 
 I'm no barbecue expert. I don't have any cookbooks that deal directly with the cooking process nor do I have that much imagination when it come to that very manly grill. This might be why I was suprised to see that the recipe for ribs asking for this fatty meat to be cooked for 1 hour and a half to 2 hours.
Surprise aside, the ribs turned out delicious. The only thing I find with ribs is that restaurants always make them better. I don't know if I don't trim them properly or what it is I do. They're good, tender, and in this case sticky but they're still not great.  I know that there are several grill afficionados out there so feel free to give me some rib tips....rib tips....I made a funny :)
For now I'll have to post this recipe I took from the 2002 edition of Better Homes and Gardens' New Cook Book.  The sauce would also be great for any barbecue.  
Glazed County Ribs
1 cup ketchup
1/4 cup finely chopped onion
1/4 cup cider vinegar or wine vinegar
1/4 cup mild-flavored molasses (I used maple syrup)
2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
2 tsps chili powder
2 cloves garlic, minced
my optional extra:  2 tbsp chipotle hot sauce 
2 1/2 to 3 pounds pork county-style ribs
1.  For sauce, in a medium saucepan combine ketchup, onion, vinegar, molasses, Worcestershire sauce, chili powder, garlic, chipotle hot sauce and 1/2 cup water.  Bring to boiling: reduce heat.  Simmer, uncovered, for 10 to 15 minutes or to desired consistency, stirring often.
2.  Trim fat from ribs.  For a charcoal grill, arrange medium-hot coals around a drip pan.  Test for medium heat above pan.  Place ribs, bone sides down, on grill rack over pan.  (Or, place ribs in a rib rack; place on grill rack.)  Cover and grill for 11/2 to 2 hours or until tender, brushing occasionally with sauce during the last 10 minutes of grilling.  (For a gas grill, preheat grill.  Reduce heat to medium.  Adjust for indirect cooking.  Place ribs in a roasting pacn (see above picture) place on grill rack, and grill as above.)  Pass remaining sauce with ribs. 
 
 


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