Oprah Winfrey Rib Recipes

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.

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.