Brandys Best Ribs Recipes

BLACKBERRY BRANDY RIBS

Steps:

• Remove silverskin from bone side of rib rack. This is the opaque membrane that covers the bones. If you use pliers or even your fingers to grab a corner at the end of the rack, you can pull this skin right off. Leaving it on will cause the ribs to curl because it contracts during cooking.
• Mix brown sugar and creole seasoning. Rub into rib meat very well.
• Place ribs in a zipper storage/freezer bag and refrigerate overnight.
• In a small saucepan, combine all glaze ingredients. Cook over medium heat until sauce begins to boil. Boil 1 minute; remove from heat and set aside to cool.
• Light one side of a gas grill and preheat grill to medium heat (about 300 degrees F).
• Place ribs on UNLIT side of grill. Close grill lid and cook for about 3 hours. Make sure the temperature is between 200-300 degrees F.
• Brush the ribs with the glaze. Crisp ribs over direct heat--you want the sauce to bubble. Watch carefully that they don't burn. About 1 minute per side should be sufficient.
• If you wish to smoke the ribs as well, see the post for a link to my guide for smoking in a gas grill.
• May also be cooked in a 300 degree oven for the same length of time.

BRANDY'S BEST RIBS

Steps:

• Springle on in the amounts you desire of the various spices, on both sides of the ribs. Wrap in plastic wrap for at least 2 hours and up to 24.
• Preheat over to 425. Using heavy duty aluminum foil, place unwrapped ribs onto the foil. Sprinkle with the worchestershire sauce and liquid smoke. Fold edges very very tight so that they are air tight.
• Place in over for 1 hour and 15 minutes. Take out and very very carefully open to let out steam. Meanwhile turn on broiler. Carefully turn over to bone side with tongs (ribs are very tender and tend to break) Slather both sides with your favorite sauce and return to oven for about 10 minutes, or until the sauce is just starting to char a bit.
• Take to the table with some extra sauce on the side.

HONEY-GLAZED BABY BACK RIBS WITH BRANDY MARINADE RECIPE

Steps:

• 1. MARINATE THE RIBS: Arrange the rib racks in a large glass or ceramic baking dish, overlapping them slightly. In a medium bowl, whisk the soy sauce with the Brandy, honey, ginger, white pepper, cinnamon and nutmeg. Pour the marinade over the ribs and turn to coat. Cover and refrigerate for 4 hours. 2. MAKE THE GLAZE AND DIPPING SAUCE: In a small bowl, combine the honey with the hot water. In a medium bowl, combine the lime juice with the fish sauce, soy sauce, pepper flakes, cilantro and sugar; stir until the sugar is dissolved. 3. Preheat the oven to 300°. Line a large rimmed baking sheet with foil. Arrange the ribs on the baking sheet, meaty side up. Roast for about 2 hours, until tender. Baste the ribs with the honey mixture and roast for another 15 minutes, until browned and glossy. Remove the ribs from the oven and baste again with the honey mixture. 4. Preheat a grill. Grill the ribs over moderately high heat, turning once, until lightly charred, about 4 minutes. Transfer the racks to a cutting board and cut into individual ribs. Arrange the ribs on a platter and serve the dipping sauce alongside.