Shelly's Recipe

APPLE CITY BARBECUE - 1994 Memphis in May BBQ Winner

Category: Sauces - BBQ

Dry Rub
10 tbsp black pepper and paprika
5 tbsp garlic powder, chili powder and red pepper
3 tbsp celery salt
1 tbsp dry mustard

Finish Sauce
32 oz ketchup
8 oz apple cider vinegar
8 oz soy sauce
4 oz apple juice
4 oz Worcestershire sauce
1 tbsp garlic powder and white pepper

Mix dry rub ingredients. Rub into pork ribs. Put rubbed ribs into the refrigerator for 4 to 10 hours before cooking. Bring sauce ingredients to a boil. Then add 1 finely grated onion, 1 grated medium Golden Delicious apple and 1/4 grated small bell pepper. Cook until desired thickness.

Cook prepared ribs for about 5 1/2 to 7 hours over charcoal kept at 180 to 200 degrees. Baste occasionally with warm apple juice.

Use soaked apple wood chips in the fire to create a sweet flavor. About 30 minutes before serving, brush ribs with finish sauce. Right before serving, sprinkle on dry rub. Serve sauce on the side. TIP: Don't rush the cooking process.