The Memphis-style backyard barbecue

» Summer 2008, Weekend Meals

Nothing evokes "good old down-home backyard barbecue" like the American South. Now you can prepare a backyard feast with these time-proven Southern favourites. While each ﬂavourful recipe yields its own fair share of portions, don't expect much in the way of leftovers.

Featured Recipe

Slow BBQ Braised Ribs & Chicken

Serves 8 | Prep Time: 15 minutes | Total Time: 2 hours

Slow BBQ Braised Ribs & Chicken can be made in the morning for a later reheat on the barbecue. After braising, remove ribs and chicken from liquid, cool, cover and refrigerate. Measure out 1/2 cup (125 mL) cooking liquid, bring to a boil and combine with grilling sauce, cool, cover and refrigerate until later.

Aluminum Foil Pouch Technique

Layer 2 extra-wide pieces of aluminum foil (long enough to wrap around all the meat fully). Lay ribs on foil, place chicken pieces on top.

Fold up foil sides and fold in ends, crimping the corners to make a watertight container. Pour liquid mixture over all, fold sides and ends in to create a well-sealed pouch.