Memphis Dry-Rub Ribs

Memphis dry-rub ribs honor a river-city barbecue tradition that favors spice bark over a sticky glaze. Pork ribs take a paprika-heavy rub with brown sugar and garlic, then smoke low until tender and get sauce only on the side.

Serves 4 · 15 min prep · 300 min cook

Estimate for one serving

• 280 cal
• 12g protein
• 24g carbs
• 8g fat
• 1g fiber

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Ingredients

• 2 racks pork ribsMeat
• 1/2 cup paprika-heavy dry rub with brown sugar, garlic, chiliSpices
• 1 cup optional light vinegar mopPantry
• as needed wood for smokingPantry

Instructions

1. 1Season heavily with dry rub.
2. 2Smoke until tender with a firm bark.
3. 3Serve dry with sauce on the side—Memphis dry tradition.