Southern Style Barbecue Ribs

Since I've post my roast beef recipe, I decided to post a barbecue recipe. This is not like what we Filipinos are used to and the ingredients are not what we commonly use. This is a great comfort food with mashed potatoes and other fix-ins. Of course, it's best served with rice. I love this very much as much I love my daughter. It used to be a secret recipe of mine but now I'm sharing it with you.

Southern Style Barbecue Ribs
What you'll need:


11/2 kilo baby back ribs, whole or divided into portions

For the marinade:

• 1/2 cup soy sauce
• 1/3 cup sugar
• 6 cloves garlic, minced
• 3 scallions, chopped
• 3 tbsp sherry or brandy
• 2 tbsp sesame oil
• 1/2 tbsp ginger, minced

For the rub:

• 1/2 cup brown sugar, dark
• 1/4 cup paprika
• 1 tbsp salt
• 1/2 tbsp black pepper
• 1/2 tbsp white pepper
• 1/2 tbsp garlic powder
• 1/2 tbsp onion powder
• 1/2 tbsp cayenne

For the sauce/basting sauce:

• 2 cups tomato ketchup
• 1/2 water
• 1/2 apple cider vinegar
• 1/2 cup brown sugar
• 2 tbsp yellow mustard
• 1 tbsp worcestershire sauce
• 1 tbsp chili powder

How to:

1. Boil ribs in salted water for 2 hours or until tender. Drain and let cool.
2. Combine marinade ingredients in a bowl. Mix well. Marinate ribs for at least overnight.
3. Remove ribs from the marinade and drain. 
4. Combine all rub ingredients in a bowl and mix well. Rub ribs with the mixture lightly.
5. In a sauce pan, combine the sauce ingredients and let boil. Simmer for 5 minutes and then remove from heat.
6. Heat up the spit and grill the ribs. Baste the ribs with the sauce occasionally.
7. Grill the ribs until done. 
8. Serve with the remaining sauce and enjoy!

*Tip: Remove the membrane of the ribs (as shown below) to let the marinade and rub penetrate the meat.