Ingredients

  • 2 slabs St. Louis-cut Pork Spareribs
  • 10 teaspoon dark brown sugar
  • 3 tablespoon paprika
  • 1 tablespoon black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon garlic salt
  • 2 teaspoons kosher salt
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon rubbed sage
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried Marjoram
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried parsley
  • 1/4 teaspoon white pepper
  • 1 cup white vinegar

Method

  • Remove the membrane from the back of the ribs.
  • Combine the dry rub ingredients and mix well.
  • Reserve 1/3 cup of the dry rub, then apply the remaining rub generously to the front and back of the ribs.
  • Pat gently to ensure the rub adheres to the meat.
  • Build a fire (wood or a combination of charcoal and wood) for indirect cooking by situating the coals on only one side of the grill, leaving the other side void.
  • Preheat the charcoal grill to 250F.
  • Place the ribs meat side up on the grill and cook with indirect heat, with the grill lid closed, for 4 hours, or until the ribs are tender.
  • Mix the vinegar with 1 cup of water in a shallow baking pan.
  • Remove the ribs from the grill and dip them into the vinegar water.
  • Remove the ribs from the wash and place them on a cutting board.
  • Season the ribs immediately with a heavy coat of the reserved dry rub.
  • Cut and serve.
  • Indirect heat
  • Hickory, Oak