easy barbecued ribs (memphis style - wet)

Recipe by
Lucy Selvaggio-Diaz
Brentwood, NY

For this recipe, the ribs are marinated overnight in a barbecue sauce. They are then roasted in a slow oven for 5 hours.

yield 12 serving(s)
prep time 12 Hr
cook time 5 Hr
method Roast

Ingredients For easy barbecued ribs (memphis style - wet)

  • 2 c
    chili sauce
  • 1/2 c
    vegetable oil
  • 1/2 c
    chili powder
  • 1/2 c
    cider vinegar
  • 1/4 c
    apple juice
  • 2 Tbsp
    worcestershire sauce
  • 1 Tbsp
    ground allspice
  • 1 c
    packed brown sugar
  • 1 Tbsp
    paprika
  • 1 Tbsp
    garlic powder
  • 1 Tbsp
    onion powder
  • 1 Tbsp
    dried basil
  • 1/2 tsp
    salt
  • 1/2 tsp
    freshly ground black pepper
  • 6 lb
    pork ribs (2 racks)

How To Make easy barbecued ribs (memphis style - wet)

  • 1
    Prepare the marinade by combining all ingredients except ribs in a large bowl. Place ribs in a large glass baking dish and pour marinade over coating all sides. Refrigerate 12 to 24 hours.
  • 2
    Next day, remove ribs from refrigerator and allow to come to room temperature. Preheat oven to 300°F Remove ribs from marinade; reserve marinade. Place ribs on a rack in a roasting pan. Bake, uncovered, 5 hours, basting with reserved marinade every 30 minutes or so.
  • 3
    After the last basting, place marinade in a small saucepan and bring to a boil; reduce heat and simmer 5 minutes. Serve with ribs
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