Carolina on my mind Ribs
For our first Prime Time tailgate of the season Chef Red is going full on BBQ as we welcome our hated rivals the Carolina Panthers into town. This recipe combines the best of Carolina BBQ with this mustard and vinegar based sauce.
Ingredients
- 3 racks of baby back ribs
- 2 cups of your favorite BBQ Rub
- 1 cup yellow mustard
- 1 cup honey
- 1 cup brown sugar
- Squeeze butter
- Carolina BBQ Sauce
- 1 cup yellow mustard
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup light brown sugar
- 3/4 cup apple cider vinegar
- 1/4 cup water
- 2 tablespoons chili powder
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon soy sauce
- 1 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 tablespoon liquid smoke
Directions
Preheat smoker to 250 degrees. Rub ribs liberally with yellow mustard and then dry rub. Place on smoker for 2 1/2 to 3 hours. Remove ribs from smoker. Take a sheet of aluminum foil then squeeze some butter on the foil, sprinkle some brown sugar, and squeeze some honey on the foil. Place the ribs meat side down and wrap in foil. Replace on smoker for another 1-2 hours until tender.
To make Carolina BBQ Sauce place all ingredients except soy sauce, butter, and liquid smoke into a pot and bring to a simmer. Simmer for 30 and then add soy sauce, butter, and liquid smoke. Stir well and simmer another 10-15 minutes. Remove from heat and cool in refrigerator overnight.
Once ribs are tender remove from foil and slice into individual ribs. Baste with Carolina BBQ Sauce and place in a metal pan. Replace pan in smoker for about 30 minutes to let sauce set.
Serve and enjoy.
Chef Red
“Tailgating with Attitude!”