Adams' Ribs

Name: Adams' Ribs
Ingredients: 3 cup red-wine vinegar; 1 cup dry white wine; 3/4 cup ketchup; 1/4 cup firmly packed light brown sugar; 1/4 cup worcestershire sauce; 1/4 cup yellow mustard; 2 tablespoon freshly ground black pepper; 1-2 tablespoon ground red pepper or dried crushed red pepper; 1 cup water; 1 tablespoon garlic powder; 1 tablespoon creole seasoning; 2 tablespoon freshly ground black pepper; 1 tablespoon worcestershire sauce; 8 pound pork spareribs; 1 tablespoon butter; 1 medium-sized onion, chopped finely; 1 1/2 teaspoon minced garlic; 1 cup ketchup; 1/2 cup white vinegar; 1/4 cup lemon juice; 1/4 cup steak seasoning; 2 tablespoon light brown sugar; 1 tablespoon cajun seasoning; 2 tablespoon hickory liquid smoke

Southern Living Heirloom Recipe Cookbook|June 26, 2013 10:45 am EST

Adams' Ribs

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Adams' Ribs are the hot and spicy product of a marriage. It is said that the wife's Cajun background is the source of the spicy heat, while her husband's commitment to the best equipment and a perfectly built fire contributes to the smoky tenderness. A spice rub and two adapted sauces give their ribs their signature taste and texture. Click here to see 9 Mouthwatering Rib Recipes.

Servings

8

Ingredients

3 cup red-wine vinegar
1 cup dry white wine
3/4 cup ketchup
1/4 cup firmly packed light brown sugar
1/4 cup worcestershire sauce
1/4 cup yellow mustard
2 tablespoon freshly ground black pepper
1-2 tablespoon ground red pepper or dried crushed red pepper
1 cup water
1 tablespoon garlic powder
1 tablespoon creole seasoning
2 tablespoon freshly ground black pepper
1 tablespoon worcestershire sauce
8 pound pork spareribs
1 tablespoon butter
1 medium-sized onion, chopped finely
1 1/2 teaspoon minced garlic
1 cup ketchup
1/2 cup white vinegar
1/4 cup lemon juice
1/4 cup steak seasoning
2 tablespoon light brown sugar
1 tablespoon cajun seasoning
2 tablespoon hickory liquid smoke

Directions

Combine all of the ingredients in a saucepan and bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Reduce the heat to medium, and simmer for 1 hour.
Combine the garlic powder and next 3 ingredients. Rub on all sides of the ribs.
Light one side of the grill, heating to 300-350 degrees on medium heat; leave the other side unlit. Arrange the ribs over the unlit side, and grill, covered with the grill lid, for 2-3 hours, turning and basting with the basting sauce every hour. (The longer the ribs cook, the more tender they will be.)
Increase the heat to 350-400 degrees on medium-high heat. Grill, covered with the grill lid, 1 more hour, basting with the basting sauce every 10 minutes.
Meanwhile, melt the butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the onion and garlic, and sauté until the onion is tender, about 5 minutes. Add the ketchup and remaining ingredients and bring to a simmer. Simmer for 15 minutes. Cool completely, about 1 hour. Serve the ribs with the serving sauce.