Tuesday, June 10th, 2008

Dad’s Favorite BBQ Ribs Recipe

Dad probably loves barbecue. Surprise him by making a great barbecue dinner this Father’s Day. You don’t even have to fire up the grill. According to Chef Mike Fuller of Sebastians Cafe’s & Catering, “Whether it’s cooked on a stove or in your backyard, fresh ingredients and interesting flavors are what really set the stage for a great barbecue,” says Fuller. “With our indoor barbecue tips and recipes, we are bringing barbeque to the masses. Now even urban apartment dwellers will be able to enjoy fabulous barbecues all summer long and well into the post season, regardless of the weather.”

bbqribs.jpgHere is a great easy recipe for making Chef Fuller’s winning ribs. Serve the ribs with your favorite coleslaw, corn on the cob and fresh watermelon for dessert.

JOE’S RIBS

3 racks baby back pork ribs 1.5 or less per rack
32 oz BBQ sauce -see recipe below
1 12 ounce beer (variety is unimportant)
1.5 teaspoon Kosher salt
1.5 teaspoon coarse grind black pepper
1 teaspoon Mc Cormick’s BBQ spice or steak seasoning mix

METHOD: Rub raw racks of ribs with salt, pepper and BBQ spice seasoning. Rub in and cover well with 2/3 of the prepared BBQ sauce. Place ribs in a heavy gage roasting pan (natural curve up). Add beer to bottom of pan. Cover tightly with 5 layers of heavy aluminum foil. Bake at 340F degrees for 3-1/2 hours. Remove from oven uncover and let ribs rest for 30 minutes. Refrigerate overnight. Remove ribs from pan and cut into desired portions. Cover liberally with remaining 1/3 of BBQ sauce. Bake at 350F for 20 minutes to heat thoroughly. Serve immediately.

JOE’S AMAZING BBQ SAUCE

2 cups ketchup
1/4 cup mustard
3 ounces red wine vinegar
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
2 teaspoons paprika
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
2 tablespoons Tabasco sauce
1 teaspoon Chinese 5 spice

METHOD: Combine all ingredients into a heavy sauce pan. Simmer on medium heat for 15 minutes and the sauce will thicken slowly.

Want to learn even more about barbecue? On Wednesday, June 18, 2008 Sebastians Interactive Kitchen in Boston’s Seaport District invites the public to learn how to host a successful barbecue without the luxury of a yard or a grill-rain or shine. The event features an interactive cooking demonstration by Sebastians Chef Mike Fuller followed by a multi-course indoor barbeque with beer and wine. Tickets for the event are $75 dollars per guest and can be purchased by calling (888) 563-8334 or emailing InteractiveKitchen@Sebastians.com.

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