MORE RIB RECIPES

Jerk Ribs

2 pounds pork back ribs
2 tablespoons dried minced onion
1 tablespoon onion powder
4 teaspoons ground thyme
2 teaspoons salt
2 teaspoons ground allspice
½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 tablespoon sugar
2 teaspoons black pepper
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper

In a small jar with a tight fitting lid, shake together all dry ingredients until well blended. Rub dry mixture onto all surfaces of ribs. Grill ribs over indirect heat in a covered grill, turning occasionally, until ribs are very tender about 1½ hours (or roast ribs on a rack in a shallow pan in a 350 degree F. oven for 1½ hours) Cut into 1 or 2 rib portions to serve.  Serves 2.

Chinese Style  Spareribs

6 pounds pork spareribs
¼ cup hoisin sauce
¼ cup water
3 tablespoons dry sherry
2 tablespoons honey
2 tablespoons soy sauce
2 cloves garlic, minced

Cut spareribs into serving-size portions. Set aside. Place large plastic bag in large bowl. In bag, combine remaining ingredients; mix well. Add ribs, close bag tightly. Refrigerate 6 hours or overnight; turn bag several times to distribute marinade.

Drain ribs, reserving marinade. Bring marinade to a boil in a small saucepan. Place ribs in shallow roasting pan; cover with foil and bake in a 350 degree oven for 1½ hours.  Uncover and brush ribs with the reserved marinade. Bake, uncovered, for 30 minutes.  Serves 6

West African Ribs

2 slabs pork baby back ribs
1 onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 tablespoons ground coriander
2 tablespoons lemon juice
2 teaspoons red chile pepper flakes
½ cup creamy peanut butter
salt & pepper to taste

In a blender, combine all ingredients except ribs until smooth. Spread paste evenly on ribs. Roast ribs in shallow pan in 350 degree F. oven for 1½ hours until ribs are tender. Serves 4.

Cajun Ribs

4 pounds pork back ribs
2 tablespoons paprika
2 teaspoons salt
2 teaspoons onion powder
2 teaspoons garlic powder
2 teaspoons red pepper (cayenne)
1½ teaspoons white pepper
½ teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon dried thyme leaves
1 teaspoon dried oregano

Cut ribs into serving size pieces. Combine seasonings together well and rub on all surfaces of ribs. Place ribs on covered grill over indirect heat and grill for 1½ hours.  Serves 4.

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