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Crispy Smoke Fried Ribs

Crispy Smoke Fried Ribs

By Nichole Dailey

When crispy fried chicken texture meets juicy, smoky pork perfection, you’ve got smoke fried ribs. Each bite is rich, savory, and totally indulgent—balanced out by a zippy, acidic dipping sauce that cuts through the richness like a pro. Warning: these might ruin regular ribs for you forever.

Prep Time

10 Min

Cook Time

4 Hr
30 Min

Pellets

Apple
Yields: 6 Servings

Ingredients

Fried Ribs
  • 2 Rack
  • St. Louis-style ribs
  • As Needed
  • 1 Cup
  • potato starch
  • 3 Quart
  • oil, for frying
Sauce
  • 1 Cup
  • lime juice
  • 2 Tablespoon
  • fish sauce
  • 1/4 Cup
  • brown sugar
Seasoning
  • 1/4 Cup
  • 2 Teaspoon
  • msg (monosodium glutamate)
  • 2 Teaspoon
  • vinegar powder
Units of Measurement:

Steps

  • Step 1

    If your butcher hasn’t already done so, trim ribs to remove any pieces hanging off.  Season ribs liberally with anything rub. Place on the grill at 225°F and smoke until the internal temperature reaches 190°F, about 3–4 hours depending on your grill and the weather.  

    04:00

    225 ˚F / 107 ˚C

    190 ˚F / 88 ˚C

    Super Smoke

    Ingredients
  • Step 2

    While the ribs smoke, combine all ingredients for the sauce in a small bowl and whisk until sugar dissolves. 

    Ingredients
    • 1 Cup lime juice

    • 2 Tablespoon fish sauce

    • 1/4 Cup brown sugar

  • Step 3

    When the ribs reach 190°F internal temperature, remove from grill and cut into individual ribs. Transfer to a bowl and drizzle half the sauce over top. Toss with potato starch.

    Ingredients
    • 1 Cup potato starch

  • Step 4

    In a small bowl combine remaining Anything Rub, msg and vinegar powder and mix well.

    Ingredients
  • Step 5

    Heat oil in a large dutch oven until it reaches 350°F. Working in batches of 3-4 ribs at a time, fry the ribs until golden brown and crispy, 2-6 minutes. Watch them closely, results can vary depending on the vessel you use & cooktop type.

    Ingredients
    • 3 Quart oil, for frying

  • Step 6

    Remove from oil and immediately toss with a bit of the seasoning mixture. Repeat with remaining ribs. Serve with the remaining sauce for dipping.  

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