A foreign friend asked what Memorial Day was all about. “Barbecue” someone answered.
This recipe is guaranteed to tenderize even monster swine from the Red State forests:
- 1 TBSP Cumin
- 1 TBSP Unblended mild chili powder
- 1 TBSP Sugar
- 1 TBSP Salt
- 1 TBSP Ground black pepper
- 1/2 TBSP oregano
- 1 1/2 TBSP Garlic Powder
Mix spices together in a bowl. Sprinkle generously on the raw ribs and rub it into the meat, covering every inch of the surface.
No need to boil the ribs or any of that foolishness. Just cover the ribs in saran wrap, or even better, place them in large ziploc bags. Refrigerate for at least two hours or leave out for at least one hour before grilling. The rub completely tenderizes the meat and leaves a nice outer crust.
*Shopping tip: any latino or asian mini-mart will sell spices for a fraction of what they charge in big chain supermarkets.