"Charles Vergos, the late proprietor of the beloved Memphis restaurant Rendezvous, invented this style of ribs served "dry," with no sauce. This recipe first appeared in our June/July 2011 BBQ issue along with our story Classic 'Cues...."
INGREDIENTS
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6 tbsp. kosher salt
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2 tbsp. dark brown sugar
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2 tbsp. paprika
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1 tbsp. dried oregano
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1 tbsp. ground black pepper
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2 tsp. garlic powder
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1 tsp. onion powder
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1 tsp. dried thyme
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1 tsp. dried marjoram
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1 tsp. dried parsley
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1 tsp. ground cumin
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1 tsp. dry mustard powder
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1 tsp. celery seeds
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½ tsp. cayenne
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½ tsp. ground fennel seeds
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¼ tsp. ground white pepper
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2 racks St. Louis-cut pork spareribs (about 3 lb. each)
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¾ cup apple juice