Key West Ribs Recipes

SWEET-AND-SPICY RIBS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 325°F. Combine brown sugar, paprika, cayenne, garlic powder, and 3 tablespoons salt in a small bowl; set aside 1/4 cup spice mixture.
• Pat ribs dry with paper towels and rub with remaining spice mixture, massaging into crevices. Wrap each rack in a double layer of foil, crimping edges to seal tightly. Place each foil packet on a rimmed baking sheet and bake until meat is fork-tender at the thickest part but not falling off the bone, 2-3 hours. Let cool.
• Tear open a corner of each foil packet and carefully pour juices from ribs into a large heatproof measuring cup. Let juices settle, then spoon fat from surface and discard.
• Heat butter in a medium saucepan over medium, stirring often, until it foams, then browns (do not burn), 5-8 minutes. Add juices from ribs and 1/4 cup reserved spice mixture and bring to a simmer. Cook until reduced by one-third, 15-20 minutes. Remove sauce from heat, add vinegar, and season with salt.
• Prepare grill for medium-high heat; oil grate. Remove ribs from foil and grill, basting with sauce and turning occasionally, until charred in spots, 5-7 minutes. Transfer to a cutting board and let rest 10 minutes. Slice between ribs and serve with remaining sauce.
• Do Ahead
• Ribs can be baked 1 day ahead; let cool in foil, then chill. Bring to room temperature before grilling. Sauce can be made 1 day ahead; cover and chill. Reheat over low.

KEY WEST RIBS

Steps:

• Place ribs in 3 1/2 to 4 quart slow cooker, in small bowl combine all remaining ingredients, mix well, pour over ribs. Cover, cook on low setting for 7-9 hours. Spoon sauce over ribs.

KEY WEST PORK CHOPS

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F.
• In a Dutch oven, heat the oil, add the chops and brown on both sides.
• Remove the chosp and and drain off all but 4 tablespoons of the fat.
• Stir in the raw dry rice, coating all the grains with the fat.
• Arrange the chops on top and sprinkle with salt.
• Place a slice of onion, a slice of lime, and a spoonful of chili sauce on each chop.
• Add the tomato juice and Tabasco, cover closely and bake until the chops are tender, about an hour.

WESTERN RIBS

Steps:

• Place the ribs in an ungreased 13-in. x 9-in. baking pan. Cover with foil. Bake at 325° for 1-1/2 hours or until just tender; drain. Combine remaining ingredients; spoon over ribs. , Bake, uncovered, 45 minutes longer, basting occasionally. Cut into serving-size pieces.