For all of you baseball fans out there like me that can take or leave football, I have some good news! The best thing about the Superbowl is that immediately following the game, all eyes look towards Spring Training and pitchers and catchers reporting!
For those of you like me that are entertaining for the game tomorrow, here is a rib recipe that is guaranteed to make your friends rave!
Ingredients
- 2 racks baby back pork ribs, about 4 pounds, each cut in thirds
- 2 tablespoons of rib rub(recipe below)
- 1 (12-ounce) bottle dark brown ale (recommended: New Castle Brown Ale)
- Your favorite BBQ sauce (I prefer KC Masterpiece Original)
Rib Rub
- 2 1/2 tablespoons paprika
- 2 tablespoons salt
- 2 tablespoons garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon onion powder
- 1 tablespoon cayenne pepper
- 1 tablespoon dried leaf oregano
- 1 tablespoon dried thyme
Combine all ingredients thoroughly and store in an airtight jar or container.
Yield: about 2/3 cup
Directions
Rub the ribs on both sides with rib rub. Place in a large kitchen bag or on a large sheet of aluminum foil placed in a large roasting pan. Cover with the beer and seal. Marinate in the refrigerator 8 hours or overnight.
Remove the ribs from the bag and bring to room temperature.
Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F.
Line a large baking sheet with heavy aluminum foil, lay the ribs on top, and tightly cover with foil. Roast for 2 hours.
Preheat the grill.
Remove the ribs from the oven and uncover.
Transfer to the hot grill, cover, and cook over indirect heat for 30 minutes. Brush the ribs with the sauce, and baste and turn every 10 minutes, for an additional 30 minutes.
Remove ribs from the grill.
Serve, enjoy, and think about the Phillies! Spring Training is is 2 weeks!
