Smoked Pork Ribs with Asian Spice Rub – Super Bowl Grilling Series

There is a scent in the air. Mingled with the brisk breeze of winter, it is the scent of victory; the aroma of tailgating grills alight with the fire of the biggest game in sports. The Super Bowl Grilling Series is getting you ready to enjoy the best game with the best food. Next up is Smoked Pork Ribs With Asian Spice Rub, featuring Asian flavors and influences with a rich infusion of smoked wood. Full of bold flavor, heat, and tenderness, these ribs will add to the excitement of the big game.

Using a preparation of three hours of smoke, then two hours wrapped in foil, then one more hour of smoke unwrapped, these ribs come off the grill moist, caramelized, and delicious. The dry rub combines Chinese five-spice, salt, ginger, garlic, pepper, and dry mustard that will yield a tasty crust. The sweet and spicy sauce combines sweet red chili, soy sauce, red curry paste, sesame oil, roasted red chili paste, fish sauce, and lime juice. A spritz of water, apple juice, and apple cider are used o keep the ribs moist and sweet while smoking. There's nothing like watching your team in a win-or-go-home game with terrific barbecue on your plate, so fire up the grill and let's get ready for some football with the Super Bowl Grilling Series.

Serves: 4-6

Smoked Pork Ribs with Asian Spice Rub Ingredients

For the Pork Ribs

  • 2 racks St. Louis style pork ribs
  • 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
  • 4 tablespoons dry rub (see below)
  • 4 tablespoons butter
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • 2 cups spritz (see below)
  • 1 cup sauce (see below)

For the Dry Rub

  • 1 cup cane sugar
  • ¼ cup Chinese five spice
  • ¼ cup sea salt or kosher salt
  • 1 tablespoon dry ground ginger
  • 1 tablespoon garlic powder
  • 1 tablespoon freshly ground pepper
  • 1 tablespoon dry mustard

For the Spritz

  • 1 cup water
  • 1 cup apple juice
  • 1 cup apple cider vinegar

For the Sauce

  • 6.57 oz bottle of sweet red chili
  • ¼ cup soy sauce (low sodium)
  • 1 teaspoon red curry paste (adds heat)
  • ½ teaspoon sesame oil
  • ½ teaspoon roasted red chili paste
  • 3 drops fish sauce (go light, this stuff is potent!)
  • ½ lime juiced

Smoked Pork Ribs with Asian Spice Rub Directions

For the Ribs

I've used a rough 3-2-1 method for the ribs. Knowing when to identify the right time to move through the stages is the key. What is the 3-2-1 method? It's three hours of smoke, two hours wrapped, and one hour smoked again after removing the wrap.

  1. Preheat smoker to 250 degrees; for pork, I like using fruitwood.
  2. Prep the ribs by trimming excess fat and removing the silver skin on the bone side of the ribs. Use a sharp knife to separate the silver skin and a dry paper towel to get a good hold and pull off.
  3. Rinse with cold water and pat dry.
  4. Apply the mustard to the ribs as the base coating for a dry rub, and then liberally apply your rub to the ribs on both sides.
  5. Place the ribs in the smoker. After 90 minutes, begin spritzing the ribs every 15 minutes.
  6. Around the 2 ½ hour mark, start looking for the bone to begin poking through the rib meat. When you have roughly ¼ inch of bone showing, that is an excellent time to wrap the meat.
  7. Place each rib rack in its aluminum foil wrap. Before enclosing, place two tablespoons of butter and one tablespoon of honey on each rack and then tightly seal the foil.
  8. After 90 minutes, gently open the foil (caution – it'll be hot, use oven gloves), use a toothpick or slender, sharp knife to poke at the meat, you're looking for it to go in like butter or to move the bones around, but not come out gently. If the meat is still not tender, re-wrap and check every 30 minutes. If tender, open the foil entirely and let cook for another 30 – 60 minutes to allow the rich moisture to evaporate and set the ribs.
  9. Remove and then apply the sauce to both sides of the ribs while reserving some to add as desired. Slice and serve (with a lot of napkins).

For the Dry Rub

  1. Combine all ingredients stored in an airtight container, like a mason jar—Will last a few months.

For the Spritz

  1. In a clean, food-safe spray bottle (IE: Don't use one with a cleaning solution!), combine all the ingredients.

For the Sauce

  1. Combine all ingredients and stir. For heat, add cayenne.

Taken from Vindulge.com

http://www.vindulge.com/2015/08/smoked-pork-ribs-with-asian-spice-rub/