Oprah Winfrey Rib Recipes

EASY FALL OFF THE BONE OVEN-BAKED RIBS

Steps:

• Heat oven to 275° Fahrenheit (135C).
• If the ribs still have the thin membrane covering the back of the rack, remove it. See how in the notes section below.
• Season both sides of the ribs with a generous amount of salt and pepper. If you are using a spice rub, add season the ribs with it now. Place the ribs, meat-side up, into a large roasting pan or rimmed baking sheet. (It may be necessary to cut the ribs in half for them to fit into the pan).
• Cover the pan or baking sheet tightly with aluminum foil, and then bake until the meat falls easily from the bones, 2 ½ to 3 ½ hours. We like to check the ribs after 2 hours to see how they are progressing. The ribs are done when the meat is cooked through and tender.
• While the ribs bake, make the barbecue sauce. Heat the olive oil in a saucepan over medium heat.
• Add the onions and cook until soft and translucent, 5 to 8 minutes. Stir in the cumin and cook for an additional 30 seconds.
• Add the ketchup, hot chili sauce, brown sugar, and apple cider vinegar. Stir to combine, season with salt then cook for 2 minutes. Set aside in preparation for the ribs to finish roasting.
• Remove the ribs from the oven, discard the aluminum foil and generously brush both sides with barbecue sauce.
• Optional: Move an oven rack near the top of the oven. Turn broiler to high and broil the ribs for 3-4 minutes, just until the barbecue sauce begins to caramelize. (Keep a close eye on the ribs while they broil so the sauce does not burn.)
• Store baked ribs, in an airtight container, in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Freeze, wrapped in foil or freezer paper and in an airtight container, for up to 3 months. Thaw in the refrigerator, and then reheat.
• To reheat the ribs, wrap in foil or parchment paper and place into a 300°F oven until warmed through, about 30 minutes. If you have some leftover, slather some extra sauce that's been warmed over the ribs before serving.

QUINCY JONES RIBS

Steps:

• Cut ribs into 2-4 rib sections. Sprinkle ribs with salt and pepper to taste and rub in well.
• Mix peppers, onion, garlic and jalapeno together in a bowl.
• Line (9x13 inch) baking pan with heavy foil (you may need 2 pans). Place layer of ribs then a layer of pepper mixture over ribs (about 1/2 mixture). Repeat layers.
• Refrigerate, covered, over night to marinate. Remove from refrigerator and allow to come to room temperature. Preheat oven 450°.
• Place pan of ribs in oven, reduce heat to 300° and cook for 8 hours.

QUINCY JONES' THRILLER RIBS

Steps:

• In a cup, combine Spike and Ac'cent seasonings, and black pepper.
• Sprinkle 1/4 teaspoon seasoning mixture on each side of the rib racks.
• In a small bowl, combine the minced garlic, jalapeno peppers and remaining seasoning mixture.
• Rub the garlic mixture on the top and bottom of the ribs.
• Line a large roasting pan (17 x 11 1/2 inches) with enough foil to wrap all the ribs.
• Spread a layer of onions and bell peppers on top of the foil.
• Place 2 rib racks, side by side, on the vegetables.
• Continue to layer the onions and peppers and the ribs.
• Tightly wrap the marinated ribs in the foil and refrigerate for 2 days.
• Remove the pan from the refrigerator and let it sit at room temperature for 30 minutes.
• Preheat the oven to 400.
• Before placing the ribs in the oven, reduce the temperature to 300.
• Bake the foil-wrapped ribs for 6 to 8 hours.
• Remove the ribs.
• Spoon off the fat from the liquid in the pan and discard, reserving the pan juices.
• Cut each rack into three sections and serve with the vegetables and pan juices.
• *NoteSpike seasoning is a special blend of 38 herbs, vegetables and exotic spices, combined with a bit of salt.
• It can be found in most major grocery stores with spices or salt.