Don't know how many outdoor chefs are on this forum but i ran across something just too good not to share, deep fried ribs! I was somewhat of a skeptic but I thougt I'd give it just a try to see if there was any merit to anything other than just a good smoked rack of BBQ'd ribs. But, there is some BBQ'ing to be done!
Took a rack of baby back ribs and prepared them by removing the membrane on the back and extra fat, etc. Marinated them in a dry rub for about 4 hours. Fired the pit up to 350 degrees (typically I only BBQ at 215-220 but I followed the recipe). Smoked them for 2 hours then took them off the pit and let them cool. Once cooled enough to handle, I sliced them individually. I then dipped them in a beer/egg wash and dredged them through flour. Once thats completed all you have to do is fry them for about 5 minutes or until they are nice golden brown. Then I liberally coated them with BBQ sauce. The kids and grand kids (my harshest critics) thought they were great. The only downside is it does take some time to get everything done but I think the results are worth the effort. One other thing I did do was to fry whole breaded okra (not diced). That was also a big hit as well.
Caveat: If you have a big pit I recommend taking advantage of the already started bbq and put on some chickens, boudin and sausages etc.
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Jan. 8, 2012 11:57 a.m. triumphcorvair New Reader
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Jan. 8, 2012 4:14 p.m. Xceler8x SuperDork
That sounds delicious. Thanks for the rib tips.
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Jan. 8, 2012 4:56 p.m. Gearheadotaku SuperDork
I admire people who have time to cook. Sounds tasty. Is there anything a deep fryer can't make better?
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Jan. 8, 2012 5:06 p.m. Cole_Trickle Reader
Sounds good. Might try that next weekend!
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Jan. 8, 2012 5:09 p.m. alex SuperDork
Xceler8x wrote:
That sounds delicious. Thanks for the rib tips.
No, no, no. Rib tips are a totally different recipe.
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Jan. 8, 2012 5:28 p.m. ThePhranc Reader
Gearheadotaku wrote:
I admire people who have time to cook. Sounds tasty. Is there anything a deep fryer can't make better?
Only water.
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Jan. 8, 2012 5:35 p.m. Strike_Zero Dork
Hmmmm . . .sounds like a must try . . .
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Jan. 8, 2012 5:49 p.m. stroker HalfDork
Damn, that sounds like a LOT of work... I'd never be vertical after all the beer I'd drink doing that.
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Jan. 8, 2012 9:11 p.m. Jake HalfDork
My cardiologist will love you.
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Jan. 8, 2012 10:03 p.m. z31maniac SuperDork
Am I the only one that is thinking, "Why screw up good ribs?"
I love deep fried foods as much as the next overweight Oklahoman, but I can honestly say I'm not interested in deep fried ribs.
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Jan. 9, 2012 8:01 a.m. triumphcorvair New Reader
z31maniac wrote:
Am I the only one that is thinking, "Why screw up good ribs?"
I love deep fried foods as much as the next overweight Oklahoman, but I can honestly say I'm not interested in deep fried ribs.
I got the same vibes you did when I first heard about "fried ribs?" thinking why take a chance and mess up a good thing in the first place. But having said that and then having read the reviews and then doing it for myself, well I now know what the fuss was about. Give it a try, you might just like them!
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Jan. 13, 2012 9:11 a.m. sachilles Dork
I'm buddies with the owner of local rib/bbq joint. Sent him the recipe. I went in last night and made some for me. Darn good. I might add a little more spice to the breading. Makes an unholy mess in the fryer, but worth it.
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Jan. 13, 2012 9:22 a.m. 1988RedT2 SuperDork
This is pure evil. Get thee to a vegetarian restaurant posthaste!
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Jan. 13, 2012 9:52 a.m. sachilles Dork
1988RedT2 wrote:
This is pure evil. Get thee to a vegetarian restaurant posthaste!
I had some wings too, those came with celery and carrots, does that count?
Cars can't survive without oil and neither can I.
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Jan. 13, 2012 10:09 a.m. patgizz SuperDork
i think i need to try this.
at first it sounded wrong, but it just sounds like it would work. not like the whole stupid deep fried candy bar thing.
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Jan. 13, 2012 10:26 a.m. sachilles Dork
I'm a big fan of oreos deep fried in funnel cake batter, too.
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Jan. 13, 2012 11:33 a.m. z31maniac SuperDork
patgizz wrote:
i think i need to try this.
at first it sounded wrong, but it just sounds like it would work. not like the whole stupid deep fried candy bar thing.
You shut your whorish mouth!
If done properly, deep fried candy bars are amazing. Most people cook them too long.
Also deep fried Oreo's are awesome as well.
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Jan. 13, 2012 12:03 p.m. Twin_Cam SuperDork
The last time I was at a sushi restaurant, I figured I'd end my healthy, fresh fish meal with a piece of cheesecake battered with tempura batter and deep-fried.
So, no, there's nothing that can't be made better by deep-frying. Matter of fact, I'm going to go deep-fry my socket wrenches right now.
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Jan. 13, 2012 4:56 p.m. Karl La Follette Dork
Jarrito Burrito secret for deep fried Oreos/pickles/snickers bars Aunt Jemima pancake mix
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Jan. 15, 2012 9:41 p.m. Strike_Zero Dork
We did some baby back ribs last night . . .
Smokehouse maple > grill > cool & slice > olive oil > smokehouse maple > flash fried > get in mah belly
I'll try the battered version next time around. . .
