_a Grillers Pork Rib Glossary Recipes

BEST-EVER GRILLED RIBS

Steps:

• Preheat a grill (charcoal or gas) to 300˚, with the coals or flames only under one half of the grill.
• For the spice rub: In a small bowl, mix the brown sugar, smoked paprika, onion powder, garlic powder, salt, black pepper and cayenne (if using) to combine.
• Place the rack of ribs on a large sheet tray and remove the membrane from the underside of the ribs. Rub the vegetable oil all over both sides of the ribs, then sprinkle evenly with the spice rub.
• Place the ribs on the sheet tray, with the curves of the bones facing down. Add the chicken stock and vinegar to the tray. Wrap the tray tightly with aluminum foil and place on the grill over the side with no coals/flame. Cook over indirect heat until the internal temperature of the ribs reads 180˚ to 190˚, about 80 to 90 minutes.
• Increase the grill temperature to 375˚ and oil the grill grates well. Transfer the ribs directly over the grill grates and brush the tops with the BBQ sauce. Cover and cook for 5 minutes. Carefully turn the ribs over and baste the other side with the BBQ sauce. Cover again and cook for an additional 5 minutes. Continue basting and turning the ribs until the BBQ sauce has created a sticky coating and the ribs are charred in spots, 10 to 20 minutes longer.
• Transfer the ribs to a cutting board, cut into pieces and serve.

BRAISED AND GRILLED OR BROILED PORK RIBS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 300 degrees. Cut meat into two racks if necessary; season with salt and pepper. Put oil in a large, deep ovenproof skillet or casserole that can later be covered. Turn heat to medium-high and, when oil shimmers, sear meat on both sides until nicely browned, turning as necessary.
• Add allspice, cinnamon, ginger, chiles and garlic and stir; add beer. Bring to a boil; cover pan and adjust heat so mixture simmers steadily. Put in oven and cook until meat is tender, 1 hour or more. (You can prepare meat up to a day or two ahead; if you are not going to grill or broil immediately, put whole pan in refrigerator after it cools a bit.)
• Light a charcoal or gas grill or heat broiler; rack should be about 4 inches away from heat source. Drain meat and sprinkle it with salt and pepper. Grill or broil on both sides until brown and crisp, just a few minutes. Meanwhile, skim cooking liquid of fat, bring to a boil, and use as sauce.

_A GRILLER'S STEAK GLOSSARY

Steps:

• Porterhouse: This hulky cut, taken from the large end of the short loin, can weigh up to 2 1?2 pounds. Be prepared to shell out some bucks for this one. Fortunately, you can feed more than one person with it--if you can convince folks to share. T-Bone: A smaller version of the porterhouse, cut from the narrow end of the short loin. Prized for its tastiness, which many believe comes in part from the bone. Strip Steak: Favored by many steak lovers, strip steaks are cut from the center of the top loin and sometimes have a long slice of bone along one side (actually the long bone of the T-bone). These steaks are known by different names in different regions. Aliases include: New York strip, Kansas City strip, shell, Delmonico, Ambassador, hotel cut, sirloin club, and top loin. Delicious by any name! Rib-Eye: Exceedingly tender and richly flavored, rib-eye is cut from the muscle behind the ribs. If it has a bone attached it's called rib steak. Give it a good sear and maybe a splash of homemade steak sauce. Don't forget the ranch-style pinto beans on the side. Filet Mignon: Pure, trimmed tenderloin, filets mignons (add an "s" to each word to make the plural) are meaty cylindrical pieces cut up to 2 inches thick. Grilling over High heat is the best way to prepare these fork-tender beauties. London Broil: Usually a flank steak but also a catchall name for any cut of meat that is broiled or grilled over Direct heat and then sliced across the grain. Sirloin: The term "sirloin steak" covers a lot of turf. The sirloin (which is also cut into roasts) is the section between the tender short loin and the tougher round. Steaks can be cut from the top or bottom portions of this section. Top sirloin steaks are more tender than bottom sirloin steaks, but a good marinating session for the latter can even out the difference. Go for top sirloin when you can afford it. Tri-Tip: This lesser-known gem is a thick, lean, triangular cut from the bottom sirloin. Some call it a roast. If you can find it, treasure it. Tri-tip is terrific grilled medium rare and sliced thin like a London broil--an outstanding choice for steak salads and sandwiches. Aliases include tip roast and sirloin bottom butt also found cut into tip steaks. Flank Steak: Cut from the lean flank and with virtually no marbling, the relatively inexpensive flank steak is best when pounded or tenderized by a high-acid marinade. Lime juice and red wine are popular ingredients. For some reason, this rather pedestrian cut often gets jazzed up in pinwheel-like beef rolls, perhaps evidence that cooks on a budget can still be pretty creative. Skirt Steak: Also cut from the flank, the thin and flat skirt steak is what makes beef fajitas so good. Grill it quickly over High heat to tenderize it and coax out its flavor. A marinade is good for it, too. Treat it right and this lean, inexpensive cut will reward you handsomely.From Weber's Big Book of Grilling. Copyright © 2001 Weber-Stephen Products Co. All rights reserved. First published by Chronicle Books LLC, San Francisco, California.

_A GRILLER'S PORK RIB GLOSSARY

Steps:

• Baby back ribs: These are cut from the top end of the rib bone-flavorful, meaty, and small. Some butchers offer them with the backbone still attached check that the price per pound drops accordingly. Spareribs: Sometimes called St. Louis ribs, these longer bones offer more gnawing pleasure. You've had them sauced, but have you tried them with a dry rub, marinade, or mop and then sauce? Yow!Country-style spareribs (a.k.a. split or butterflied blade chops): Big and meaty, these "ribs" are really individual, thick chops cut from the shoulder end of the loin. If you see a bone, it's actually a shoulder blade, not a rib. Who cares? They taste great and are easy on the budget. Plus, there's no membrane to remove, just trim the fat. Serving: Count on 1 pound of raw weight per serving. Some folks like more (especially when the sauce is homemade).From Weber's Big Book of Grilling. Copyright © 2001 Weber-Stephen Products Co. All rights reserved. First published by Chronicle Books LLC, San Francisco, California.