Ingredients

  • 3 tablespoons kosher salt
  • 2 tablespoons dark brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon onion powder
  • 1 tablespoon smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon ground mustard
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 teaspoon dried basil
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 2 (3 lb) slabs beef ribs
  • Mopping Sauce
  • 1 cup ketchup
  • 1/2 cup apple cider vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin

Method

  • In a small bowl, combine salt, brown sugar, onion powder, paprika, mustard, thyme, basil, and cumin.
  • Rinse ribs and pat dry. Remove thin membrane from back of ribs by piercing it with a sharp knife and pulling it off. Rub salt mixture evenly over ribs. Let stand at room temperature for 30 minutes.
  • Preheat one side of grill to medium-low (250 - 300 degrees).
  • Grill ribs, meaty side down, over indirect heat, with grill lid closed, for 2 hours, brushing ribs every 30 minutes with Mopping Sauce. Turn ribs over, and cook for 3-4 hours, brushing every 30 minutes with Mopping Sauce. Cook until meat is very tender. Serve immediately.
  • Mopping Sauce:
  • In a small bowl, combine ketchup, vinegar, Worcestershire, onion powder, garlic powder, and cumin. Store in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.