It was just perfect weather today here in New Hampshire, for a good old fashioned barbecue! I’d found a great technique for making pork ribs and so today was all about experimentation!
Me, as I readied myself for the day at hand.
My trusted assistant, and sister, Melodie.
I really hated to try this with such expensive ribs. Baby-back ribs are not cheap, but the gentleman in the video seemed to know what he was saying and doing, so we followed each step, carefully.
First you clean the ribs and remove that thick membrane from the bone side of the ribs. You wash them and pat them dry with paper towels, and then use a barbecue seasoning rub, on both sides and really rub it in.
Now here is the part I worried about. It said to wrap the ribs securely with plastic wrap and then aluminum foil. Then marinate overnight. Then take the wrapped ribs, and place them into a preheated 300 degree (F) oven and cook for two and a half hours on a cookie sheet.
Now my mother always told me to NEVER put plastic wrap in the oven! So, I really had a problem with this. But I decided to persevere, and throw caution to the wind! Here is what happened after I removed the ribs from the oven and allowed them to cool for 20 minutes.
4th of July Ribs from Dackel Princess Maribeth on Vimeo.
After we allowed the ribs to rest, we coated them with our favorite barbecue sauce (Sweet Baby Ray’s) and then grilled them on a charcoal barbecue until they were not only aromatic, but fabulously beautiful to behold, as they sizzled, barbecue at it’s finest!
The ribs came out so well and everyone ate them pretty quickly. I did manage a shot of them just before people dove in and started to help themselves.
And then I made up a plate and…
Mmmmmm, they were so good!
We went to the fireworks and they were fabulous. My little town puts on a great show down at the docks. The show lasted close to half an hour and my sister took some great pictures!
One of my favorites.
I thought this one was also great.
And if you look very carefully, in the bottom right corner is your very own Dackel Princess!
Now it is time to kick back just like my man, Arnie. He has had a big day and relaxation is what it is all about!
Happy 4th of July, everyone!!!
And don’t you two look like Miss Julia Childs!!!
And those ribs look SOOOOOO amazing, I might have to try them for myself!
Well those ribs sure do look good! We usually have ribs when we have a BBQ too, but we don´t use barbecue sauce. We use lots of “Cica” here, which is a red paste of peppers and other seasonings.
Love the fireworks!
OMG, now I am hungry and want to have Ribs!!
🙂
Looks like a fantastic day.
Looks wonderful. I noticed Arnie was relaxing under a blanket. That’s where Rosco spends his relaxing time. I have blankets everywhere just for him…Love every minute of these puppies~
You two look cute and well prepared to create the perfect 4th dinner. And Voila! there are the perfect ribs. Yum Yum eat em up. So happy you had a wonderful time.
Belated Happy 4th of July!
Even if I am a Norwegian, I am fortunate enough to be married to an American – so we had spare ribs too (sorry no leftovers 🙂
Miss you!! We had a wonderful time! Love YOU! Mel
That looks delicious! Glad you had a great day!
OMG, Maribeth! How cute you look with that apron!! And your sister too! I have no confidence in pulling that look myself! 🙂
I love pork ribs and the one you have looks so yummy. Haaa, I wish I lived nearby…I’ll definitely be knocking your door looking like a hungry lost child!
Had a great time as always! Thanks for the yummy food and great company 🙂