Thanks to a sudden and severe summer thunder, lightening and heavy rain storm, I was forced to finish my grilled ribs in the over. They were delicious. After getting a good sear on my 3 racks of baby pork ribs on both sides, I brought them inside and preheated my oven to 350.
Skipping the bottled barbecue sauce I had planned for the grill, I put the following ingredients in a bowl as the grilled ribs cooled. It was easy since I used about 3 tablespoons of what was on hand.
Ingredients
3 tbsp fresh picked minced rosemary
3 tbsp garlic powder
3 tbsp smoked paprika
3 tbsp cumin
3 tbsp cumin sea salt
3 tbsp freshly cracked pepper
1 cup of olive oil.
(drizzles of honey for serving later)
Method
I placed all above ingredients, except honey, in a bowl to mix.
Then In a large roasting pan I rubbed all the ribs with the herb/oil mixture.
I roasted them for about an hour, but they didn’t fall off the bone. Then I turned the oven to 250 and roasted them for another hour until they were perfect.
By then I was so hungry I forgot to take a photo. The house smelled terrific as the storm ranged on.
I drizzled on some honey and devoured most of the ribs.
The perfect pairing for me was a mug or two of cold crafted wheat beer garnished with an orange peel. Stormy or not, this was an ideal meal.
Brenda C. Hill
International Food Wine & Travel Writers Association
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Author: Maralyn
Maralyn Dennis Hill, The Epicurean Explorer, is president emeritus of International Food Wine & Travel Writers Association, member of Society of American Travel Writers, and Society of Professional Journalists. She is Executive Editor of Luxe Beat Magazine and contributes to other publications. She also speaks and is a guest on many shows. The majority of Maralyn’s articles are now geared to the luxury market, spas, corporate retreats, business events, and culinary tourism, from simple to gourmet. Maralyn’s description of herself: I was born to travel and tell the tale. I’m energized by different cultures in every aspect of their lives, from food, wine, and destination, to how they conduct business. Travel represents a continual geography lesson.
