakes
  • 2 cups apple cider
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 tablespoon red pepper flakes
  • 2 tablespoons buttermilk
  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon lemon zest

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
  2. Rub ribs with 1 cup Big Daddy Rub until evenly coated on both sides. Allow ribs to marinate at room temperature for 30 minutes.
  3. Place ribs in 2 large roasting pans and cover with the cola and water. Cover with foil and cook in oven for 1 1/2 hours. Remove ribs from oven and allow to cool. Slice ribs into individual-size pieces.
  4. Preheat grill over medium-high heat.
  5. Place ribs on the grill. Brush on apple cider-buttermilk sauce. Cook for additional 5 minutes.
  6. In a large bowl, toss ribs with another 1 cup of rub until well coated. Spread ribs out on a sheet tray and bake in the oven for an additional 20 minutes until caramelized.
  7. Serve alongside Apple Cider Buttermilk Sauce, chipotle aioli, or harissa rouille.
  8. In a medium sized bowl, mix all ingredients until well combined.
  9. In a medium pot add apple cider, sugar and red pepper on medium high heat. Reduce by half. Pour mixture into a separate bowl. Add buttermilk. Mix thoroughly and add lemon juice and zest.