Memphis Ribs

Directions

1. 1
   Pat rub evenly over spareribs, rubbing it in well.
2. 2
   Cover and refrigerate for 4-12 hours.
3. 3
   In small saucepan over medium heat, combine vinegar, cayenne, pepper flakes, and brown sugar.
4. 4
   Simmer, stirring occasionally, until sugar is dissolved.
5. 5
   Transfer mop sauce to bowl.
6. 6
   Cool to room temperature.
7. 7
   Let stand at least 3 hours.
8. 8
   Reserve 1/3 cup of mop sauce for serving with ribs.
9. 9
   Remove ribs from refrigerator 30 minutes before grilling.
10. 10
    Prepare medium fire .
11. 11
    Cut each rib slab into 2 equal pieces.
12. 12
    Place on grill over indirect heat.
13. 13
    Cover grill and smoke ribs, maintaining temperature at about 300 degrees .
14. 14
    After 2 hours, turn ribs, brush with mop sauce.
15. 15
    Continue smoking, brushing with sauce every hour, until ribs are very tender, 4-5 hours total.
16. 16
    Transfer ribs to carving board; cut into separate ribs.
17. 17
    Pass reserved mop sauce.