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Gresham resident Dave Coleman, a Mid-county Memo reader and fan, gave us his favorite barbecued rib recipe. One he and his family have enjoyed for years.
COURTESY DAVE COLEMAN
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Dave Coleman's Barbecue Ribs

Rub
1/2 cup Kosher salt
1/2 cup turbinado sugar (crystallized raw sugar from the initial pressing)
1 tablespoon granulated garlic
1 tablespoon granulated onion
2 tablespoon paprika
2 tablespoon chili powder
2 tablespoon black pepper
2 tablespoon cayenne
1 tablespoon dried thyme
1 tablespoon ground cumin
1 tablespoon nutmeg

Sauce
2 cups honey
1-1/2 cups apple juice
18 oz KC Masterpiece barbecue sauce

Braising liquid
1/2 cup honey
1/4 cup brown sugar
1/2 cup apple juice

Three slabs of either beef or pork ribs
Prepare charcoal barbecue cooker for indirect grilling; heat to 375 degrees. Use cherry and hickory wood for flavor.
Rub ribs all over with rub mixture at least 30 minutes prior to putting in cooker.
Cook ribs, meaty side up for about 2 hours. Turn, swab with sauce and cook for another hour.
Place ribs on large piece of heavy-duty foil, cover with braising liquid and seal tightly. Place back in the cooker for 90 minutes more.
Serve with salad and fresh corn on the cob; eat hearty!
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